Anna Buruma | Artistic Dress at Liberty & Co: The Early Years

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Beacon, Wantage | Wantage

Wantage Literary Festival
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Anna Buruma | Artistic Dress at Liberty & Co: The Early Years
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Join us for an insightful exploration of historical fashion with Anna Buruma. Anna’s book Artistic Dress at Liberty & Co: The Early Years delves into the evolution of dress design at Liberty & Co, highlighting the transition from restrictive Victorian clothing to more artistic and comfortable styles. Discover how Liberty became synonymous with both the Aesthetic and the English Art Nouveau Movements, pioneering unique textiles and patterns. Immerse yourself in the rich history and artistic innovation that defined Liberty & Co's early years. Anna Buruma will be in conversation with Jane Dunn.
Anna Buruma is the Head Archivist at Liberty, transforming the Liberty print archive into an innovative design resource for over 25 years. Her expertise in historical fashion and textiles is unparalleled, making her a leading authority in the field.
The event will be followed by a question and answer session and book signing.
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