Whenever in Bath, a visit to the Fashion Museum is a must. I have spent time in this museum in the past researching in their library and I have also called out many garments from their archives to study closely. Currently (2015) 'Georgians: Dress for Polite Society' is on exhibition. There was a sign up in the exhibition to say that photography without flash was welcomed and that they would appreciate seeing these images on the social media - an enlightened museum!
'Georgians: Dress for Polite Society' exhibition at Bath Museum, UK 2015
How I wish these gowns had not been installed behind glass because I would love to take close-up photographs of the Georgian embroidery.
'Georgians: Dress for Polite Society' exhibition at Bath Museum, UK 2015
'Georgians: Dress for Polite Society' exhibition at Bath Museum, UK 2015
'Georgians: Dress for Polite Society' exhibition at Bath Museum, UK 2015
I particularly love the Georgian Court Mantuas. They were cumbersome and disfiguring but they were great 'canvases' for artistic embroidery.
'Georgians: Dress for Polite Society' exhibition at Bath Museum, UK 2015
The Fashion Museum, for many decades, has featured 'Dress of the Year' They show the current 'Dress of the Year', as well as a few from past years.
'Dress of the Year' Bath Fashion Museum - Gareth Pugh's plastic ensemble was Katie Grand's (editor-in-chief of LOVE' magazine) choice for 2014.
Notice the boots - they are are constructed from twisted calico!
'Dress of the Year' Bath Fashion Museum - this gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen was the 'Dress of the Year' in 2011
'Dress of the Year' Bath Fashion Museum - Raf Simon's ensemble for Dior was voted 'Dress of the Year' for 2012
'Dress of the Year' Bath Fashion Museum - Christopher Kane's dress was voted 'Dress of the Year' for 2013
'Dress of the Year' Bath Fashion Museum - Ossie Clerk & Celia Birtwell's ensemble was 'Dress of the Year' in 1969