Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Claire L.
Join Claire and Sharon as we rebel against conventional beauty and take a look at the dirty side of fashion in this new exhibition in the Art Gallery at the Barbican Centre. Please purchase your own ticket (pay what you can available) and meet us outside the Art Gallery entrance on the 3rd floor at 5.30pm. Stay for a drink with us after the exhibition in one of the bars at the Barbican if you'd like to extend the evening.
Dirty Looks explores how dirt and decay have been used to defy beauty standards, and why it's going through a resurgence in young designers' work. As a counterpoint to glossy digital perfection, these artistic practices point us to a new way of thinking about a sustainable fashion future.
From ruined romantic evening gowns to faux-stained jeans, mud-splashed dresses and upcycled outfits, the fashion world has never been dirtier.
But where did this idea of getting dirty come from? Where is it going? And, what does it say about fashion's relationship to the earth and to our bodies?
The Art Gallery is located on Level 3 and can be accessed by stairs and lifts from Level G or via the Sculpture Court if coming from outside.
