The Fashion and Textile Museum, London

presents an exciting exhibition showcasing the work of

British designer, Thea Porter (nèe Dorothea Noelle Naomi Seale).

 

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designer, Thea Porter ( 1927 – 2000)

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Her clothing epitomised the free-spirit mood of the ’60s and ’70s.

At the forefront of hippie chic fashion-

her designs attracted a celebrity following who flocked to her

showroom in Soho, London.

 

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The actress Joan Collins, photographed in a Thea Porter creeation

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Her design aesthetics was influenced by her upbringing in Damascus, Syria

and years spent living in the Middle East and Europe;

it mirrored a global perspective, which was integral to ’70s fashion.

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A burst of romantic, whimsical, colourful design (1970)

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Drawing and fabric choices

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Gypsy dress

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Mixed fabrication (1970)

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Red / pink kaftan

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Patchwork tunic  (early 1970s)

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Midi dress  (1970 – 1972)

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Today, acknowledgment and appreciation of her designs are

enthusiastically fueled by a revival of ’70s -inspired designs.

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THEA PORTER 70s Bohemian Chic

at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London

until 3 May 2015

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For further information, visit:

http://ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/thea-porter-70s-bohemian-chic/

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