Britain's What's On Event Guide
In focus: Dot Cotton’s coat (Ages 14+)
Explore a unique piece of fashion history
This talk with Bethan Bide will take a closer look at mass-manufacturing womenswear in the East End. You’ll learn about the role that Jewish-owned companies had in bringing clothes that were made to last but followed the latest fashions to the mass market.
The brown tweed Alexon coat famously worn by Dot Cotton in EastEnders is the perfect example of the longevity this quality allowed, given that it was purchased second hand and worn on set for many years.
This new series of talks will help develop a deeper understanding of a selection of pieces from the Fashion City exhibition. Join our curators and get an insight into the unique stories behind some of the more distinctive garments in the show and learn more about how Jewish Londoners shaped global style.
This talk with Bethan Bide will take a closer look at mass-manufacturing womenswear in the East End. You’ll learn about the role that Jewish-owned companies had in bringing clothes that were made to last but followed the latest fashions to the mass market.
The brown tweed Alexon coat famously worn by Dot Cotton in EastEnders is the perfect example of the longevity this quality allowed, given that it was purchased second hand and worn on set for many years.
This new series of talks will help develop a deeper understanding of a selection of pieces from the Fashion City exhibition. Join our curators and get an insight into the unique stories behind some of the more distinctive garments in the show and learn more about how Jewish Londoners shaped global style.
3rd February | 2pm-3pm | Adults £10.00, Concession £8
Museum of London Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Sat 3 February
Website:
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands/whats-on/exhibitions/fashion-city/events?s