Starting with an early-1900s knitted petticoat which could have been plucked from the rails of a contemporary fashion store, the exhibition opens with outstanding examples of Chanel (and Chanel-influenced) knitwear from the 1920s. Set chronologically, visitors can enjoy an engaging visual journey from knitted swimwear and Fair Isle jumpers to second world war-era “make do and mend” – highly topical in today’s debates on sustainability.
Following displays of American knitwear, 1950s cocktail glamour and 1960s crochet, the exhibition’s second gallery takes in futuristic approaches by Courrèges and the novelty knitwear of Fiorucci, before dashing from the 1970s to the present day via Biba, Comme des Garçons and Sonia Rykiel.
A standout piece, and even more so given its Scottish roots, is the stunning 1976 suit by Bill Gibb. The piece features a jacquard-style knit with a myriad of patterns and rich fields of vivid colour.
The Shirt Stays On During Sex Hoodie
The Shirt Stays On During Sex Sweatshirt
The Shirt Stays On During Sex Long Sleeve T Shirt
The Shirt Stays On During Sex T-Shirt