Meet our panellists
Join us in person at The Guildhall in Bath, or online via Zoom.
Tuesday 21 October, 7.15-8.15pm
All tickets are free and booking is recommended.
To mark six decades of Fashion Museum Bath’s iconic Dress of the Year collection, join us for a celebratory evening exploring fashion’s power to shape identity, reflect culture, and inspire change.
This dynamic panel discussion will bring together leading voices from across the fashion industry to reflect on the legacy of Dress of the Year, and its role in capturing pivotal moments in style and society. The panel will also unveil this year’s selected look, chosen by Tim Blanks, highlighting the creativity and cultural impact of contemporary fashion and its importance in relating to the world around it.
Panellists:
Tim Blanks: Editor-at-Large at The Business of Fashion, Tim is an internationally acclaimed fashion journalist and author, widely recognized for his influential voice on global fashion.
Bianca Saunders: A trailblazing London-based menswear designer, Bianca fuses her British roots with Jamaican heritage, and her work is celebrated for its innovative tailoring and exploration of gender-fluid aesthetics.
Stephen Jones OBE: One of the world’s most iconic milliners, Stephen has crafted headwear for luminaries including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger, and members of Royalty. His legendary collaborations span from Vivienne Westwood and Claude Montana to his current work with Radiohead’s Thom Browne and Christian Dior.
About Dress of the Year
We work with a respected expert from the fashion industry to select a Dress of the Year every year for the past 60 years. Explore this time capsule of changing tastes and styles in our online gallery. Read more more (link)
