@HOME with FIWAL : Women in Power - the Art of Power Dressing

To support UN International Women’s Day 2021 and its theme

” Women in Leadership”.

Grab your shoulder pads and high heels (or what about a fake beard!) and join Meridith Towne as she explores the history of female power dressing and what it means on the world stage today. You'll travel the globe as she explores the cultural influences on what women wear to display their influence, and learn just how important it is to play by the rules - or how powerful it can be to break them!

Meridith Towne, costume historian and dressmaker.

As a costume historian Meridith helps historic sites, libraries and social groups to add a unique element to their meeting by offering lively, informative presentations on women’s history told through fashion, enhanced with an extensive visual display of original costume from her own private collection.As a historic dressmaker, she helps museums and historical properties to increase footfall and income by creating costume to; complement exhibitions, enhance visitor experience with dress-up rails and boxes, to be used by staff and to facilitate learning within their education programme, which makes the whole property unique and attractive to visitors. Meridith also offers made-to-measure period costume for private individuals looking for a unique or themed outfit. Gaining inspiration from original costume and working with the clients ideas, she designs and makes the costume they have always wanted, fully tailored, to create a truly bespoke outfit.

https://www.meridithtowne.co.uk/

Free admission with an optional donation towards Dress For Success Greater London:

https://www.dressforsuccessgl.org/

Dress for Success is a registered charity that empowers women into the workplace by providing professional clothing and interview coaching.