What to wear on the beach has always been a enigmatic fashion dilemma:opt for a swimming costume and miss out on valuable vitamin D; choose a bikini and risk a burnt stomach (or adopt a full on Nigella Lawson Burkini and frolic to your hearts content).
Whilst modern day brands provide plenty of options, a new show at the Fashion and Textile museum will uncover how the past century of beach goers have dealt with this perpetual beach fashion crisis.
From the late Victorian era onwards, the exhibition will give special focus to the fabrics of beach wear, how textiles play an important role in balancing practicality and style to optimise the movement of the avid swimmer.
Riviera Style is just one the new exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile museum, and we're also excited for RAYNE shoes for stars. Don't miss a summer exhibition in London that will provide ample inspiration for holiday clothes, visit now.
Whilst modern day brands provide plenty of options, a new show at the Fashion and Textile museum will uncover how the past century of beach goers have dealt with this perpetual beach fashion crisis.
From the late Victorian era onwards, the exhibition will give special focus to the fabrics of beach wear, how textiles play an important role in balancing practicality and style to optimise the movement of the avid swimmer.
Riviera Style is just one the new exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile museum, and we're also excited for RAYNE shoes for stars. Don't miss a summer exhibition in London that will provide ample inspiration for holiday clothes, visit now.
| What | Riviera Style, Fashion and Textile Museum |
| Where | Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey St, London, SE1 3XF | MAP |
| Nearest tube | London Bridge (underground) |
| When |
22 May 15 – 29 Aug 15, Sundays: 11:00 - 17:00, Thursdays until 20:00 |
| Price | £8.80, conc. £6.60 |
| Website | More info |
