History Wardrobe Presents... Fashion Revolution

Name: History Wardrobe Presents... Fashion Revolution
Start: 2026-09-04T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-04T20:00:00+01:00
Location: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

Schedule

Fri Sep 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word | South Shields, EN

Fashion Revolution celebrates the women who dared defy sartorial norms to shock society and show fashion flair.
About this Event

Are you a follower of fashion or a style rebel?

We begin with the rise and fall of French Queen Marie Antoinette, from courtly splendour to the guillotine. Known for her patronage of female dressmakers and artists Marie Antoinette popularised a new style of dress so shocking her critics called it underwear. In later centuries we showcase rebellious women who flaunted bloomers, trousers, mini skirts and hotpants, right up to the modern punk couture of the incomparable Vivienne Westwood.

From the creators of Halfway to Hollywood and Dressed to Impress.

ABOUT WRITE FESTIVAL 2026

This event is part of The Word’s WRITE Festival which takes place throughout the whole of September. Enjoy a programme of unmissable events, workshops and performances! Find out more by viewing our full WRITE Festival programme.