Fashion and Textile Museum

Fashion and Textile Museum Dedicated to showcasing contemporary fashion and textile design. Our exhibition Paint! Pattern! Print!
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The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell is on now until 13 September 2026. The Fashion and Textile Museum is committed to presenting varied, creative and engaging exhibitions, alongside an exciting selection of educational courses, talks, events and workshops. In place of a permanent collection is a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, displaying a broad range of innovative fashion

and textiles from designers and makers around the world. The Fashion and Textile Museum was founded by in 2003, by icon of British design, Dame Zandra Rhodes. Today, the Museum is operated by Newham College, London – one of Europe’s largest further education colleges. Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey Village, the Museum is housed in a beautiful and distinctive building, designed by renowned Mexican architect, Ricardo Legorreta.

Just two weeks left to see The Material Heart: Front Line to Home Front.This poignant display brings together rare First...
31/08/2026

Just two weeks left to see The Material Heart: Front Line to Home Front.

This poignant display brings together rare First World War pin-stuck cushions, created by soldiers for mothers, family members and loved ones waiting at home. Beautiful, intricate and deeply personal, these remarkable objects offer a moving glimpse into lives shaped by war, care and creativity.

Curated by Amy de la Haye and Simon Costin, The Material Heart reveals a little-known craft tradition and the powerful role making played in sustaining emotional connections across the distance of war.

Included with a Paint! Pattern! Print! exhibition ticket.
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum, Bermondsey Street London
📅 Closes 13 September 2026

Find out more about this display: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/museumevents/the-material-heart/

✨ Last chance for a closer look.Today's Highlights Tour is sold out, but don't worry, you've got one last chance to join...
27/08/2026

✨ Last chance for a closer look.

Today's Highlights Tour is sold out, but don't worry, you've got one last chance to join us before the exhibition closes.

If you've been meaning to dive deeper into Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, our final volunteer-led Highlights Tour takes place on Tuesday 1 September at 3pm. Led by one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides, these informal tours offer a fascinating introduction to the stories, designs and history behind the exhibition.

📅 Tuesday 1 September, 3pm
🎟️ Free with a paid exhibition ticket

Places are limited and a small number of spaces remain. Book now and discover the exhibition through fresh eyes before this colourful celebration of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell comes to a close. 👀

https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/museumevents/highlights-tours/?date_from=20260827&date_to=20260901

26/08/2026

🌈 Colour this joyful shouldn't be missed!

There are now less than 3 weeks to visit Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell at the Fashion and Textile Museum before it closes Sunday 13 September 2026. Explore the exuberant world of two pioneering designers whose bold, painterly patterns transformed textiles, fashion and interiors for over 50 years.

From original artworks and iconic prints to fabrics, fashion and homeware, this is an exhibition bursting with creativity, innovation and colour at every turn. Don’t miss it! ✨

And there's still time to make the most of the Museum's Summer Savings offer, with reduced exhibition ticket prices available for visits up to and including 1 September.

🎨 Vibrant. Inspiring. Unforgettable.

📍 Fashion and Textile Museum
🎟️ Book now while you still can

The buttons are back in stock! 🪂Our much-loved Sarah Campbell ceramic buttons have returned to the museum shop, but they...
12/08/2026

The buttons are back in stock! 🪂

Our much-loved Sarah Campbell ceramic buttons have returned to the museum shop, but they never last long, so don't miss out. Pick one up on your next visit and explore our range of Sarah Campbell designs, plus lots of other beautiful finds throughout the shop.

Available exclusively in store our Paint! Pattern! Print! exhibition range features alongside other carefully chosen cards, gifts, books and homeware.

No exhibition ticket needed. The Fashion and Textile Museum Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am on Bermondsey Street, just a short walk from London Bridge Station. 🛍️

Walkthrough the exhibition with Sarah Campbell and curator Teresa Collenette 🚶‍➡️As part of Selvedge's London Textile Mo...
12/08/2026

Walkthrough the exhibition with Sarah Campbell and curator Teresa Collenette 🚶‍➡️

As part of Selvedge's London Textile Month 2026 we are hosting a curator tour of Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell. Textile designer Sarah Campbell joins design historian Teresa Collenette for a special guided walkthrough with an opportunity to ask questions and hear behind the scenes detail.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕕 10:15 - 11:00
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum, London
🎟️ £45
👉 Book now via the Selvedge website: https://www.selvedge.org/products/london-textile-month-walkthrough-with-sarah-campbell-and-teresa-collenette-at-the-fashion-and-textile-museum

🖼️ Disclaimer: This photograph is for promotional use. Please do not attempt to touch or sit in our displays in the museum

Young Designers Fashion-Inspired Gelli Printing 🌟 End of Summer Workshop!📢 Calling all young creatives! We have an excit...
11/08/2026

Young Designers Fashion-Inspired Gelli Printing 🌟 End of Summer Workshop!

📢 Calling all young creatives! We have an exciting new addition to our Young Designers programme - a hands-on workshop where fashion meets printmaking!

In this playful half-day session, participants will dive into the world of Gelli printing - an experimental technique that creates bold textures, layered colours and completely unique patterns.

Taking inspiration from fashion textiles, runway trends and garment design, young designers will explore how ideas translate from fabric to print.

Led by experienced textile designer Jane Parker, this workshop is all about creativity, curiosity and gaining confidence. ✨

🎨 During the session, participants will:
• Create striking prints using Gelli plates
• Experiment with layering, texture and colour
• Develop repeat patterns inspired by fashion and textiles
• Play with mark-making tools and unexpected materials

By the end, each young designer will leave with their own collection of prints - perfect for sketchbooks, fashion illustrations or standalone artworks.

👕 Ideal for aspiring designers aged 13–16
📅 Thursday 27 August 2026
🕒 Half-day sessions: 10:30–13:00 or 14:00–16:30
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum, London

Whether they’re already passionate about fashion or just love experimenting with art, this workshop is a chance to see textiles in a whole new way.

🎟️ Summer spots still available - book now: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/young-designers-fashion-inspired-gelli-printing/?date_from=20260827&date_to=20260827

Detail of the Day: Côte d'Azur ☀️🌴 Following on from our last post (a reel with Sarah which we recommend watching!) we w...
09/08/2026

Detail of the Day: Côte d'Azur ☀️🌴

Following on from our last post (a reel with Sarah which we recommend watching!) we wanted to share a few more photos of the iconic Côte d'Azur design.

Born from a summer holiday that never happened, Côte d'Azur transformed disappointment into one of Susan and Sarah's most enduring designs. Painted in a free, expressive style, the pattern brings together palm trees, birds in flight, balustrades, lattices, stripes and dots in a vibrant Mediterranean palette of green, yellow, ochre, pink, black and brilliant 'Matisse' blue.

First produced in the early 1980s as part of the award-winning Six Views collection, Côte d'Azur went on to help secure both a Design Council Award and the Duke of Edinburgh's Design Prize in 1984.

The artwork and design as it has been used for furnishing fabrics and more, is currently on display in our exhibition Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell. Visit the Fashion and Textile Museum in London to see it up close this summer. 🕊️ ✨

06/08/2026

"I wasn't going to get the summer holiday I wanted...so I decided to paint one instead." ☀️

Côte d’Azur is the story of a holiday that never happened, transformed into a dream of the Mediterranean. Palm trees, birds in flight, balustrades and lattices dance across the fabric in vibrant greens, yellows, ochres, pinks and that unmistakable Matisse blue. Painted in a free, expressive style, it captures the warmth, colour and optimism of summer.

First created in the early 1980s for the award-winning Six Views collection, Côte d’Azur remains one of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell's most loved designs today.

Want to see this iconic design up close? Visit the Paint! Pattern! Print! exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum to explore the print and discover why it continues to inspire decades later. 🌴✨

We’re currently on the lookout for Visitor Services Volunteers!Join our talented volunteers who assist us in bringing co...
01/08/2026

We’re currently on the lookout for Visitor Services Volunteers!

Join our talented volunteers who assist us in bringing contemporary fashion and textile design to life. Our Visitor Services Volunteers are the face of the Museum and help provide a warm welcome to all our visitors. They deliver excellent customer service assisting in three customer facing areas of the Museum – Front of House, shop, and gallery invigilation.

Volunteers make a vital difference to our work, and we are extremely grateful to all our volunteers whose time and effort bring so much to the Fashion and Textile Museum and its visitors. Every volunteer offers invaluable support to the Museum whilst also gaining experience in the museum sector.

This volunteering opportunity is expected to cover the end of our current exhibition Paint! Pattern! Print! which closes Sunday 13 September 2026 and with a view to continue with us for our next exhibition Ossie Clark + Celia Birtwell which opens Friday 2 October 2026.

Applications close Monday 10 August 2026.

Find out more about the role and apply now: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/volunteerpositions/visitor-services-volunteer/

As the summer holidays get underway, there’s plenty to discover at the Museum! Whether you’re looking for family activit...
31/07/2026

As the summer holidays get underway, there’s plenty to discover at the Museum!

Whether you’re looking for family activities to keep creative minds busy, inspiring workshops for yourself, or a memorable day out, we’ve got something for all ages to enjoy.

It is also a great time to experience Paint! Pattern! Print!, our vibrant exhibition celebrating the bold colours and striking designs of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell.

Better still, our Summer Savings offer is now available across exhibition and highlight tour tickets! And remember, children under 12 always go free. Explore what’s coming up on our website and plan your visit: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/

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