The show displays a vast array of specially made designs for social events like debutante balls, royal state occasions and red carpet events spanning 60 years.<\/p>\n
Most people are excited by the idea of a fairytale evening, of choosing a gown that shows their level of taste that makes them look their best and presents them in their finest attire, Stanfill told Reuters.<\/p>\n
But the exhibition isn’t all about parties and layers of tulle and froth, added Stanfill, who said she discovered a layer of subversion beneath Atsuko Kudo’s design, which appears to be lace but is made from latex.<\/p>\n
“One of the things I have really enjoyed working for on this show, is notion of subversion…It’s more than just a dress, it’s that one element of surprise that I have really enjoyed discovering,” Stanfill said.<\/p>\n
“British design, you think you know what it’s all about and then something comes along and upends your preconceived notions.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The show displays a vast array of specially made designs for social events like debutante balls, royal state occasions and red carpet events spanning 60 years. Most people are excited by the idea of a fairytale evening, of choosing a … Continue reading