Following the success of the first programme
at the 2014 Merchant City Festival, Mairi MacKenzie, a Research Fellow in the
Fashion and Textiles department at The Glasgow School of Art, is to present a
second Fashion Cultures at the 2015 festival. Running from 24 July – 2 August, Fashion Cultures 2015 will explore the
tools of adornment: perfume, hair and make-up.
at the 2014 Merchant City Festival, Mairi MacKenzie, a Research Fellow in the
Fashion and Textiles department at The Glasgow School of Art, is to present a
second Fashion Cultures at the 2015 festival. Running from 24 July – 2 August, Fashion Cultures 2015 will explore the
tools of adornment: perfume, hair and make-up.
Popular workshops at Jigsaw with staff from The Glasgow School of Art return in Fashion Cultures 2015
Image courtesy of Callum Rice
A leading fashion historian, writer and
curator, MacKenzie’s research seeks to understand not just what was worn and by
whom, but why it was worn and what the relationship is between the clothes that
we wear and our culture. Her Fashion Cultures initiative takes her research out
into the public realm through programmes of talks, film screenings, events,
exhibitions, workshops and interventions.
curator, MacKenzie’s research seeks to understand not just what was worn and by
whom, but why it was worn and what the relationship is between the clothes that
we wear and our culture. Her Fashion Cultures initiative takes her research out
into the public realm through programmes of talks, film screenings, events,
exhibitions, workshops and interventions.
The
wide ranging programme for Fashion Cultures 2015 includes a pop-up shop by New
York skin care legends, Kiehl’s; a
hair cut event inspired by the limited menu of
hairstyles found in the markets of North Korea, India, Vietnam and Thailand
with Leigh Ferguson & Sophie Macpherson;
talks on the politics of photographic
enhancements within advertising (Fiona Jardine), the role of lipstick in the midst of political turmoil
(Jennifer McCarey), a cultural history of hair fashion throughout the
20th and 21st centuries (Caroline Cox); and a smell/taste event with Comme des Garçons Parfums
which will see specially commissioned perfume and cocktail pairings, designed
to replicate, complement and enhance the vivid scent profile of these
incredible fragrances.
wide ranging programme for Fashion Cultures 2015 includes a pop-up shop by New
York skin care legends, Kiehl’s; a
hair cut event inspired by the limited menu of
hairstyles found in the markets of North Korea, India, Vietnam and Thailand
with Leigh Ferguson & Sophie Macpherson;
talks on the politics of photographic
enhancements within advertising (Fiona Jardine), the role of lipstick in the midst of political turmoil
(Jennifer McCarey), a cultural history of hair fashion throughout the
20th and 21st centuries (Caroline Cox); and a smell/taste event with Comme des Garçons Parfums
which will see specially commissioned perfume and cocktail pairings, designed
to replicate, complement and enhance the vivid scent profile of these
incredible fragrances.
The 2015 programme also includes a return of the
hugely popular workshops at Jigsaw with staff from The Glasgow School of Art, and
a reading by Mairi from her forthcoming publication,
Perfume Was My Hobby about her time
as a teenage perfume sales girl in Stranraer.
hugely popular workshops at Jigsaw with staff from The Glasgow School of Art, and
a reading by Mairi from her forthcoming publication,
Perfume Was My Hobby about her time
as a teenage perfume sales girl in Stranraer.
Programme overview below. For full details visit: www.fashioncultures.org
For
further details of the Fashion and Textiles department at The Glasgow School of
Art visit
further details of the Fashion and Textiles department at The Glasgow School of
Art visit
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FASHION CULTURES 2015 PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 24 JULY — SUNDAY 2 AUGUST:
JIGSAW, 177 INGRAM STREET, GLASGOW, G1 1DA
JIGSAW, 177 INGRAM STREET, GLASGOW, G1 1DA
The Glasgow School of Art at Jigsaw Art and Design Workshops
For the duration of Fashion Cultures,
Glasgow School of Art will be conducting art and design workshops within
the glorious surroundings of Jigsaw, Ingram St. Formerly the Savings Bank of
Glasgow, this building is a magnificent and inspiring setting within which to
explore your creativity. Session will be open to everyone from age 12 upwards.
See www.fashioncultures.org for session times and booking info
Glasgow School of Art will be conducting art and design workshops within
the glorious surroundings of Jigsaw, Ingram St. Formerly the Savings Bank of
Glasgow, this building is a magnificent and inspiring setting within which to
explore your creativity. Session will be open to everyone from age 12 upwards.
See www.fashioncultures.org for session times and booking info
Free
25
– 26 JULY: MERCHANT
CITY FESTIVAL MARKET, GLASGOW
– 26 JULY: MERCHANT
CITY FESTIVAL MARKET, GLASGOW
Exhibition and Live Event: HAIR CUT FASHION Leigh Ferguson & Sophie
MacPherson
MacPherson
Inspired by the limited menu of hairstyles found in the
hairdressing stalls in the markets of North Korea, India, Vietnam and Thailand
Sophie Macpherson and Leigh Ferguson will recreate the concept which sees
customers choosing a style from one of a few bad pictures on the wall. No
consultation, no negotiation, no substitutions – just pick the cut, get it done
and go. The “menu” will be created by Sophie Macpherson with cuts
by Leigh Ferguson.
hairdressing stalls in the markets of North Korea, India, Vietnam and Thailand
Sophie Macpherson and Leigh Ferguson will recreate the concept which sees
customers choosing a style from one of a few bad pictures on the wall. No
consultation, no negotiation, no substitutions – just pick the cut, get it done
and go. The “menu” will be created by Sophie Macpherson with cuts
by Leigh Ferguson.
SUNDAY
26 JULY, 2PM – 3.30PM. TRAMWAY, ALBERT DRIVE, GLASGOW G41
26 JULY, 2PM – 3.30PM. TRAMWAY, ALBERT DRIVE, GLASGOW G41
Talk: Soft Focus, Fiona Jardine
From Vaseline on the lens to Photoshop, in association with
Panel, Fiona Jardine, Sophie Dyer and Maeve Redmond, this event will examine
the politics of photographic enhancements within advertising from the 1950s to
the present day.
Panel, Fiona Jardine, Sophie Dyer and Maeve Redmond, this event will examine
the politics of photographic enhancements within advertising from the 1950s to
the present day.
In association with the Persistence of Type exhibition
MONDAY
27JULY at 6.30PM, BASURA, BRUNSWICK HOTEL, 106/108 BRUNSWICK ST, GLASGOW G1 1TF
27JULY at 6.30PM, BASURA, BRUNSWICK HOTEL, 106/108 BRUNSWICK ST, GLASGOW G1 1TF
TALK – Jennifer McCarey
In
an introductory event to the THE BEAUTY
PROJECT film screenings Jennifer McCarey will muse upon the question “Finding yourself in the
mist of political turmoil and protest, what is the role of lipstick?”
an introductory event to the THE BEAUTY
PROJECT film screenings Jennifer McCarey will muse upon the question “Finding yourself in the
mist of political turmoil and protest, what is the role of lipstick?”
TUESDAY 28 JULY — SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 1PM –
5PM: BASURA BLANCA, BRUNSWICK HOTEL, 106/108 BRUNSWICK ST, GLASGOW G1 1TF
5PM: BASURA BLANCA, BRUNSWICK HOTEL, 106/108 BRUNSWICK ST, GLASGOW G1 1TF
Daily Film
Screenings: The Beauty Project by Kathryn Ferguson
Screenings: The Beauty Project by Kathryn Ferguson
The Beauty Project is a series of short films, made in association
with Selfridges which
exploring the
rich theme of modern beauty through the prisms of ageing, natural Afro hair,
regional glamour, class and gender, Kathryn Ferguson will introduce her
exclusive
with Selfridges which
exploring the
rich theme of modern beauty through the prisms of ageing, natural Afro hair,
regional glamour, class and gender, Kathryn Ferguson will introduce her
exclusive
THURSDAY 30 JULY — SUNDAY 2 AUGUST: MERCHANT
CITY FESTIVAL MARKET, GLASGOW
CITY FESTIVAL MARKET, GLASGOW
Pop-Up Shop: Kiehl’s
Visit the pop-up shop to sample and
purchase Kiehl’s wonderful formulations; receive a complimentary healthy skin check
and consultation; and discuss your beauty routine with one of Kiehl’s skincare
experts.
purchase Kiehl’s wonderful formulations; receive a complimentary healthy skin check
and consultation; and discuss your beauty routine with one of Kiehl’s skincare
experts.
THURSDAY 30 JULY Sessions at 12.30pm, 2pm and 4.30pm: THE BRIGGAIT, 141 BRIDGEGATE, GLASGOW G1 5HZ
Masterclass:
How to achieve flawless eye make-up Illamasqua School of Make-Up
How to achieve flawless eye make-up Illamasqua School of Make-Up
Illamasqua School of Make-Up Art is
embarking on its debut road trip to Glasgow! Learn the secrets of the professionals
by meeting Nilofar Mussa, Senior Educator at the Illamasqua School of Make-up
Art who will be visiting to demonstrate key make-up techniques and how to
achieve flawless eye make-up.
embarking on its debut road trip to Glasgow! Learn the secrets of the professionals
by meeting Nilofar Mussa, Senior Educator at the Illamasqua School of Make-up
Art who will be visiting to demonstrate key make-up techniques and how to
achieve flawless eye make-up.
THURSDAY 30 JULY at 6.30PM GREEN’S THE
HAIRDRESSERS, 13-15 KING ST, GLASGOW G1 5QZ
HAIRDRESSERS, 13-15 KING ST, GLASGOW G1 5QZ
Talk: Teasing it out: A Cultural
History of Hair and Fashion Caroline Cox
History of Hair and Fashion Caroline Cox
Hair may be mere matter growing
naturally from our bodies, yet we believe its shaping can shift our destinies –
let’s face it, a poor haircut can blight the next six months. Whether curled,
dyed, shaved or straightened, hair remains a potent force and there are many
definitive moments in its history. Caroline Cox will trace the chronology of
hair fashion throughout the 20th and 21st centuries placing the featured cuts,
colours and techniques in their cultural context.
naturally from our bodies, yet we believe its shaping can shift our destinies –
let’s face it, a poor haircut can blight the next six months. Whether curled,
dyed, shaved or straightened, hair remains a potent force and there are many
definitive moments in its history. Caroline Cox will trace the chronology of
hair fashion throughout the 20th and 21st centuries placing the featured cuts,
colours and techniques in their cultural context.
1 – 2 August: MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL
MARKET, GLASGOW
MARKET, GLASGOW
Exhibition and Live Event: HAIR CUT FASHION Leigh Ferguson & Sophie
MacPherson /
MacPherson /
Inspired by the limited menu of hairstyles found in the
hairdressing stalls in the markets of North Korea, India, Vietnam and Thailand
Sophie Macpherson and Leigh Ferguson will recreate the concept which sees
customers choosing a style from one of a few bad pictures on the wall. No
consultation, no negotiation, no substitutions – just pick the cut, get it done
and go. The “menu” will be created by Sophie Macpherson with cuts
by Leigh Ferguson.
hairdressing stalls in the markets of North Korea, India, Vietnam and Thailand
Sophie Macpherson and Leigh Ferguson will recreate the concept which sees
customers choosing a style from one of a few bad pictures on the wall. No
consultation, no negotiation, no substitutions – just pick the cut, get it done
and go. The “menu” will be created by Sophie Macpherson with cuts
by Leigh Ferguson.
SUNDAY 2 AUGUST AT 7PM BAR GANDOLFI, 64 ALBION ST, GLASGOW G1 1NY
Event: SMELL/TASTE … WITH COMME DES GARÇONS PARFUMS AND W2 STORE
Explore
the wonderful world of Comme Des Garçons Parfums, via specially commissioned
food and cocktail pairings, designed to replicate, complement and enhance the
vivid scent profile of these incredible fragrances.
the wonderful world of Comme Des Garçons Parfums, via specially commissioned
food and cocktail pairings, designed to replicate, complement and enhance the
vivid scent profile of these incredible fragrances.
Open to over 18s only / Places are
strictly limited. To reserve a place and enquire about prices please email
m.mackenzie@gsa.ac.uk
strictly limited. To reserve a place and enquire about prices please email
m.mackenzie@gsa.ac.uk
Notes for Editors
Mairi Mackenzie
The subject of Mairi’s most recent
research project was Nudie Cohn, the Rodeo Tailor. At one time a designer of
highly embellished g-strings for New York burlesque artists, Nudie moved to
Hollywood in 1947 and developed a look that has become visual shorthand for a
particular strain of country music style, that of the ‘rhinestone cowboy’. His
fantastical, intricately embroidered and heavily ornamented outfits were worn
by almost every country musician of note between the late 1940s and the early
1980s, as well as those from the worlds of film, rodeo and rock & roll.
This research was centred upon a collection of Nudie clothing owned by the
Belgian singer-songwriter, actor and theme park owner, Bobbejaan Schoepen and
culminated in an exhibition of Nudie’s designs at the Mode Museum in Antwerp
and a book entitled, Dream Suits: The Wonderful World of Nudie Cohn (Lannoo
2011). Her research in this field continues as she investigates Nudie’s
cultural legacy, in particular the influence his designs and those who wore
them have upon contemporary designers, musicians and artists. She is also
author of Isms: Understanding Fashion (A & C Black 2009).
research project was Nudie Cohn, the Rodeo Tailor. At one time a designer of
highly embellished g-strings for New York burlesque artists, Nudie moved to
Hollywood in 1947 and developed a look that has become visual shorthand for a
particular strain of country music style, that of the ‘rhinestone cowboy’. His
fantastical, intricately embroidered and heavily ornamented outfits were worn
by almost every country musician of note between the late 1940s and the early
1980s, as well as those from the worlds of film, rodeo and rock & roll.
This research was centred upon a collection of Nudie clothing owned by the
Belgian singer-songwriter, actor and theme park owner, Bobbejaan Schoepen and
culminated in an exhibition of Nudie’s designs at the Mode Museum in Antwerp
and a book entitled, Dream Suits: The Wonderful World of Nudie Cohn (Lannoo
2011). Her research in this field continues as she investigates Nudie’s
cultural legacy, in particular the influence his designs and those who wore
them have upon contemporary designers, musicians and artists. She is also
author of Isms: Understanding Fashion (A & C Black 2009).
Mairi is a visiting lecturer at Glasgow
University and was lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies at London
College of Fashion. She completed her undergraduate degree in History at
Glasgow University in 1995 and then attended Brighton University to pursue a
Master’s degree in Design History and Material Culture. Before becoming a
fashion historian Mairi worked within various fields including time spent
within the buying department of Oddbins Wine Merchants, as manager of a Fine
Art gallery in London and then as a fashion industry professional working as
assistant to the designer Shirin Guild.
University and was lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies at London
College of Fashion. She completed her undergraduate degree in History at
Glasgow University in 1995 and then attended Brighton University to pursue a
Master’s degree in Design History and Material Culture. Before becoming a
fashion historian Mairi worked within various fields including time spent
within the buying department of Oddbins Wine Merchants, as manager of a Fine
Art gallery in London and then as a fashion industry professional working as
assistant to the designer Shirin Guild.
Merchant City Festival 2015
The 20115 Merchant City Festival will run from 25
July – 2 August.
July – 2 August.
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