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  • 'Falling Stars' is made of Viscose twisted with 18 carat gold lurex thread, decorated with 18 carat gold foiled hand cut discs, and sequins. It was produced for the Spring / Summer collection 2000, and has been worn by Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue and Joely Richardson.
'Falling Stars', by Julien Macdonald
  • In this letter, Mary Granville (the future Mrs Delany) records her thoughts on the coronation of George II which she attended. On this page she records the fashions that were worn in Westminster Hall at the meal which followed the coronation. Mary Granville (1700-1788) was born at Coulston, Wiltshire, the daugher of an aristocratic and influential family. She married Alexander Pendarves, an elderly MP in 1718 but he died in 1725 and Mary moved to London where she became a familiar face at public and social functions. In 1743 she married Patrick Delany, an Irish Anglican cleric. She died in 1788 at Windsor Castle. During her lifetime Mary had been a prolific writer of letter and corresponded regularly with her family and friends. Her letters were edited and published in six volumes in 1861-2 by Lady Llanover (Augusta Hall, ne้ Waddington) (1802-96) who was her great-niece.
Letter from Mary Granville to her sister on the coronation of George II, 11 October 1727 [page 1 of 4]
  • Hat designed and made by Dai Rees, Bridgend born milliner and designer, for his Spring 2001 collection. It consists of a double fan of dyed pink turkey feathers decorated with polyester glitter; attached to small styrofoam pad which sits on head (at front), with elastic band to hold hat in place. Width 37 cm
Hat designed and made by the milliner Dai Rees, 2001
  • Weldons paper dress pattern, c. 1940-5. The blue day dress, with suggested accessories (hat, gloves, handbag, shoes), shows evidence of wartime restrictions in the use of the fabric and short hemline.
Weldons paper dress pattern, c. 1940-5
  • Pair of women's shoes, 1700-45 from Talardd, Maesycrugiau. Both shoes are identical with green brocaded velvet, wide curved heels and pointed toes. They have buckle flaps across the front of the vamp and the top line is bound by dark green ribbon. Dimensions: length overall 20.5 cm; height of heel 6.5 cm.
Pair of women's shoes, 1700-45
  • Fashion plate, Socit des Journeaux de Modes Runis, n.d. 1880s; showing a woman's dress with pleated and ruched detail, and children's clothing (two girl and one boy) designed by Guerlain of Rue de la Paix, Paris.
Fashion plate: Socit des Journeaux de Modes Runis, 1880s