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ConsumedFashion

  1. Just out of a fascinating discussion by ginger coons about standardized clothing sizes as a misguided instrument of conformity.....
  2. Jonathan Faiers compares Vivienne Westwood's A/W 93/94 collection with Joan Sutherland's costume in Lucia Di Lammermoor- what do YOU think?
  3. Thanks to Ingun Grimstad we were all introduced to some beautiful Nowegian knitwear patterns yesterday!
  4. And the last day of the conference begins- looking forward to this mornings keynote lecture by Amy de la Haye :)
  5. Liz Parker's workshop has left me determined to ensure that my generation work towards better ethics in our garment industry!
  6. Lou Taylor's paper also mentioned Freisland interiors- covered in blue and white tiles and filed with coloured furniture- beautiful!
  7. DID YOU KNOW that Cotton Chintz used to be considered such a superior product that it was used for clothing, furniture and ritual painting.
  8. Jiyeon Hong informed us that the wearing of military jackets on young men in South Korea is more about fashion than function or politics....
  9. Also, DID YOU KNOW the long basketball tops worn by men in the hip hop culture were to cover the baggy bums of their oversized trousers!
  10. Just out a fascinating discussion in Dr Jo Turney's lecture about the symbolism of the Hoodie among the recent London rioters.....
  11. Saturday's lectures have started! Really excited to hear more about transnationality, identity and hybridity!
  12. Consumed by fashion asks: How do you negotiate YOUR dress in everyday life?
  13. The most complicated clothing pattern I have ever seen (and I'm a fashion student!) featured in Dianne Lawrence's paper about Dirzee's.....
  14. Be sure to check out the blog- available through the website above- for up to date info on happenings from Trans/National HQ....
  15. Phew! Over 20 lectures to choose from today has left me needing a rest........ same again tomorrow :)
  16. Question posed at Trans/national HQ- Does the individual still have agency?
  17. Just out of a fascinating talk from Alexandra Palmer- keep an eye on the blog for an update on what she covered!!
  18. Transnational guests currently tucking into a rather transnational breakfast.....
  19. Eagerly awaiting the opening of the Global Style Exhibition- with comments from #AnnaBattista to come!
  20. #Venice may have #GeorgeClooney but we have #pierpasopaulini........