Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon
Over 40,000 visitors enjoyed our Jean Muir exhibition at
National Museum of Scotland.
"The world's greatest dressmaker", Jean Muir designed
clothes that she hoped every woman would wish to wear.
Famous for her use of tactile fabrics and minimalist designs,
Muir had a large and loyal fanbase, from royalty to politicians,
actresses and models.
Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon examined Muir's training,
early career and emergence as a major designer in the 1960s.
Starting with rare examples from the Jane and Jane label,
the exhibition then explored Muir's famous label, Jean Muir
Ltd.
Selected garments displayed Miss Muir's technical brilliance,
from her choice of fabric to superlative cut and attention to
detail.
The exhibition also highlighted her legacy, and the lasting
influence Muir has had on fashion and designers alike.
Jean Muir: Beyond Fashion
Jean Muir: Beyond Fashion by Sinty Stemp, is available
to
buy online from our Gift Shop. Illustrating the
extraordinary career of Jean Muir, this sumptuous hardback book is
lavishly illustrated with the work of many leading photographers,
and includes a selection of original Muir sketches.