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Fashion History with Colin McDowell | Module 12 - McQueen’s Runway Robots

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This is module 12 of our Fashion History course with Colin McDowell. In this course you’ll understand why a deep knowledge of fashion’s past is critical to finding success in its future, you’ll find creative inspiration and insight from 20th Century fashion and you’ll enhance your contextual and critical understanding of fashion history. Explore the full Fashion History course here.

Module Overview

The impact of Alexander McQueen combining technology and performance art for his No. 13 show, which saw model Shalom Harlow’s tulle dress spray painted by two robots arms.

Module Materials

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