Anna Jackson, Curator of the Victoria and Albert Museum's Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk exhibition (29 February – 21 June 2020), where two of the kimono ensembles from the film will be displayed, gave an illustrated introduction to the film, with a behind-the-scenes look at this spectacular new exhibition.
A look at the work for Costume Designer Arianne Phillips, who has worked closely with Quentin Tarantino to recreate the aesthetics of a fascinating world with many different social classes, and several stories that intertwine in the film.
Stage Fright was introduced by Emma Treleaven, Research Assistant at the current Victoria and Albert Museum Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition
How did this rebel overturn the silver-spoon world of Paris haute couture, ushering in the heady, revolutionary era of Cool Britannia? And why, at the height of acclaim and power, did he shockingly put an end to it all? Lee Alexander McQueen's story is told here in six chapters, each created chronologically around a pivotal moment in his life coinciding with the launch of a new McQueen collection at one of his revolutionary fashion shows. Archive footage is fused with insights from his family, close friends, collaborators and partners, ultimately celebrating this radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
Bina Daigeler joined us to give a special insight into the creative process of producing the costumes for Cate Blanchett in Manifesto, by Julian Rosefeldt.
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Vivien Leigh. Keith Lodwick, Curator of Theatre and Screen Arts, and in charge of the Vivien Leigh archive, talked about Vivien Leigh and the costumes that photographer, costume and set designer Cecil Beaton created for her.
Bart Cariss and Kinvara Balfour joined us to discuss the challenges during the production of Churchill in recreating a whole era including research into traditional English suits.
Ginette Vincendeau and Joana Granero talked about Brigitte Bardot's modernity and the enduring power of her image as well as attitude, the keys of her style, some of her associations to fashion brands and why BB still matters today.
Jürgen Doering joined us for an exclusive on-stage conversation about designing the various wardrobes for Olivier Assayas's Personal Shopper and working with the established filmmaker and actress Kristen Stewart.
Nominated for the 2017 Best Costume Design BAFTA Award for her work on this film, Madeline Fontaine joined us for a unique on-stage conversation about designing the wardrobe for Jackie and the collaboration with Pablo Larraín and Natalie Portman.
Before the screening of the film, legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave was in conversation with Philippe Garner, Deputy Chairman of Christie's and author of the book Antonioni's Blow-Up, about the film, its cultural impact and working with Antonioni.
After the performance of Grey Gardens at Southwark Playhouse there was an exclusive post show question and answer session. The Q&A which was arranged by Fashion & Cinema in collaboration with Milktwosugars, featured the show's costume designer Johnathan Lipman (Director of production for Angels Costumiers) AKO Mitchell (performer and award winning documentary filmmaker) and other special guests.