Every year I try to organise a trip out to an exhibition or show which has a relevance to dressmaking. In the past we’ve visited the V&A to see The couture exhibition, and then Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950. We’re also not shy of shopping and have enjoyed outings to The Stitch and Knit Show at Alexandra Palace, and earlier this year The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court Palace. Well, last week we had our ‘Educational’ trip to London and went to see the Wedding Dress exhibition at the V&A Museum. It’s always inspiring to see beautiful couture dresses from fashion designers such as Charles Frederick Worth, Norman Hartnell, Charles James, John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang. As I studied historical fashion at university the antique dresses has particular appeal for me, with their tiny waists and exquisite hand-worked detail. But it’s really exciting to see such famous and... read more