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The V&A Dundee is hosting a new exhibition titled "Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show," which explores over a century of catwalk history, from intimate 19th-century salons to contemporary extravaganzas. The exhibition highlights Scottish designers, includes a backstage set, and features props like a Chanel-branded megaphone. A notable exhibit is a green suede sandal from Manolo Blahnik's 1971 show for Ossie Clark, where models' wobbling due to missing steel pins was mistakenly hailed by the press as "a new way of walking" by Sir Cecil Beaton, making a significant impact on fashion history. This display brings to life the evolution and iconic moments of fashion presentation.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, is experiencing a stylish revival as its historic linen industry, once called 'Linenopolis,' re-emerges as a core part of its identity. Half a century after the Troubles and nearly a century after the industry's collapse, linen is now embraced by designers, royalty, and heritage farmers. Boutiques like Kindred of Ireland in the Cathedral Quarter are reporting brisk trade in high-end linen products such as butter yellow blouses and tweed jackets. This resurgence is weaving a new narrative of renewal for the city, linking its past economic power to a modern, fashionable future. The fabric, which once employed 40% of Northern Ireland's working population, is now a marker of Belfast's renewed cultural significance. This demonstrates how an old industry can drive a city's new identity.
