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Constantin Joffé, American Vogue, September 1945. © 1945 Condé Nast

Join us for a summer of glamour. Explore the best of Scottish design, our
creative workshop programme, talks and lectures and dynamic fashion events in
conjunction with our fashion exhibitions.
COMING INTO FASHION
A Century of Photography at Condé Nast
15 June – 8 September 2013, Floor 3 and 4
Fashion photography – glamorous,
provocative, beautiful, accomplished and
magical – has been associated with some
of the most famous names in the history of
the medium since the early years of the 20th
century. The great American photographer
Edward Steichen took what were probably
the first fashion photographs in 1911. Since
then it has become a unique platform for
experimentation, balanced between commerce
and creativity, recording the Zeitgeist and
capturing individual dreams and desires.
a unique opportunity to see the work of over
eighty photographers right at the outset of
their careers.
This exhibition has been organised by the
Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography,
Minneapolis/Paris/Lausanne, in collaboration
with City Art Centre, Edinburgh.
The legendary publisher Condé Nast
recognised this very early on and created
a distinctive style for his magazines,
elevating haute couture and turning fashion
photography into an art form. With his keen
sense for discovering new talents, he found
the best photographers and promoted their
careers, a tradition continued by subsequent
editors and art directors at Condé Nast.
The exhibition shows early work by such
luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Erwin Blumenfeld,
Helmut Newton, David Bailey, Guy Bourdin,
Corinne Day, Mario Testino and Sølve Sundsbø
as it appeared in the pages of Vogue, Glamour
and other Condé Nast publications.
With unprecedented access to the Condé
Nast archives in New York, Paris, London and
Milan, the curator Nathalie Herschdorfer has
gathered original prints, as well as pages from
the actual magazines. The exhibition provides
John Rawlings, American Vogue, March 1943 © 1943 Condé Nast
Norman Parkinson, Glamour, October 1949 © Norman Parkinson Limited.
Courtesy Norman Parkinson Archive

FREE for EVERYONE
Our events are free with the price of an exhibition ticket, but must be booked in advance if
marked with a star . For booking and further information, please contact Margaret Findlay,
Public Programmes
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Manager, on 0131 529 3963/2 or 0131 529 5212 or email margaret.findlay@
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Fashion, Costume and Dress in Scottish Art
Dressed to Kill showcases how Scottish artists
have captured fashion, costume and dress
over the years, from the late 17th century
to the present day. The exhibition includes
portrayals of a whole range of different types
of costume, from mundane everyday working
clothes to the most elaborate fashionable
dress. There is an inevitable focus on the
depiction of women and women’s costume but
the exhibition will also look at men’s clothing,
children’s costume, headgear, working clothes
and uniforms.
15 June – 29 September 2013, Floor 1 and 2
Edinburgh International
Fashion Festival at the City
Art Centre: Celebrating
Contemporary Scottish
Fashion
Saturday 27 July, 10am – 5pm
FutureFashion: An all-day Celebration
of Scotland’s Most Exciting Emerging
Fashion Talent.
Edinburgh International Fashion Festival in
partnership with the City Art Centre present
a day celebrating the very best fashion in
Scotland, showcasing collections from the
leading established and emerging talent in
Scotland. Set against the backdrop of the City
Art Centre’s two summer exhibitions, both with
fashion at their heart, this event, curated by
the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival
will include fashion shows, a designer market
and pop-up shop, live music, activities for
children and give the opportunity to meet the
designers and see their work. Now coming into
its second year the Edinburgh International
Fashion Festival has featured leading names
such as Pam Hogg, Amanda Harlech, Juergen
Teller, Hussein Chalayan, Tim Walker and
Sissel Tolaas to date. The festival this year
takes place over the last two weekends in July.
This is a unique opportunity to experience
designs by Rebecca Torres, Joyce Paton,
Central to the exhibition are the City Art
Centre’s two iconic Colourist portraits, J.D.
Fergusson’s The Blue Hat and F.C.B. Cadell’s
The Black Hat, both showing young women
dressed up to the nines in the height of
Edwardian fashion. The exhibition will
also include works by Allan Ramsay, Henry
Raeburn, E.A. Hornel, John Lavery, J.H. Lorimer,
John Duncan, Stanley Cursiter, John Bellany,
Adrian Wiszniewski, David Williams and
Moyna Flannigan.
Moyna Flannigan, Happy Valley (I), 1999.
Selected to complement Coming into Fashion,
the exhibition is drawn from the City Art Centre’s
Nationally Recognised collection of Scottish Art
and includes paintings, watercolours, drawings,
prints, photographs and sculpture.
F.C.B.Cadell, The Black Hat, 1914
Image: Nico Krijno

Bebaroque, Obscure Couture, Jacob Birge
Vision, Mairi McDonald, Rene Walrus, Eribé
Knitwear and Euan McWhirter (amongst
others) and to meet the designers themselves.
The ground floor of the City Art Centre will
be transformed into a pop-up design lab and
concept store where the selected designers will
showcase their work and meet the public. Twice
during the day there will be a runway fashion
show in the upper galleries bringing the designs
to life against the backdrop of the Coming into
Fashion and Dressed to Kill exhibitions. There
will also be a workshop by leading Scottish
knitwear brand, Eribé during the day as well as
an exhibition on the ground floor of the three
best recent ECA fashion graduates.
Live music and dj playing throughout the day
on the ground floor.
Based in the Scottish Borders, ERIBÉ have
been creating design-led knitwear collections
for 27 years.
More information at:
www.edinburghinternationalfashionfestival.com
Thursday 5 September, 7 – 9pm
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Cancer Research UK Charity Catwalk
Come celebrate charity chic with Cancer
Research UK’s POP UP SHOP AND CHARITY
CATWALK. Enjoy a special tour of Dressed to
Kill and Coming into Fashion.
Tickets £5 from CRUK Stockbridge. For tickets
and more info email
carrie.lennon@cancer.org.uk
From Monday 19 August, every day during
opening times
Vintage Fashion Display by The
Edinburgh Vintage Showroom
Come along to the gallery and see an up to
date exhibition of fashion prediction, using a
collection of vintage pieces from Lynne Hare,
style predictor and creator of The Edinburgh
Vintage Showroom.
Showcasing Scottish
Designers
Saturday 22 June, 2 – 4pm
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Hilary Grant Knitwear Masterclass
Hilary Grant is a luxury Scottish knitwear
label based in Orkney, creating staple winter
accessories with craftsmanship, style and
distinct personality. Hilary Grant believes
that everyday items should be beautifully
made. Designed, knitted and hand-finished in
Scotland, Hilary Grant’s collection of scarves,
hats and gloves combine simple, classic
styles with bold patterns in sophisticated
and compelling tones. Using the highest
grade lambs wool, Hilary Grant’s pieces are
wearable, practical, playful and of the utmost
quality; designed to be cherished and enjoyed
winter after winter.
Hilary will be running a workshop on
techniques for hand-finishing and adapting
your knitwear. Exploring hand embroidery,
pompon making and appliqué with leather,
bring a much-loved or forgotten piece of
knitwear and customise it using these skills to
create a new fashion-forward style.
hilarygrant.co.uk
showroom in 2009 and won Accessory Designer
of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards.
His hats are stocked in major stores in London
and New York, as well as Harvey Nichols in
Edinburgh, and have donned the heads of
various stylish celebrities. Join William for an
informal walk round the display of his hats.
He will talk about the design process behind
the pieces and answer any questions you
have. You will have the opportunity to try on
his exquisite hats.
www.williamchambers.co.uk
Yarn Forward – Creative Workshop
Ever wondered how a Scottish Fairisle sweater
was made
Get behind the scenes with ERIBÉ Knitwear’s
striking display and creative hand-knitting
workshop that lets you understand the
innovation and craftsmanship of their Autumn/
Winter 2013 knitwear collection. Drop in and
get involved with fun hand-knitting activities
that will delight and inspire! Bring your own
knitting along too. Following on from their
popular Wooltastic! event last year ERIBÉ
are back at Edinburgh International Fashion
Festival to share the joy of knitting once again.
Sunday 25 August, 2 – 4pm
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Desiring Lens: A look at
Photography’s Relationship to Fashion
A two hour symposium followed by a Q&A
hosted by photographer John Kane, will
introduce four photographers involved in
fashion photography to discuss each one’s
individual approach to the subject, their
creative influences and how they use the
language of photography to communicate
fashion in a way that expresses both their
desires and the spirit of the times. We welcome
amateur and professional photographers to
this creative insight into photography.
Saturday 20 July, 10am – 3pm
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Masterclass with JRF Rogue Milliner
A unique opportunity to make a fabulous headpiece
with designer James Robert Faulkner
Rogue Milliner, using recycled and reclaimed
materials. Basic sewing skills required.
www.jrfroguemilliner.com
Wednesday 14 August at 2pm
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In Conversation with William Chambers
William Chambers is Scotland’s leading milliner.
He opened his busy Glasgow studio and
William Chambers Millinery Collection: La Chanteuse Autumn/ Winter 2013
Photo: Niall Walker

Friday 16 August, 6.30 – 8pm
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21st Century Kilts and Iona
Crawford Fashion Show: An exciting
collaboration by two of the coolest
Scottish designers.
Participants will enjoy a beer and a special tour
of Coming into Fashion and Dressed to Kill.
Howie Nicholsby’s 21st Century Kilts offer a
unique take, and are a fitting homage, to a
traditional Scottish style. A pioneer in the
modern interpretation of the iconic traditional
Scottish garment – the kilt. Original textiles,
ranging from leather, gold and purple denim,
Harris Tweed, camouflage, to Savile Row
suiting fabrics offer something different to
those fond of this age old item taking it away
from a formal piece of clothing and bringing
it into everyday clothing alternative. Howie
launched in 1999 at London Men’s Fashion
Week gathering press and celebrity attention.
Featured in many publications such as V Man,
Condé Nast Traveler, The Herald clients include
– Robbie Williams, Sir Chris Hoy, Lenny Kravitz,
Vin Diesel, Alan Cummings, Brian Cox, Tom
Kitchen and Richard Branson.
Renowned for innovative and intricate garment
structure fused with trademark tailoring, the
Iona Crawford collections are unashamedly
elegant. Silhouette exaggeration, experimental
pattern cutting, contrasting fabric textures,
unorthodox tailoring and masculine style
influences, all create an inimitable, avantgarde
yet wearable look. While Iona Crawford
collections are directional and cement a
unique design identity, they consist of earthy
and tonal fabrics of Scottish origin including
cashmere, linen and leather, as well as silks
printed with Iona’s painterly artwork. The
combination and contrast of each element
results in distinctive, innovative collections
which transcend fashions and epitomise
timeless, contemporary style. From Summer
2013, Gleneagles will join the label’s portfolio
of international stockists.
www.21stcenturykilts.com
ionacrawford.com
Saturday 24 August at 2pm
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JRF Rogue Milliner and ‘Hustle’
Dance Troupe
Come watch as JRF Rogue Milliner’s glorious
pieces adorn the heads of ‘Hustle’ dance
troupe, who will be jiving to songs of
yesteryear against the back-drop of our visual
fashion exhibitions. Deejayed by JRF and his
magnificent vintage gramophone.
www.jrfroguemilliner.com
www.hustledancetroupe.com
Saturday 31 August at 2pm
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Jane Gowans Vs Hayley Scanlan
Fashion Show: Fashion Collaboration
Presentation
Jane Gowans is a Scottish contemporary
jewellery designer presenting compelling
pieces with timeless elegance. Gowans’
sculptural work is led by her personal
fascinations and underpinned by a
commitment to British craftsmanship,
experimenting with cutting edge and
traditional design processes. Jane has been
identified as one of the top emerging names
in jewellery design with her work stocked in
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh and recently named
as a finalist in the UK Jewellery Awards and
Draper’s Awards.
Scottish Young Designer of the Year 2012/13
Hayley Scanlan graduated from Duncan of
Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee 2009
and has been quoted by Vogue as ‘Scotlands
coolest Young Designer’. Hayley who is an
official ambassador for her hometown of
Dundee has impressive celebrity fashion fans
including Rihanna, Azealia Banks, Jessie J and
Erin O’Connor. Having recently been backed by
the V&A and showcasing her latest collection
at Tartan Week in New York City, stocking in
boutiques throughout the UK and a current
collaboration with The Scottish Dance Theatre,
Hayley continues to create hype with her two
labels wherever she goes!
This exciting collaboration will present a series
of bold showpieces in a live presentation,
showing the pieces and Hayley’s collection
on models. Both designers will discuss their
collaboration alongside their individual current
collections, which will also be in show and for
sale. One of the hottest Scottish collaborations
of the season, this is not to be missed.
www.janegowans.co.uk
www.hayleyscanlan.com
Saturday 7 September at 1pm
Rebecca Torres Presents DIMENSIONS
Glasgow based designer Rebecca Torres is
renowned for her use of shape and colour
creating pieces that give an instantly polished
and sleek look. Rebecca is constantly referred
to as the ‘one to watch’ and its no surprise
with compliments from Vogue to name a few.
Rebecca has already had a sell out collection
on ASOS with her highly wearable pieces. After
showcasing this year in Beijing, New York and
Latvia she is coming to Edinburgh to premiere
her fashion film which Rebecca will showcase
along with selected pieces from the new
collection as well as a Q & A with the designer
herself. A must see event for one of the hottest
emerging designers from Scotland.
www.rebeccatorres.co.uk
Image: Gordon Burniston
Saturday 7 September at 2pm
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K’outure Ltd – One of a Kind: A
Celebration of Scottish Design
Showcasing the latest Collection with a
Fashion Show. Specialising in bespoke
garments in traditional wool and tweed,
K’outure utilises and celebrates the best
of Scottish industry and design. With each
and every piece unique, hand made and
manufactured from the K’outure studio
Image: Courtesy of 21st Century Kilts

in the heart of the Scottish Highlands,
we endeavour to produce life long, luxury
garments for those individuals with an implicit
understanding and indulgence in opulence,
and who have a definitive vision and refined
personal style. K’outure is at the forefront of
Scottish fashion and industry.
www.koutureltd.co.uk
exciting to use and wear. Julia makes a range of
‘wearable’ products such as handbags, scarves,
purses, corsages and brooches.
Thursday 29 August at 2pm
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Jaggy Nettle DIY: A Global Collective
Reversing the Trend…
Creative Gallery Events
Wednesday 3 July at 2pm and
Wednesday 7 August at 2pm
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Model Walk
Cheynes Artistic Team and Jigsaw Spring/
Summer 2013 Collection
Showcasing Local Designers
Saturday 13 July at 2 – 5pm
Pinkminis
Jane Hall and Murdoch Kerse make up the
partnership that is Pinkminis.
Jane designs and makes an ever widening
range of clothing, from jackets, skirts and hats
to patchwork belts and ear cosies. Working
in Harris Tweed and local tweeds, her jackets
are often ‘one offs’ and can be tailored to
suit individual customers desires. She will be
showcasing many different items in the gallery
which can be viewed and tried on if so desired
as well as working on a random patchwork
Katie Morag skirt.
Murdoch is a jeweller who works
predominantly in copper but has recently
successfully branched out into silver. Each
piece is cut by hand before being beaten and
planished, it is then heat treated in the forge.
This process ensures that no two pieces are
ever the same. He will be demonstrating how
some of the shapes are formed.
Friday 23 August at 2 – 5pm
DIY is a global collective of the world’s hottest
new design talent working exclusively with
Scottish fabrics. Curated and led by Jaggy
Nettle, each piece designed by collective
members will be manufactured exclusively in
Scotland at JN’s production facility in Fife.
Launching at the City Art Centre with Jaggy
Nettle in collaboration with three of China’s
most hyped young design stars via the
mediums of catwalk, designers and pop up
shop. The worm has turned. Come into the
gallery and view the collection.
jaggynettle.com
The Cheynes Artistic Team is regarded by many
as being one of the top ten names in the world
of hairdressing in terms of innovation. Their
relaxed, friendly yet professional approach
to their craft makes them an exciting team
to watch. See the Art Team showcasing their
skills and creating some fabulous hair styles
right in front of your eyes. These will be fun
informal sessions where you may even get the
chance to experience their talent at first hand
by being one of their models.
All aboard the Jigsaw Express! From Manhattan
to Mustique, wherever you want to travel,
Jigsaw’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection can
take you there. Fill your case with beautiful
summer staples and luxury pieces to stay with
you all year round. This season, create your
own style by mixing your favourite pieces with
precious local items gathered on your travels.
Don’t forget, when that summer romance
finally strikes, you will need a perfect dress.
Pack your battered vanity case and embark on
the ride of a lifetime.
www.jigsaw-online.com
www.cheyneshairdressing.com
Makeup by Lauren Gollan Academy of
Makeup Artistry http://laurengollan.co.uk
MUA - Lauren Gollan Hair - Jay Calder Photographer - Dawn Marie
Jones Stylist - Ian Todd
two of Scotland’s leading artists, showcasing
the step by step process that goes into
creating a creative catwalk and editorial look.
The backstage and editorial hair process
begins well in advance of the day of shoot,
catwalk show or presentation. It all starts
by meeting up with the Designer or Creative
responsible and understanding their vision.
The inspiration, history, and research involved.
Ana Cruzalegui, works with clients such as
Vanity Fair, Grazia, L’Oreal, Giles Deacon,
Jonathan Saunders, Oscar de La Renta, Pam
Hogg, Issey Miyake, Armani. Gary Lees,
works with clients such as Christopher Kane,
Chanel, Chloe, Kenzo, Just Cavalli, Paul
Costello, Blumarine, Whistles, John Rocha,
Jasper Conran and Vivienne Westwood.
www.anacruzalegui.com
Julia Cunningham
Saturday 10 August at 2pm
Julia will be showcasing her unique range of
products in the gallery and demonstrate some
works in progress. Julia creates products that
are contemporary, quirky and fun and these
are often made from very traditional and
modern Scottish fabrics, tartan and tweeds.
As a result her pieces are sculptural and
Hair: Danni Aitkenhead @ Cheynes
Photography: Paul Adamezuk @ Cheynes
Clothes Styling: Lorraine Adamezuk @ Cheynes
Digital Visualisation: Ebony Dee Cheyne
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Makeup Artist Ana Cruzalegui &
Hair Stylist Gary Lees
Lead Makeup & Hair for The Edinburgh
International Fashion Festival Demonstrate
‘The Backstage Process’
A creative makeup and hair session with

Saturday 10 August at 2pm
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How to apply the Perfect Lash
False eyelash demonstrations by beauty lash
brand WE ARE FAUX.
Handmade false eyelash range WE ARE FAUX
as seen in Vogue, Glamour, Cosmopolitan,
and Rolling Stone Magazine. Created by
international makeup artist Ana Cruzalegui.
Inspired by her work in fashion, music, and art.
Lashes available for purchase with a special
exhibition discount.
www.wearefaux.com
Thursday 15 August at 1pm
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Fashion in Motion
For one day only, experience fashion with
Edinburgh’s independent boutiques.
Framed by the renowned back-drop of the
Coming into Fashion exhibition, witness the
behind-the-scenes action of a fashion event,
and view the top-to-toe curated collections
presented by the following innovative
independents in a collaborative fashion show.
ALC, one of Edinburgh’s newest independents,
is the city’s first specialist in premium denim.
Showcasing established and up-and-coming
designers, and the latest versions of the iconic
fabric loved by all in the industry.
Bringing Scandi-chic to Edinburgh, Kakao by
K serves up an exclusive collection of superfeminine
and stylish clothes, accessories
and jewellery – all with a distinct Scandinavian
flavour and not readily available in the UK.
With favourite labels such as Malene Birger
and Gestuz, owner Karina knows exactly what
her customers want, and continues to keep
seasons fresh with stand-out collections.
www.kakao.co.uk
Shhh… This secret little studio houses one of
the rarest and finest collections of designer
heels in Europe. Working on an appointment
only basis, clients are offered a selection of
the best the world can offer.
www.shhh-oohs.co.uk
Styling by: Writer and Fashion Stylist Ann
Russell. www.frocktrade.com
Hair by: the esteemed creatives at Dickson
Reid, Edinburgh. www.dicksonreid.co.uk
Saturday 17 August at 2pm
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JRF Rogue Milliner and ‘Hustle’
Dance Troupe
Experience a double feast for the eyes with
spectacular millinery from the creative mind
of JRF Rogue Milliner fused with the expert
stylings of ‘Hustle’ Dance Troupe. Set to a
carefully selected playlist on JRF’s trusty
gramophone, they create a mesmerising living
exhibition combining fashion and theatre.
www.jrfroguemilliner.com
www.hustledancetroupe.com
Thursday 22 August at 6.45pm
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Jane Davidson: A preview of the
Autumn/Winter 2013 Collections.
Jane Davidson is a family run independent
designer boutique based in Thistle Street.
Vogue magazine called it ‘one of Scotland’s
best kept secrets’ and more recently one of the
best shops outside London. Jane Davidson is
delighted to work with the City Art Centre with
the very fashionable backdrop of the Condé
Nast archive exhibition.
The event will start at 6.45pm with
a refreshment, followed by a special tour of
the exhibition from a curator, and finally a
catwalk show showcasing Jane Davidson’s
Autumn/Winter 2013/14 collections. Designers
shown will include Temperley, Matthew
Williamson, Dries Van Noten, Preen, Roksanda
Ilincic, Diane von Furstenberg and Scottish
cashmere from Queene & Belle. A touch of
London, Paris, Milan and New York in Edinburgh.
Hair by the Charlie Miller artistic team.
www.janedavidson.co.uk
For tickets phone 0131 529 3963 or email
margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk
Friday 6 September at 2pm
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How to Build the Perfect Party
Outfit by Coast, George Street
In Autumn/Winter 2013 Coast are ready for the
party. With embellishment, clusters of sequins
and beaded necklines, it’s as glamorous as it
sounds. The palette an elegant mix of lipstick,
fuchsia and berry is punctuated with accents
of blush, silver and gunmetal metallic. There
is also a subtle nod to the animal print trend
with blurred leopard print and snakeskin. Let’s
not forget that a party wouldn’t be complete
without a selection of little black dresses!
Key shapes for Coast this season include 60s
inspired shifts, playful full skirts and cut-out
detail. In this outfit-building workshop, Kirsten
Thomson from Coast will demonstrate on live
models how to get the perfect party look.
Presenting Tomorrow’s
Designers
Edinburgh College of Art Graduates
The City Art Centre is delighted to work in
collaboration with Edinburgh College of
Art. Over the course of our summer fashion
exhibitions, we will display graduate
work from students graduating from the
Undergraduate and Masters Programmes of
Fashion, Performance Costume and Textiles.
Many ECA graduates make a global impact in
fashion, and this is the perfect opportunity to
see the future of fashion.
Fashion Graduate Collections
Lauren Smith – Anthology
Shonagh Kerr Galbraith – Sho-Sho
Louis Alderthon - Blythell – New Mortal Experience
Performance Costume Collections
Sarah McGovern – The Bamboo Princess
Jessi Eichberger – My father wanted me to be
a (bad) boy and my mother wanted me to be a
good girl
Amber McMillen – Histoire de la Princesse Rosette
Image: Lauren Smith Anthology
Saturday, 15 June at 2pm
Edinburgh College Fashion Show
Work created and modelled by HND Textiles
students from Edinburgh College has been
developed in response to several projects
exploring themes such as: The Tudors,
Versailles, Moon Landings, 70’s Glam Rock and
Medieval Headdresses. The 2nd year students
have created garment and millinery ideas that
display a range of textile techniques including
hand embroidery, printing, fabric manipulation
and embellishment to great effect. Come and
watch them model their creations in the gallery.

The Family Programme
It’s all about the glamour in the City Art
Centre this summer!! Come along and
join in our creative events. We are taking
unique inspiration from our beautiful
fashion photographs and the textures and
pattern in the paintings in Dressed to Kill.
Drop In Sessions
This is if you prefer a quick activity instead of a
more structured art session. There is no need
to book for the drop-in sessions just come
along between 10.30am and 12.30pm and
unleash your creativity.
Monday 1 July
Glitzy Glamorous Magazine Covers
If you were on the cover of a magazine how would
you portray yourself Come along and create your
self-portrait in a magazine shoot style picture and
create a collage from recycled magazines.
Monday 15 July
Catwalk Designs
Come along and create the chicest catwalk
designs in a sketch design workshop.
Monday 29 July
Designer Jewellery
Make stunning paper jewellery against the
backdrop of our fashion exhibitions. Spot the
accessories in the gallery to give you inspiration.
Monday 12 August
Paper Fashion
Spend the morning surrounded by striking
images in our exhibitions and make very chic
paper fashion dolls.
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Structured two hour Sessions
This is if you prefer a longer more structured two
hour activity. These have to be booked in advance,
and are suitable for all the family (children 5 plus).
They run from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Saturday 29 June
Creative Fashion Collage
Be inspired by our fashion photography
exhibition and create your own fabulous
collage of costumes using figure templates
and groovy graphics from different decades of
the 20th century.
Friday 5 July
Flower Power
Flower Power in the 1960s was all about Peace
and Love. Using our range of craft materials,
create your own fantastic flower themed
jewellery or accessories to take home.
Monday 8 July
Young Designers
Bring a plain white T-shirt along and embellish it
with the coolest designs using our craft materials.
Friday 12 July
Fascinating Fascinators
No designer outfit would be complete without
some fancy headgear. Using our range of
craft materials, design and make a fabulous
fascinator to take with you and you’ll be off to
the races!
Friday 19 July
In the Mood
Fashion designers plan their new collections
by creating ‘story boards’ using colour
samples, fabric strips, artwork, photographs
and other images that capture their
imaginations. Be inspired by our exciting
fashion photography exhibition to create a
professional looking mood-board, just like a
real fashion designer.
Monday 22 July
Designer Hand Bags
Design a very cool card bag with our glitzy
materials. Use it to store your precious stuff!
Friday 2 August
Announcing the Latest Trends in Toytown!
Bring a teddy, doll or other soft toy for a
sartorial makeover. Make and decorate a dress
or top for your toy and we’ll hold a fabulous
fashion show at the end of the workshop. (Size
of toy not to exceed 18 inches).
Monday 5 August
Venetian Glamour Masks
Create an air of mystery and design and make
a beautiful mask.
Friday 9 August
Britain’s Next Top Couture Designer
Design a collection for a paper template figure,
using the skills of a real fashion designer.
Colour, pattern and matching accessories
are all part of the brief. Using a range of craft
materials, create fabulous ball gowns, wedding
outfits or sportswear – the choice is yours.
Tuesday 13 August
Costumes from Around the World
Fashion is often inspired by beautiful fabrics
and designs from around the world. Create
your very own international fashion show with
clothes peg figures, using your imagination
and our range of craft materials.
Saturday 31 August
Prints and Princesses
Throughout the 20th century, eye-catching
prints have been an essential element of
fashion. Using inspiration from our fashion
photography exhibition, create and print your
own designs to create a modern or vintage look.

William Chambers Millinery Collection: ‘La Chanteuse’ Autumn/
Winter 2013
Photo: Niall Walker
Saturday 7 September
Fabulous Fashion of the Forties
People during wartime were just as keen to
look their best as they are today but how did
they get those glamorous film star looks when
things were so scarce We challenge you to
transform three basic outfits into fabulous
40s fashion, using our range of ‘make do and
mend’ materials.
Create a lively fashion journal in the form of a
hand bound sketch book/diary.
Using drawing painting, pastels and collage
techniques we will create fashion illustration,
along the lines of some of the exciting fashion
illustrators. This is perfect for students intenting
to follow a career at art college and on working
on a portfolio. With artist Jacqui Pestell.
Tuesdays in the school holidays 2pm – 4pm
Dressed to Impress: Exploring
Portraiture Studio
Come along and try our dress-up corner in
the gallery. Get dressed in dashing hats
and explore with pastels and drawing
materials to do a sketch of yourself. Our
gallery staff will photograph you in action.
Monday 1 July – Wednesday 3 July,
11am – 4.30pm
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The International Magic Festival
Street Magic Master Class
We are delighted to announce collaboration
with the International Magic Festival. Young
Magicians will be around the building taking
inspiration from street fashion.
Street Magic Master Class is a new programme
exploring a unique style of performance that
has been popularised by TV magicians. Top hat
and tails have been switched for baseball caps
and Nikes – the street fashion style became
a real attribute of this performance genre.
Traditional illusions have been modernised and
new effects have been invented to complement
this style. During the 5-hour master class kids
aged 11-14 will learn some astonishing card
magic, cool street-style techniques and the
real secrets behind sleight of hand that will
help them become a better magician.
Thursday 8 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Book online: www.magicfest.co.uk/whats-on
Special Event for Young Adults
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Fashion Journals
Telephone: 0131 473 2000
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From Thursday 1 August
EAF Explorers
The City Art Centre in Collaboration with the
Edinburgh Art Festival
Designed for children and families, EAF
Explorers is a special activity trail through
the Edinburgh Art Festival which starts on 1
August. During the festival, you can pick up
your free EAF Explorers passport and map
from participating galleries and learn more
about some of the art on show by completing
a series of fun, creative activities. Complete
each activity and get your passport stamped at
each gallery, then take your stamped passport
to Sarah Kenchington’s wonderful musical
instrument Wind Pipes for Edinburgh at Trinity
Apse to receive a special explorer’s prize.
EAF Explorers participating galleries during
Edinburgh Art Festival:
City Art Centre, Dovecot Studios, The
Fruitmarket Gallery
Wind Pipes for Edinburgh, by Sarah Kenchington
Trinity Apse, Chalmers Close, 42 High Street,
EH1 1SS
Monday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm
The EAF Explorers passport and map and entry to
the exhibitions related to the activities are free.
EAF Explorers has been developed by Alchemy Arts.
For more information, please visit
www.edinburghartfestival.com
Adult Art Classes
Saturday 6 July, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Fashionable Silhouettes
Using the glamorous images of Coming
into Fashion: A Century of Photography at
Condé Nast we will create unique artworks
and collages using the techniques of papercutting
and collage. Explore beautiful patterns
and lovely textured papers. With artist Tessa
Asquith-Lamb.
Saturday 13 July, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Fashioning the Fantasy – 3D Paper
workshop
Fashion photography has been described
as using the world as a backdrop and
transforming it into a stage. Spend the day
exploring the process of making a 3D narrative
image, drawing inspiration from selected
images from the Condé Nast Archive and
creating opulently staged narrative sets using
a variety of materials and techniques. With
artist Paula Flavell.
Saturday 3 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Crochet for Beginners
Surrounded by the gorgeous textures in the
exhibitions, join us for this crocheting design
workshop. This workshop will cover the basics
of circular crochet and free-form crochet. With
Kerry Kimber from Knitting for All.
Saturday 10 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm
The Finer Art of Felting
Needle felting is surprisingly painterly and
offers the opportunity to make detailed and
accurate designs. Join us as we discover its

Saturday 7 September, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Friday 30 August at 2pm
Precious Fashion Memories – Pattern,
Texture and Colour
Using a box frame, we will create a capsule of
fashion and textile memories.
Paint and print onto beautiful papers, and
combine collage and cut out shapes to
suggest the paintings in the exhibition,
and fashion memories through the Vogue
magazine covers. With artist Jacqui Pestell.
I’ve Bagged it!
The handbag has been one of the most useful
accessories. Like costume it has evolved
over the years according to fashion and its
use. Bertha Walker will discuss her personal
handbag collection, evolved over about ten
years, from the Georgian period to the present
day. People are welcome to bring along their
own vintage bags!
full potential and make beautiful art works
inspired by the colours and textures in the
exhibitions around us. Both beginners and
those with needle felting experience are
welcome for this exploration into the finer art
of felting. With Kerry Kimber from Knitting
for All.
Saturday 17 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Elements of Fashion – Still life
In this lively workshop, we will consider the
trappings of fashion as seen in the elegant
pages of Vogue and the stylish ladies from our
Dressed to Kill: Fashion, Costume and Dress
in Scottish Art to create beautiful still lives of
hats, jewellery, rich draped fabrics, and fans.
With artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
Saturday 24 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Shadows of Beauty – Mixed Media
Workshop
Be inspired by works from the fashion focused
Dressed to Kill and Coming into Fashion to
explore the use of light and tone in image
making. Experiment with unusual materials
and methods for drawings with a difference!
With Artist Paula Flavell.
Lectures and Talks
Saturday 3 August at 2pm
Antique Clothes: From the Mundane
to the Glamorous
The history of clothes is a fascinating subject.
Bertha Walker will look at why certain styles
were popular and discuss their embellishment.
This talk will concentrate on ladies costume
from a private collection of costume that
contains pieces from late Victorian to the
70s. From day wear, evening wear, wedding
dresses, underwear and a few accessories to
match. Bring along something to discuss – or
even better, wear it!
Tuesday 16 July at 2pm
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Chris Breward: On Fashion and
Photography
Christopher Breward is Professor of Cultural
History at the University of Edinburgh, where
he also holds the positions of Principal of
Edinburgh College of Art and Vice Principal of
the University (Creative Arts).
He was trained at the Courtauld Institute of Art
(BA) and the Royal College of Art (MA, PhD),
London. Christopher has published widely
on the history and theory of fashion and its
relationship to masculinities and urban cultures.
Tours
Spotlight Tours – Saturday, Tuesday
and Friday
These 30 minute tours will focus on key works
in the exhibitions.
1pm Coming into Fashion: A Century of
Photography at Condé Nast
3pm Dressed to Kill: Fashion, Costume and
Dress in Scottish Art
Meet in the gallery reception area.
Tours for the Hearing Impaired
Thursdays 27 June, 4 July, 18 July, 25 July, 1
August, 15 August, 29 August, 12 September
and 26 September. All at 2pm
Special tours focussing on key works in the
exhibitions using portable loops.
Visit the City Art Centre Facebook page for
regular updates on programmes.
www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
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