Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester (whitworth.manchester.ac.uk) Curator Jennifer Harris emphasised collecting contemporary art textiles from the 1980s, through to 2016.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford (bradfordmuseums.org) Celebrated for its collection of South Asian textiles, acquired by curator Nima Poovaya-Smith (also featured in the ‘Unbound’ exhibition).
Totnes Fashion and Textile Museum, Devon (totftm.org) Founded in 1967, this museum brings together the discoveries of three collectors.
Harris Museum, Preston (harrismuseum.org.uk) More than 6,000 items, including fab 1950s frocks courtesy of local manufacturer Horrockses Fashions.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (thebowesmuseum.org.uk) From shoes belonging to the Empress Eugénie to contemporary couture, and some showstopping exhibitions to boot.
The Silk Museum, Macclesfield (macclesfieldmuseums.co.uk) The story of Macclesfield’s silk industry, from loom to garment.
Dalgarven Mill Museum, North Ayrshire (dalgarvenmill.org.uk) Not just restored mill buildings, more than 3,000 objects in…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2020