After an enjoyable bank holiday weekend I spent the Tuesday before returning to work in the M Shed museum in Bristol Bristol
In the museum they also have various exhibitions, the latest one which is called 'An Eye For Fashion'. The exhibition was a collection of vintage fashion photography by Norman Parkinson, and a selection of original 50s and 60s outfits from the archives of the museum. http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/#24629
I’ve always had an interest in vintage fashion especially of the 1950’s. I love the silhouette of the time and that looking good and dressing up was part of everyday life. Women cared about their appearance and it was important to make a good impression. Its not like today where the comfort of leggings has become an everyday reality (yes I too am a culprit).
I really enjoyed the exhibition and thought it really showed how fashion photography was back in the 20th century. It focused on the pose and outfits and there was no photo shopping or focus only on celebrities like it is nowadays. There were no photos of half naked models or things which are controversial. Instead the photos really highlighted the fashion and made that the main focal point.
A lot of the photos were for Vogue magazine covers and displayed the beautiful photography of Norman Parkinson, he not only made the women and clothes beautiful but also made the pictures look fun and invited you in to his world. He made a lot his models pose in outdoor scenes in dynamic settings which was completely revolutionary from the previous rigid and stationary poses which had graced the covers of fashion magazines previously.
It was interesting to see the transition from the designs and clothes of the 1950s to the ones of the 60's. There was definite change from pretty, structured and feminine outfits to bold prints, varied fabrics, textures and a more androgynous look over the time. I’m not sure I would like to wear the outfits from the 50s or 60s on a daily basis, but it was fun to go back and see for an afternoon!
In the museum they also have various exhibitions, the latest one which is called 'An Eye For Fashion'. The exhibition was a collection of vintage fashion photography by Norman Parkinson, and a selection of original 50s and 60s outfits from the archives of the museum. http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/#24629
I’ve always had an interest in vintage fashion especially of the 1950’s. I love the silhouette of the time and that looking good and dressing up was part of everyday life. Women cared about their appearance and it was important to make a good impression. Its not like today where the comfort of leggings has become an everyday reality (yes I too am a culprit).
I really enjoyed the exhibition and thought it really showed how fashion photography was back in the 20th century. It focused on the pose and outfits and there was no photo shopping or focus only on celebrities like it is nowadays. There were no photos of half naked models or things which are controversial. Instead the photos really highlighted the fashion and made that the main focal point.
A lot of the photos were for Vogue magazine covers and displayed the beautiful photography of Norman Parkinson, he not only made the women and clothes beautiful but also made the pictures look fun and invited you in to his world. He made a lot his models pose in outdoor scenes in dynamic settings which was completely revolutionary from the previous rigid and stationary poses which had graced the covers of fashion magazines previously.
It was interesting to see the transition from the designs and clothes of the 1950s to the ones of the 60's. There was definite change from pretty, structured and feminine outfits to bold prints, varied fabrics, textures and a more androgynous look over the time. I’m not sure I would like to wear the outfits from the 50s or 60s on a daily basis, but it was fun to go back and see for an afternoon!
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