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KNITWEAR: Chanel to Westwood

Inspirational vintage fashion knitwear from the 20th century will be on display at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, UK, from 19 September 2014-18 January 2015.

26th August 2014

Knitting Industry
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Knitwear, Knitted Outerwear, Knitted Accessories, Collections, Colours/​Trends

Inspirational vintage fashion knitwear from the 20th century will be on display at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, UK, from 19 September 2014-18 January 2015.

Highlights include 1920s Chanel jersey, 1930s woollen swimwear, 1970s Bill Gibb and conceptual garments from 1980s and 90s designers Comme des Garçons, Vivienne Westwood and Julien MacDonald.

An exciting combination of famous names and visually exciting pieces, the exhibition charts the influence of art movements Pop, Punk and Deconstruction alongside new knitwear technologies and design innovation.

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