Coinciding with the opening of the exhibition 'Hats: An Anthology' at London's Victoria and Albert museum, SHOWstudio unveils its own tribute to the enduring genius of millinery maestro Stephen Jones. Inspired by Cecil Beaton's 1971 exhibition 'Fashion: An Anthology', which formed the basis of the V&A's enviable contemporary costume collection, Jones' exhibition pays homage to Beaton whilst exploring his own milieu in mind-boggling detail. Created in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert museum, this project showcases the creation of the exhibition literally from the drawing board, exploring its inspiration with the key players.
Four film shorts featuring Stephen Jones, curator Oriole Cullen and set designer Michael Howells, centring on the exhibition's inspiration and design as well as Jones' millinery.
Go on a virtual tour of the exhibition using our 360° panoramic interactive.
Clive Booth's stunning images of the Victoria and Albert Museum's Fashion In Motion event, held on 3 April 2009 and celebrating a wealth of British millinery talent
Captured at the exhibition's launch, our photographic gallery showcases a selection of the fantastical hats worn by guests.
Unique access to set designer Michael Howells' original sketches and blueprints.
Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones is a leading British Milliner. He was born in 1957 and graduated from Saint Martins School of Art in 1979. Jones started his millinery career by making hats for friends at... [more]
Oriole Cullen
Oriole Cullen is curator of Modern Textiles and Fashion at the Victoria and Albert museum, London. She previously worked as curator for Dress and Decorative Arts at the Museum of London where she... [more]
Michael Howells
A production designer and art director working both in film and in fashion, Michael Howells is credited with realising some of the most spectacular and ambitious sets in either field. Closely aligned with... [more]
Creative Direction: Paul Hetherington
Fashion and Editorial Direction: Alexander Fury
Cinematography: Ruth Hogben
Edit: Harry Hanrahan
Project Design and Web Development: Francisco Salvado
Editorial and Production Management: Laura Bradley
Technical Development: Ross Phillips and Dorian Moore
Cinematography Assistance: Tristan Thomson
Panorama and Private View Photography: Antonio Silva
Fashion In Motion Gallery Photography: Clive Booth
Studio Asssistance: Kate Swingler
Editorial Assistance: Rebecca Coleman and Jessica Lau
Sketches and blueprints courtesy of Michael Howells
Fashion In Motion Millinery by Steohen Jones, Noel Stewart, J Smith Esquire, Nasir Mazhar, Piers Atkinson, House of Flora
Special thanks to Stephen Jones, Michael Howells, Oriele Cullen, Eleri Lynn and all at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
