Did You know?
Did You Know?
Back in March 2023 the library hosted an event curated by the author, performance artist and NCAD staff member Denis Kehoe titled 'A Stitch in Time: A Salon of Irish Clothing'. This event featured contributions from the NCAD Fashion Archive, Irish Label Archive, Michelle Russell, Hilary O'Kelly, Fiona Harrington, Cathy Scuffil, Sinéad Kane, Aisling-Ór Ní Aodha and Esther & Oscar.
Photo credit: Paul Reardon Photography
Dress and the Body Introduction
Introduction
Dress and fashion are central to our understanding of art. From the stylization of the body to subtle textile embellishments and richly symbolic colors, dress tells a story and provides clues as to the cultural beliefs of the time in which artworks were produced. Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable.
Anne Gunning in evening mantle by Irish fashion designer Sybil Connolly, photo (variant) by Milton Greene on location in Ireland for Lilfe, August 10, 1953