Abstract
This documentary film (10 mins) communicates practice research into the development of an alternative fashion design methodology, involving academic researchers and a group (n=45) of women, (aged 55-75) from Nottingham, UK. Footage captures creative exchanges via pattern cutting, toiling, fitting and photography sessions - culminating in a public salon where participants modelled the co-created garments. The film is narrated by the women involved who provide a compelling rationale about the role of stylish (age appropriate) clothing to support personal agency; how making clothes in their youth made them feel part of a group; how fashion interests them, and why they currently feel estranged from it.
Original language | English |
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Media of output | Film |
Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2019 |
Event | 21st IFFTI Annual Conference: Fashion ID - Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester , United Kingdom Duration: 8 Apr 2019 → 12 Apr 2019 http://www.iffticonference.com/ |