If you haven’t seen the new edition of Dorset magazine then go and get one. There is a super article about the Fashion Museum featuring some of our costumes and displays. There’s also information regarding three of our Trustees - Stella, Helen and Rebecca - all of whom volunteer their expert knowledge to the benefit of the museum and its collection.
By the way, if you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers we would love to hear from you. ...
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The Fashion Museum’s garden is looking lovely this morning. The hollyhocks, roses and lavender are in full bloom. Why not come and sit in our hidden courtyard garden and have a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of our scrummy cake, or even an ice cream? ...
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Do you recognise this logo?
Those of you with an interest in 1960/70’s fashion will know it as Mary Quant’s iconic daisy.
Today a group of the Friends of Blandford Fashion Museum are in London at the V&A enjoying the fantastic Mary Quant exhibition.
If any of you have photos of yourselves in 1960’s or 70’s fashion please share it with us here. ...
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Busy old day at the museum as we welcome 24 Professors from the United States. ...
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The museum is open today and the sun is shining and we’ve got cake! Children come free when accompanied by an adult... ...
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Dior
For the 'Tiepolo Ball', in Venice, Italy, Dior's Creative Director for women's wear, Maria Grazia Chiuri, commissioned special fabrics from the celebrated house of Bevilacqua and used them for gowns worn by celebrities at the event. See more about Bevilacqua's savoir-faire and ancestral techniques in this exclusive video. ...
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The Museum was buzzing today with lots of visitors who were in Blandford for the Georgian Fayre. Despite the chilly weather the sun shone and our wonderful volunteers managed to serve tea and cake to all with their usual warm welcome and smiles ...
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Our lovely volunteers are ready to take orders on Georgian Fayre day, come and see us. We are open from 10-4.30 ...
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Dressed up to serve teas! ...
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We are open all day on a Monday for the Blandford Georgian Fayre, serving ice cream, cream teas and soft drinks on the front lawn and in the Tea Room. Best of all the volunteers are dressing up! ...
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Historic Royal Palaces
This 1939 dress by designer Elsa Schiaparelli belonged to Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester. Curator Isabella Coraça tells us about this fabulous piece of couture. Watch in full: bit.ly/video-schiaparelli
Schiaparelli was known for her unique style; she collaborated with Surrealist artists and experimented with new materials. This dress comes to us as part of a generous loan from the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester which gives us a glimpse into the iconic style of Princess Alice. ...
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Spent the morning with these lovely ladies...Denise,Kathryn and Shirley ...
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We are open today as usual...why not visit the new ‘Creating the Shape’ exhibition and follow that experience with one of our delicious cheese scones (made by Denise) or a slice of indulgent cake (made by Jeremy) from our peaceful tearoom? We also have a terrace where you can bring your dog and then enjoy our hospitality. ...
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Meet our fabulous cake maker Jeremy - so many flavours: fruit, Dorset apple, Victoria sponge, coffee and walnut, lemon drizzle and last but not least chocolate...so yummy ...
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Come and have a cup of tea on our lovely terrace ...
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