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Omnibus 2
Gus Casely-Hayford, director of V&A East, tells a human-centred history of fashion.
Air Jordans—The stories behind the clothes we wear
10/10 Gus Casely-Hayford tells of how Air Jordans kickstarted a revolution in trainers.
Ray-Ban—The stories behind the clothes we wear
9/10 Gus Casely-Hayford charts the history of Ray-Ban sunglasses from Aviators to Wayfarers.
Miniskirt—The stories behind the clothes we wear
8/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.
Fisherman Sweater—The stories behind the clothes we wear
7/10 Gus Casely-Hayford discovers how the traditional fisherman sweater entered into fashion.
Readymade Suit—The stories behind the clothes we wear
6/10 Gus Casely-Hayford unravels the past and present of garment sweatshops.
Ominbus 1
Gus Casely-Hayford, director of V&A East, tells a human-centred history of fashion.
Viscose Rayon—The stories behind the clothes we wear
5/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.
Mauve Mania—The stories behind the clothes we wear
4/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores how synthetic dyes have changed us and the planet.
Wax Print—The stories behind the clothes we wear
3/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of wax print fabric worn by Africans.