Reflection.

The process of writing this blog has been stimulating, as I have had to attune back into essay formatting and academic writing, however I have been optimistic and chosen to embrace the challenges. For example, I adored writing about Zandra Rhodes, as I admire her work, yet learning how to correctly Harvard reference has been...

A Portrait of Queen Victoria.

In the National Portrait Gallery, London, visitors are welcome to admire Lady Julia Abercromby’s watercolour painting from 1883 (see figure one), inspired by Heinrich von Angeli’s oil painting six years its previous (see figure two).   Lady in Waiting, Julia Abercromby was commissioned by the Queen to paint a portrait under the strict opinions and...

The Sustainability of the ‘Emerald Green’ Dress.

Victorian fashion was revolutionised due to the uproar of industrialisation and mass production, allowing a wider market of people to have the chance on owning stylish goods, yet this flourish of fashion came at a life-threatening price (Meier, 2014). A woman of middle class may have worn this dress, which embodies both styles of top;...

The Royal Wedding Gown.

In 2011, on the 29th April, Catherine Middleton embodied the dream of many young children’s fantasies: becoming a Princess. The bride was awarded the title of a Duchess (The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, 2017), and glowed with beauty and grace; characteristics in which a stereotypical, fictional Princess portrays. The Creative Director at Alexander McQueen,...

Milan Fashion Week.

New York, London, Milan, and then Paris. One after the other, these four fashion cities hold exquisite Fashion Weeks showcasing their bespoke designs and advertising their craftsmanship and creativity. “Milan is recognised for high-quality prêt-à-porter, London for innovation and creativity in dress, New York for sportswear and Paris for haute-couture” (d’Ovidio, Haddock, 2010).  Camera Nazionale...

About Me.

My name is Madeleine Johnson, I am eighteen years of age and currently studying Fashion Buying with Design at De Montfort University, located in Leicester. I believe that fashion is a vehicle to express an individual’s identity through colours, prints, shapes and textures, which is why I have always been intrigued and passionate to express...