Fashion Talk, London, Fashion and Textile Museum

A fashion event in London not to be missed, esteemed author of Vintage Fashion Knitwear, Marnie Fogg, delves into the history of knitwear in fashion . She has written numerous books including The Boutique: A 60s Cultural Phenomenon, Print in Fashion: Design and Development in Fashion Textiles, Couture Interiors: Living with Fashion, and The Fashion Design Directory. 
Over the years knitwear has transformed from utility clothing to one of the easiest ways to make a fashion statement. Fogg's talk will encompass all aspects of a fascinating industry that has provided the modern wardrobe with innovation, ease, and wearability. 
Knitwear enthusiasts such also visit the 'Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood' exhibition at the Fashion and Textile museum. Highlights include 1920s Chanel jersey, 1930s woollen swimwear, 1970s Bill Gibb and conceptual garments from 1980s and 90s designers Comme des Garçons, Vivienne Westwood and Julien MacDonald.