LINGERIE FOR YOUR HAIR; CAN HATS BE UNDERWEAR?
Coming soon.
An exploration into the history, evolution and social significance of the boudoir cap.
2020
2019
REMAKING THE PAST
Remaking The Past showcases the work from our 2017 collaborative project with LCF’s MA Pattern & Garment Technology students, who were set the challenge of replicating their choice of objects from the museum’s collections. Each garment replica is accompanied by detailed technical drawings and garment pattern, offering a fascinating insight into the complexity of underwear design and construction through the 20th century.
2018
THE MODERN CORSET RENAISSANCE
A celebration and exploration of the contemporary corset revolution, the exhibition shares the work of both modern corsetieres and the historical objects that left an indelible mark on design today.
38 exquisitely curated objects chart the best of modern corsetry and its historical influences. Highlights include a 16” waist corset by Dark Garden belonging to Guinness’ World Record Holder of the smallest waist on a living person Cathy Jung, and a couture creation by British designer Emiah with over 7000 hand stitched beads, taking over 1700 hours of hand labour.
ARCHIVE: TWITTER CONFERENCE JANUARY 2018
On Friday 12th January 2018, the Underpinnings Museum held an academic conference 100% online as part of our ongoing quest to bring the history of underwear to a wider audience, making collections and research freely accessible. As social media can be a rather fleeting medium, in order to keep a permanent record of the conference proceedings we have documented each presentation through our blog.
2017
LIFT & SEPARATE: TECHNOLOGY & THE BRA
How did technological advances affect bra-making? What were the wider reaching social consequences? Discover fascinating facts through this new exhibition boasting more than 30 rare and historically significant objects spanning from the 1900s to the 1970s. Exploring shifts in fashionable bust shape, comfort and attitudes to women’s bodies throughout the 20th century, the exquisite exhibits include a couture 1930s Kestos bra, an original Dior 1950s longline bra, 1900s garments and luxury pieces by French heritage design house Cadolle!
THE BIG REVEAL
A physical exhibition curated by MA students at London College of Fashion, on display until 10 July 2017 at:
Fashion Space Gallery (Vitrine)
London College of Fashion
UNBOXING
A series of 4 videos, detailing museum archive pieces, conceived by MA students at London College of Fashion.
2016
OPENING EXHIBITION
Our opening exhibition gives a glamorous peek into the museum’s extensive collections and a taste of what is to come. Objects have been carefully curated to give an insight into the evolution of lingerie and to showcase exquisite craftsmanship and design.