Fashioned from Nature – V&A

A recent trip to the V&A – Fashioned from Nature exhibition. Exploring mankind’s use of nature within fashion, and also showcasing some of the alternative and innovative material and technological advancements at the forefront of alternate fashion and textile solutions.

A dress made from individual beetle wings

19th Century dress adorned with individual jewel beetle wings

 

A dress created from recycled plastic bottles by Calvin Klein – worn by Emma Watson at the Met Gala in 2016.

 

Jean Peal Gaultier – a faux leopard skin made entirely from individual beads expertly placed with exact colour and precision amounting to over 1000 hours to achieve.

 

Environmental activist and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood – encouraging consumers to buy less, choose well, and make it last.

 

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.