Event Description
Exhibition runs from 23 October 2026 – 17 April 2027: open Friday and Saturday only
From Victorian needlework to make do and mend, and the revival of homemade clothes, this display will explore slow fashion through the ages. The life cycles of key garments within the Museum of Fashion Malvern’s collection dating back to the 1840s will be showcased, demonstrating visible mending, patchwork and upcycling.
This exhibition will look beyond fabrics and techniques to the people behind the fashion industry. The industry may have given many women their first paycheque but it also led to the exploitation of the vulnerable. What can the last 200 years of the garment industry teach us about how we treat those who make our clothes and who profits the most from their labour?
2026 is not the first time the youth culture has pushed against mass consumerism with fashion always being at the forefront of personal expression. With the rise of fast fashion, and growing conversations about sustainable style, this exhibition is a counter to throw-away fashion.
