From the corsetry and crinolines of the late 19th century, through to the glamour and upheaval of the past one hundred years, explore key fashion designers and their signature design influences.
Examine antique and vintage couture garments, develop an understanding of the ways in which fabric and construction are affected by available technologies and materials, social mores and economics. Look at ways the history of design itself influences contemporary designers.
Tuesday evenings through August until 8 September 2009,
6.00pm-8.00pm
4 August: Crinolines and bustles: 19th century fashion
11 August: The belle epoch: edwardian elegance
18 August: Innovation and equality: the 1920’s
25 August: Fashion in a tumultuous world: the 30s and 40s
1 September: A new silhouette: the 50s and 60s
8 September: Fashion for the modern woman: the 70s and 80s
Esmod Australia
2 SHORT STREET, SURRY HILLS
COST: $320 FOR THE SERIES OR $55 PER INDIVIDUAL SESSION
BOOKING ESSENTIAL (LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS).
ENQUIRIES: (02) 9380 2960, ENQUIRIES@ESMOD.COM.AU
WWW.ESMOD.COM.AU
