Examining historical dress as source material for design and creativity.
Our photograph shows researchers Dr Kathryn McSweeney and Aoife Moriarty (RSO) examining a traditional Irish gown from the early 20th century featuring Irish Crochet Lace. Now, on the catwalk, Irish Crochet Lace features strongly in the latest Jean Paul Gautier collection by Julien Dossena for A/W 2023/24 Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2023 Couture Fashion Show | Vogue