Catalogue | Wild & Cultivated: Fashioning the Rose
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Experience the captivating intertwining of roses and fashion in a luxurious journey. Just like high-end fashion, roses embody both extravagance and transience. Seasonally showcased and appealing to multiple senses, they evoke intense passion and fascination.
Step into the Garden Museum’s exclusive spring/summer 2022 exhibition, where the mesmerizing use of roses in fashion takes center stage. From the Victorian era to the modern day, witness stunning designs by esteemed visionaries such as Alexander McQueen, Philip Treacy, Ashish, and Comme des Garçons. This collection showcases a seamless blend of historic and contemporary masterpieces.
In this meticulously crafted catalogue, written by renowned experts Amy de la Haye, a dress historian, writer, and curator, and Simon Costin, a set designer, writer, and curator, embark on a journey through history. Discover how artists, designers, and writers have delved into the world of roses, exploring their fragrant allure and the intriguing dichotomy of their prickly thorns. Unveiling connections to love, beauty, death, gender and sexuality, sin, and rites of passage, this catalogue unveils a captivating convergence of opposites.
Indulge in the captivating allure of roses as expressed through the art of fashion. Immerse yourself in their profound symbolism, uncovering their associations with love, beauty, mortality, and the complexities of human existence. Explore the fascinating pages of our accompanying catalogue and embark on a fragrant journey through history.
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