Big win for #DMUfashion students as they land first place prize for jewellery campaign with @tattydevine.bsky.social. Report by @maryamdmu.bsky.social #FashionCommunication #Photoshoot
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Oversized hats, snuggly stoles (fake fur, ofc) & standing on chairs! The ladies of #fashionmagazine Chic Parisien always look like they’re having fun. Here, a day at the races, perhaps? c.1910. 🐎👒 #FashionFriday #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #historicfashion #fashion
Yep, I'm almost ready for a #newyear walk. Wait, what? Its the 2nd already! Enjoy this frosted silk organza dress by Bill Gibb in Vogue, 1977 this #FashionFriday. #fashionhistory #dmufashion #historicfashion dmufashionmarketing #fashion
ICYMI: dive into the world of #historicalfashion & #Zinemaking this #FashionFriday with @dmu.ac.uk Fashion Buying students. Taking inspo from our collections, you can browse them all here: buff.ly/X9W4rZB #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #fashion #zines @librarydmu.bsky.social
Getting creative with archives ✂️ Our zine-making session with #dmufashionmarketing kicked off in style this week, remixing vintage ads into something new. Can’t wait to share the finished #zines — stay tuned! #fashionhistory #dmufashion @DMUtextiles #historicfashion #fashion @dmu.ac.uk
Some gorgeous #autumn vibes from the Dame #ZandraRhodes Collection for #FashionFriday. From the glam pop collection, 2004. Is it saying 'Ballroom Blitz' or 'Open Fire' to you? #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion #fashion
Our 1st visit of the academic year has been fab! With visiting academics from Azerbaijan they just couldn't get enough of the Zandra Rhodes archive 😍 👗 #FashionFriday #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion #fashion
#FashionFriday: Loved seeing this #ZandraRhodes inspired design on #sewingbee! (1st pic). We’re proud to hold the Zandra Rhodes Archive Collection at @dmuleicester.bsky.social Open to all in person or online: buff.ly/LhIPRMB 💕✂️ #fashionhistory #dmufashion #fashion #textiles @librarydmu.bsky.social
Black and white photograph of model in halter neck swimsuit with bold black swirling design on the front.
Oo it's the time of year where #FashionFriday meets #CalligraphyDay in the best summery way! Thru a @dmuleicester.bsky.social #Contour student's 'calligraphic' design for #swimwear, 1973! #fashionhistory #dmufashion #historicfashion @dmufashionmarketing #fashion
Black and white photograph of male and female student showcasing their work: Jumper with anchor designs and loose trousers, and,, mid thigh shorts and high neck sweater.
⛵ Sailing down the catwalk 1940s style this #FashionFriday with outdoor leisure designs by @dmuleicester.bsky.social students back when it was known as the Leicester Colleges of Art & Tech. #fashionhistory #dmufashion #historicfashion #fashion #leisurewear #sailing @librarydmu.bsky.social
3 colour images of fabric designs: pale blue with gold flowers; deep red with gold peaches and green leaves; deep blue with gold chinese dragons.
3 beautiful examples from our volume of Chinese printed textile designs, c 1950-1980 for #FashionFriday. The vol. was purchased by @dmuleicester.bsky.social as a teaching resource for #Fashion students c 1980s. More here: buff.ly/flWPCQF
@librarydmu.bsky.social #fashionhistory #dmufashion #textiles
Swimsuit design in yellow with thick black banding and red netting.
Get your arty swimmers on! 🩱 Mondrian inspired swimwear by @dmuleicester.bsky.social #Fashion student Emma Melling, school of 2012 for #FashionFriday this week.
#fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles @a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion
@librarydmu.bsky.social #swimwear #contour
photograph of kaftan on mannequin.
Drift into the weekend in full colour! This dreamy pink & green kaftan from the Dame #zandra_rhodes_ collection is made for balmy #FashionFriday vibes #fashionhistory #dmufashion #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion #dmufashionmarketing #fashion
This gorge illustration and afternoon dress from Gazette du Bon Ton 1914 for #FashionFriday. Who doesn't love a Mirabelle plum, but foraging in a white dress? Yikes! #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion #dmufashionmarketing #fashion #fashionillustration
Strolling in style 🐾 A gorgeously ruffled pug takes a chic woodland walk in Gazette du Bon Ton, 1925. Discover more about the history of fashion illustration in our online exhibition: buff.ly/7vjckHT for #FashionFriday & #DrawingDay #fashionhistory #dmufashion #historicfashion #fashion
B&W photo two models wearing 1940s style suits.
B7W fashion photo. Models wears mid length A line skirt with cardigan. Holding an umbrealla.
B7W photo. Models on left: long gown with fitted bodice. Left: corset/girdle undergarment.
As #VEDay celebrations continue this weekend, for today's #FashionFriday we're looking back to the 1940s and the work of @dmuleicester.bsky.social #Fashion & #Contour students #DMUat155 #VEDay2025 #ContourFashion #VintageStyle #fashionhistory #dmufashion @DMUtextiles #historicfashion
Man walking in a full store room
Rows of packed boxes in an archive.
Hessian trunk
colourful fabric samples
🔔 Discover our latest Dame #ZandraRhodes collection delivery on our blog: buff.ly/b4bRzHu. Enjoy fashion sketches, samples, garments, and more this #FashionFriday! #fashionhistory #dmufashion #historicfashion @dmufashionmarketing #fashion @dmuleicester.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social
Black and white photo of a student using a printing block on fabric.
Textile printing class from 1938 when @dmuleicester.bsky.social was Leicester Colleges of Art & Tech for #FashionFriday and DMUat155.
@librarydmu.bsky.social #FashionHistory #ArtEducation #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion
🔔 @dmuleicester.bsky.social students! Come work with us on our Fashion Collections as a Frontrunner:
Closing Date: 3-Mar-25
Hours: 10 hpw at £11.44 ph
From: 6-Oct-25 To: 20-Mar-26
Info & how to apply buff.ly/42VPBMS
@librarydmu.bsky.social
#dmufashionbuying #dmufashionmarketing #dmufashion
CLOSING TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to work with us: ACE Summer Internship 2025
🗓 Closing Date: 11th Dec 2024
⏰ Hours: 18.5 hpw
💷 Pay: £11.91 ph
More here & how to apply: ow.ly/hKG850UfTHO
@dmuleicester.bsky.social #dmuengage @dmuhistory.bsky.social #DMUwriters #dmufashion #librarydmu
Colour fashion photo. Models wear cream satin dresses with long gloves and fur jackets. Sparkle stars and jewellery in background.
Some gorgeous vintage #Vogue #ChristmasSparkle, 1972 for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar. Perfect for brightening up a Monday morning 🎄🌠
#librarydmu #dmufashion
#fashion #fashionhistory @AStitchinTime13
#ChristmasFashion #HolidayStyle #Christmas2024
Colour fashion photo: model wears fitted bodice covered in pearls with gold and bronze layered skirt and stole.
Ooo it's finally time for #FestiveSeason #FashionFriday's and I'm loving this decadent sparkly layered vibe. #XmasVogue, 1985.
#AStitchinTime13 #librarydmu #archivehashtag
#dmufashion #fashionhistory #FashionInspiration #ArchiveFashion #VintageVogue #FestiveFashion #1980sFashion
Exciting Opportunity to work with us: ACE Summer Internship 2025
🗓 Closing Date: 11th Dec 2024
⏰ Hours: 18.5 hpw
💷 Pay: £11.91 ph
See here for more & how to apply: ow.ly/hKG850UfTHO
@dmuleicester.bsky.social #dmuengage
@dmuhistory.bsky.social #DMUwriters #dmufashion
#librarydmu
Looking stylish with the #Snow for the start of
@arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar with this cover of Vogue, 1948. #FashionablyFestive #librarydmu
#dmufashion #vintagefashion #VintageStyle #FashionHistory #HolidayFashion #WinterStyle #FashionInspiration #Xmas
Day 5 of #ExploreYourArchive! Go behind-the-scenes with our @dmuleicester.bsky.social #DMUFrontrunners Katie & Grace. These #EYAFashion pros are preserving the iconic
#ZandraRhodes archival collection!
@araireland.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
#dmufashion #dmucontour
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