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Undressed – a brief history of underwear – opens today at the V&A
16 Apr 2016

Undressed – a brief history of underwear – opens today at the V&A

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 13

I usually love going to the V&A – it is one of my favourite places in London. So an exhibition of underwear had lots of appeal. It is impossible to study the history of fashion without also studying the history … Continued

bras, corset, cotton, exhibitions, linen, London, silk, underwear, V and A, wool
Jungle January – Bra? or Algebra?
18 Jan 2015

Jungle January – Bra? or Algebra?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 14

Every year I have watched the Jungle January challenge – the contest launched by Petty Grievances – with interest. The challenge, where animal print fabric reigns supreme, has yet to see me set foot in the jungle myself. Why not? Well although … Continued

animal print, bras, evening dress, jungle january
Want to talk about Bras?
7 Nov 2014

Want to talk about Bras?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 8

When I was at school we were much amused by the notion of an “Over shoulder boulder-holder”, and amazed at the impact that mammary glands could have on the opposite sex. But as we grew up, we persuaded our mums … Continued

1970s, bras, Marie Jo Avero

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