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Sinéad Burke with a Christopher Kane outfit she has loaned to the exhibition, displayed on a mannequin cast from her body. Copyright Neil Hanna.
Sinéad Burke with a Christopher Kane outfit she has loaned to the exhibition, displayed on a mannequin cast from her body. Copyright Neil Hanna.
This exhibition examined how today’s fashion industry is challenging perceptions and championing alternative ideals of beauty on the catwalk, in advertising, editorial and behind the camera.
Body Beautiful at Textilmuseet, Borås, Sweden.
Body Beautiful at Textilmuseet, Borås, Sweden.
Body Beautiful at The Civic, Barnsley. © James Mulkeen
Body Beautiful at The Civic, Barnsley. © James Mulkeen
Body Beautiful at The Civic, Barnsley. © James Mulkeen
Body Beautiful At TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth.
Body Beautiful at TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth.
Body Beautiful At TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth.
Body Beautiful At TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth.
Body Beautiful at The Wilson, Cheltenham.
Body Beautiful at The Wilson, Cheltenham.
Body Beautiful at The Wilson, Cheltenham.
Body Beautiful at The Wilson, Cheltenham.
Body Beautiful at The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells.
The first exhibition of its kind in the world, Body Beautiful: Diversity on the Catwalk looks at how fashion creatives are embracing inclusivity and body positivity by exploring five key themes: size; gender; age; race and disability. Visitors will learn how the industry is calling into question existing practice, and why it must address diversity from the inside out to reappraise contemporary ideals of beauty.
The exhibition features 26 garments and supporting material. Included are pivotal looks from designers including Max Mara, Ferragamo, Ashish, Vivienne Westwood, Pam Hogg, Dries Van Noten and Jean Paul Gaultier, alongside films featuring key influencers in the industry, from models and stylists to photographers, editors and educators. Bespoke mannequins, mounts and catwalk images with rights cleared are included.
Venue gallery size: 200 sqm minimum
Conservation and security: High
Standard rental length: 16 weeks
Textilmuseet, Borås, Sweden
8 February to 9 August 2020
The Civic, Barnsley
13 August to 26 November 2021
TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth
4 February to 29 April 2022
The Wilson, Cheltenham
23 July to 2 October 2022
The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells
21 October 2022 to 25 November 2022
Header: Sinéad Burke alongside her mannequin with dress and handbag by Christopher Kane, London, 2018, adapted from Spring/Summer 2018 collection © Neil Hanna Photography
