Tonight, I was lucky enough to be invited to the preview of of the new exhibition at Bermondsey Street's Fashion and Textile Museum; The Glamour of Bellville Sassoon.
Bellville Sassoon was the ultimate old-money couture house, catering to the 'debs and duchesses' of the British establishment (almost every dress exhibited seems to be borrowed from an owner with a title). The clothes were designed to be supremely chic, but understated. Always in style, but not setting the style. These are dresses that do what dresses are meant to do; make the wearer look and feel like a princess - or whatever a princess wants to look and feel like. An empress?
Unsurprisingly, Bellville Sassoon had strong royal connections and a whole room of the exhibition is dedicated to outfits made for Diana, Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family. David Sassoon not only created stunning dresses for his clients but obviously built up an incredible rapport with them. One of the sweet things about the exhibition is the volume of thank-you letters and testimonials from happy customers
As usual, FTM delivered a fascinating and tight exhibition for the fashion insider and enthusiast alike. I recommend anyone with a passing interest in style make a beeline for Bermondsey Street and visit this very underrated museum.The exhibition kicks off at the end of the week, just before the Bermondsey Street Festival.
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