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BOOK A FASHION HISTORY TALK
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BOOK A FASHION HISTORY TALK 🎤
Originally created for the Royal School of Needlework, this fascinating talk comprises over 100 fantastic images exploring the evolution of menswear from ancient times to the modern day.
Approximate time: 55 minutes
This vibrantly illustrated talk was originally commissioned for the Global Embroidery Conference and offers a fascinating exploration of the history and practice of Tambour Beading as well as it’s use in contemporary high fashion
Approximate time: 40 minutes
A popular talk discussing the complex and fascinating history of the Royal Coronations. Over 39 slides we explore the meanings, techniques and messages embedded in the historic and beautiful vestments.
Approximate time: 40 minutes
This short but sweet talk is a perfect introduction to fashion’s profit making structures. Discover how essential revenue is created from the sale of small luxury items and how new products are disrupting the status quo.
Approximate time: 25 minutes
Originally created for the Chelsea Flower Show, this talk explores how flowers have shaped fashion, from silhouette and embellishment to symbolism, with examples from Balenciaga, Guo Pei, military dress and the Met Gala.
Approximate time: 30 minutes
Created to accompany the launch of The Art of Couture Embroidery, this beautifully detailed talk explores three key designers lives and how that impacted their work: Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior and Rahul Mishra.
Approximate time: 45 minutes
FASHION & ART HISTORY SHORTS
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FASHION & ART HISTORY SHORTS 📱
LIVE TELEVISION NEWS
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LIVE TELEVISION NEWS 🎥
Speaking on BBC World News about Haute Couture
In this short segment for the Business news, Sally Bundock, interviewed me about the history and modern business case for Parisian Haute Couture.
Speaking on BBC News about Menswear trends at PFW26
I was invited to join presenter, Lukwesa Burak, on the BBC business news to talk about the menswear fashion market, my dad’s M&S suit and 2026 Trends.
Ozempic and the changing shape of fashion
I joined presenter, Sally Bundock, on the business news to talk about the impact of wight loss drugs on high fashion and how some designers dare to be different.
LIVE EVENTS & PODCASTS
LIVE EVENTS & PODCASTS
Fiber Talk podcast
2025 Florals in Fashion talk in association with Superstars Events
The Hand & Lock Prize For Embroidery Webinar 2025
Discussing embroidery in portraiture for the National Gallery (2020)
Jo's Art History Podcast
2024 Prize for Embroidery
Embroidered Arts Exhibition, London (2021)
World Needlework Convention 2023
Embroidered Arts Exhibition, London (2021)
March 2025 live webinar
Flowers in Fashion Talk for the Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Meet the makers, The Hand & Lock Virtual Week Prize interviews (2020)
Hand & Lock's Embroidered Arts Exhibition (2021)
Meet the Prize mentors: Exploring artistry in embroidery
Florals in Fashion talk for the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show
Coronation Talk at the World Needlework Convention 2023
Presenting virtual tour of atelier
