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Lulu Guinness - Talking Fashion
Friday 23 October BSL
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
Lulu Guinness is famous for exquisite, witty handbags and accessories and her unique creations are sold in department and specialty stores worldwide and are seen on the arms of an ever-expanding list of celebrities. Her bags have been described as 'tomorrow's treasures' and have been collected by many museums including the V&A. She talks about the inspiration for her work.
Twiggy
In Conversation
Friday 6 November
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
Renowned in the 1960s for her large eyes, long eyelashes, and long legs, Twiggy is now regarded as one of the most famous models of all time. Her short hair and slim build defined the look of the decade, and she went on to become an actress in films like The Boyfriend. She now models for Marks and Spencer and has written several books about health and beauty. She talks about her extraordinary career.
Martin Parr - On Photography
Friday 13 November
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
Award-winning photographer Martin Parr is a chronicler for our age. His work explores concepts like leisure, consumerism, national stereotypes and cultural peculiarities and presents the familiar in a new and unique way. His weapons are criticism, seduction and humour: his photographs are entertaining, and accessible but also penetrating and original. He discusses his new work.
Cath Kidston - On Pattern
Tuesday 17 November
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
Cath Kidston is one of the most original and influential designers working in Britain today. She has created a unique global lifestyle brand based on a witty re-working of the country house style and a clever invention of quirky, distinctive floral prints. Her products include homewares, womens' fashion and accessories, and children's clothes and the company has over 30 shops all over the world.
Friday 23 October BSL
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
Lulu Guinness is famous for exquisite, witty handbags and accessories and her unique creations are sold in department and specialty stores worldwide and are seen on the arms of an ever-expanding list of celebrities. Her bags have been described as 'tomorrow's treasures' and have been collected by many museums including the V&A. She talks about the inspiration for her work.
Twiggy
In Conversation
Friday 6 November
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
Renowned in the 1960s for her large eyes, long eyelashes, and long legs, Twiggy is now regarded as one of the most famous models of all time. Her short hair and slim build defined the look of the decade, and she went on to become an actress in films like The Boyfriend. She now models for Marks and Spencer and has written several books about health and beauty. She talks about her extraordinary career.
Martin Parr - On Photography
Friday 13 November
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
Award-winning photographer Martin Parr is a chronicler for our age. His work explores concepts like leisure, consumerism, national stereotypes and cultural peculiarities and presents the familiar in a new and unique way. His weapons are criticism, seduction and humour: his photographs are entertaining, and accessible but also penetrating and original. He discusses his new work.
Cath Kidston - On Pattern
Tuesday 17 November
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
Cath Kidston is one of the most original and influential designers working in Britain today. She has created a unique global lifestyle brand based on a witty re-working of the country house style and a clever invention of quirky, distinctive floral prints. Her products include homewares, womens' fashion and accessories, and children's clothes and the company has over 30 shops all over the world.
