Whether you’re visiting a museum or just interested in fashion, there are a lot of interesting objects to look at at the Fashion Museum in Bath. From costume wear to shoes, you’ll find a whole range of styles.
A history of fashion in 100 objects
Until January 1st, Bath Fashion Museum is displaying 100 carefully chosen items of clothing from the museum’s renowned collection. From elegant silk robes to bodycon dresses from the last decade, visitors are able to appreciate the evolution of fashion, and the way clothing has been made over the centuries.
The exhibition is accompanied by a free audio guide, and is fully accessible. Previously known as the Museum of Costume, the Museum is located in Assembly Rooms, just off Nash’s Royal Crescent. The Museum is open from 10:30 am – 6:00 pm during the summer months and 9:30 am – 5:00 pm during the winter months.
The exhibition features 100 star objects from the museum’s world-class collection, as well as a pair of replica outfits. The replicas will let visitors experience the fashions of previous centuries.
Dress of the year
Currently, Fashion Museum Bath is displaying a dress that was chosen as the ‘Dress of the Year’ for 2021. The dress was worn by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which was televised in nearly 70 countries.
Throughout history, the “Dress of the Year” has captured the mood of the fashion world. Each year, the museum invites a prominent fashion industry figure to choose an outfit that encapsulates the prevailing mood of fashion. The selection is then added to the institution’s collection.
The first ‘Dress of the Year’ selection was made in 1963, when Mary Quant wore a grey wool dress. The garment was designed by Reed Crawford and included a trilby hat and cream chiffon blouse.
Shoephoria
During its reopening in May, Fashion Museum Bath will be celebrating with a new exhibition entitled Shoephoria! Presented by designer Manolo Blahnik, this exhibition explores the history and evolution of shoes.
The exhibition will feature 350 pairs of shoes, from the earliest ones from the 1690s to the latest incarnations. It also features ten large “shop window” display cases.
A special feature of the exhibition will be the Wearers’ Wall. This wall will feature shoes that were worn by original owners. It will be the heart of the museum’s galleries.
The shoes will be drawn from the museum’s world-class collection. These include designer shoes, as well as vintage boots. The exhibit will be arranged by activity themes. There will be shoes for dancing, and shoes for hunting and fishing.
Costumes from different eras
Located in the Assembly Rooms building in Bath, the Fashion Museum is a fascinating place to explore the history of fashion. It was established in 1963 after a donation of a private collection by Doris Langley Moore. The museum’s permanent exhibition focuses on fashion from different eras.
The Costume Museum has a wide range of items including 18th century’mantua’ dresses, 1960s daywear, and post-war couture. The collection also features an extensive collection of photographs and documents of designers and retailers.
The permanent exhibition, A History of Fashion in 100 Objects, includes a free audio guide. Visitors are able to walk through the collection’s open display and view a mirrored vitrine painted with grass.
Glass cabinets
Located in the Bath and North East Somerset Council, the Fashion Museum in Bath has received donations from designers as part of its “Dress of the Year” campaign. It also regularly organises exhibitions.
The fashion museum in Bath boasts a huge collection of garments, accessories, documents and drawings from the 1600s to the present. It also works with schools and industry to help shape the future of fashion. It has a total collection of over 100,000 objects. It is housed in the grand Assembly Rooms. These were built in 1771 and primarily used for card playing and dancing.
The fashion museum in Bath features a special exhibition called Shoephoria, which will open next week. The display will feature 350 pairs of shoes, and is not a obituary.
Moving to the Old Post Office
Almost 60 years after it was first opened, Bath’s global-renowned Fashion Museum is to relocate to a new home in the city. It is moving from its current location in the Assembly Rooms to the Old Post Office on New Bond Street. It is part of the council’s Milsom Quarter Masterplan, which aims to transform the area into a creative hub.
The fashion museum has an impressive collection of over 30,000 articles of clothing. This includes garments from the 16th century to the present day, drawings of retailers and designers, and documents on the history of fashion. It also works with industry to help shape the future of the fashion industry.
