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Fashion of the Festivals

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  • The Assembly Room
  • Sunday 19 July 2pm
  • £12.58 including booking fee,
    Friends £10.48
  • Accessibility Friendly
  • Booking Essential
The Fashion of the Festivals
Guests are invited to step back in time for an elegant celebration of twentieth-century fashion at The Fashion of the Festivals
The afternoon will explore the evolution of fashion across the twentieth century, charting changing trends, cultural influences and iconic silhouettes from 1900 through to 2000.
 
From Edwardian elegance and roaring twenties glamour to wartime utility, post-war couture, swinging sixties style, disco decadence and late-century couture, the presentation will showcase a remarkable century of design and self-expression.
 
Renowned vintage fashion collector Notty Hornblower, of the Hope House Costume Museum, will present a carefully curated selection from her exceptional historic clothing collection. The showcase will feature original garments and accessories representing the defining fashions of each era, illustrating how style evolved alongside social change, music, art and popular culture throughout the twentieth century.
 
Models will present authentic period pieces as they move through the audience, offering guests a rare opportunity to view these remarkable garments up close. Highlights are expected to include intricate Edwardian detailing, elegant 1930s evening wear, sharp wartime tailoring, bold 1960s prints, glamorous 1970s silhouettes and striking late-century fashion statements.
 
Accompanied by a specially curated soundtrack spanning the decades and enriched by Notty Hornblower’s expert commentary and personal insights, The fashion of the festivals promises to be a memorable and engaging celebration of fashion history, craftsmanship and timeless design.
 
By attending the event, your ticket supports the charitable activities of the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust.

Friends of BCHT enjoy discounts on selected event tickets.

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Buxton Crescent is accessible by wheelchair and fitted with accessible lift and toilet facilities.

The Pump Room is one-level Assistance dogs are welcome in Buxton Crescent and the Pump Room.

We also have a hearing loop in The Pump Room. 

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust welcomes all to our attractions and events. Those that require the assistance of an essential carer to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit may ask for a complimentary essential carers ticket for their companion. These are available to anyone with an Access Card or anyone in receipt of the higher rate of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Essential Carers tickets can be purchased alongside a standard ticket from the Pump Room, on the phone (01298 214577) or on the ticketing section of our website for events and the Buxton Crescent Experience.

The Pump Room is fitted with an accessible toilet.

Buxton Crescent has male, female and accessible toilets.

The Pavilion Gardens have public toilet facilities, just 5 minutes walk away.

Dogs are very welcome in the Pump Room and we always have complimentary dog treats at the Visitor Information desk.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the Buxton Crescent Experience and in the Assembly Rooms.

A variety of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks are usually available during events in the Pump Room.

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