To coincide with The Fan Museum exhibition, ‘Fans of the Belle Époque’, this illustrated talk will explore the archives of couturiers Lucile and Worth, held at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The speaker will reveal how she, and co-author Valerie D. Mendes, drew upon this rich material to construct narratives for their books ‘Lucile Ltd’ and ‘Worth: Portrait of an Archive’  (V&A Publishing 2009, 2014).

Amy de la Haye is a dress historian and curator. Her current role is Chair of Dress History & Curatorship at London College of Fashion. She was Curator of 20th Century Dress at the V&A 1991-1999. Her major exhibitions include ‘Streetstyle: From Sidewalk to Catwalk’ (V&A 1994), ‘The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion’ (V&A, 1997), ‘One Woman’s Wardrobe’ (V&A, 1998), ‘Catherine Walker: A British Couturière’ ‘The Land Girls: Cinderellas of the Soil’ (Brighton Museum) and ‘Coco Chanel: A New Portrait by Marion Pike. Paris 1967-1971’ (LCF 2013 and Polazzo Morando, Milan, 2013-2014).

Early booking is essential, as all of the previous ‘In Celebration!’ events have sold out well in advance. The 45 minute lecture begins at 7pm sharp, with a drinks reception to follow. Admission to the museum’s exhibition is included in the ticket price (doors open from 6.30pm).

Tickets: £7.50 / £5.00 students
(advance booking essential)

To book please contact j.munday@thefanmuseum.org.uk or call 020 8305 1441