Fashion Museum, Bath

We had a beautiful visit to Bath recently and took a visit to the Fashion Museum, particularly their exhibition "Dressing the Stars" focusing on design is film costume.

BATH.

Love this piece made by Tom Rand in the 1981 film "The French Lieutenant 

Woman for Meryl Streep. 

Costume designers are the unsung heroes of the movies, less starry than actors and directors yet responsible for creating some iconic scenes: think of Marilyn Monroe in that fluttering white dress or Yul Brynner decked out in oriental finery to play the King of Siam both not in the exhibition.

This exhibition at Bath's Fashion Museum twill unite many award-winning costumes and celebrate the designers who created them, including those featured in The Duchess, Sense and Sensibility, Elizabeth andThe French Lieutenant’s Woman. 

Made by Janty Yates for Joaquin Pheonix in his role as Commodus and won Best design Award in 2000 at the Oscars. 

One of the many dresses on display of the Duchess designed by Michael O'Connor and worn by Kiera Knightley. 

Stills from "The Duchess" 

                      Princess Elizabeth & Princess Margaret's dresses made by Jenny Beavan for          
                      "The Kings Speech"

 
My favourite outfit made by Jenny Beavan & John Bright for "Howards End" Merchant Ivory film of 1993 the tailoring is very intricate and amazing close up.


The Fashion Museum is an interesting visit "Dressing the stars" is there until 29th August them hopefully travels the UK.

 In the basement of the museum is a beautiful collection of wedding dresses from the oldest to this amazing piece from Alexander McQueen. 

Pictures taken by Masato Jones 6 August 2011 except where mentioned.

Fashion Rocks interview Masato

Masato was honoured to be approached for an interview at the weekend with Fashion Rocks this is the interview the copyright is Fashion Rocks. 

The internet is a wonderful thing. When searching around some of our favourite fashion blogs, I came across London based, Japanese born designer Masato and instantly he caught my eye. With a powerful use of colour and construction, his dresses are divine - there's no wonder why he was snapped up in 2007 by Giles Deacon while studying at Central St Martins. Since then he's worked with Kinder Aggugini, the English National Ballet as well as Ghost! Phew!

I caught up with Masato this weekend to find out his inspirations, loves and musical influences...

Describe your brand in 5 words

Femininity - Interest - Chic  - Experimental - Love

What's your favourite item from the last collection? 

Definitely my purple dress with wavy skirt - it's all of the words above!

How do you think music influences fashion?

Music influences fashion on a daily basis - if you think about it, it helps most people to choose what to wear on a night out

Do you have a musical hero?

Billie Holiday

Who's on your iPod just now?

Elbow

Who would be your dream musician to design for be, past or present?

Adele

What would be your dream gig?

Coldplay

What's exciting you most about the future of your brand?

To reach a wider audience and to see people enjoying my brand of chic femininity

We'll I'm now certainly a fan - for me, the fushia pink dress is a winner. The asymmetrical hem-line is very chic and would love great with my killer heels by Sam Edelman. Perfect for a cocktail party.

http://www.fashionrocks.com/fashion-rocks-blog/One-to-Watch-Masato

Masato Photo shoot July 2011

MASATO JONES 

AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTION 

2011/2012 

THE FLOWER PANELLED DRESS MODELLED BY JESS

          MODELLED BY FRANKIE COURTESY OF SHOOTDHS MODELS.

                             MODELLED BY VALESCA SHOOT DHS MODELS PADDINGTON
                             CANAL BASIN.

                                     JACKETS FROM THE AUTUMN/WINTER MASATO COLLECTION.

                              MODELLED BY VALESCA

                    ORANGE COCKTAIL DRESS MODELLED BY LARA (CHOSEN BY MASATO
                    TO MODEL ALSO STYLED THE SHOOT)

      FOR NOSTALGIA SAKE JESS IS WEARING THE FIRST OUTFIT MADE BY MASATO    
      THE "MRS JONES" DRESS. ORIGINAL CONCEPT DEVISED FROM A WEDDING
      DRESS HE HAD IN MIND.

      

     CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHY : SEBASTIAN SANTA MARIA http://www.ssmphoto.co.uk/
                        MODELS supplied by http://www.shootdhs.co.uk/
                        JESS LAMBER unsigned
                                                                                                        
                        HAIR STYLIST:  Jodie Austen
                        STYLIST :            Lara Spiller
                        MAKE UP :          Holly O'Brien
                        DIRECTION :      David Hill Souch and Sebastian Santa Maria
                        BOUTIQUE :       http://www.establishmentlondon.com/ 11 Porchester Place,  
                                                      London, W2 2BU Tel 02074028892 or 07973212723
                        LOCATION :       BATHURST MEWS, PADDINGTON CANAL, NORFOLK SQ
  

http://www.masato.co.uk/ 

DESIGNER MASATO JONES 

AUTUMN/WINTER 2011/2012 COLLECTION

SALES PLEASE CONTACT GAIL DOWNEY ON 02074028892 or 07973212723

FOR COMMISSIONS PLEASE CONTACT masatostudio@yahoo.co.uk 

PR and ORDERS please contact masatostudio@yahoo.co.uk  

Masato at Brighton Fashion Week

New Masato Jones collection 

Autumn/Winter 2011/12 

Now in order to appearance

The hat made by John Westwood Hill www.qhmillinery.co.uk 

 

Sales or for more information:

masatostudio@yahoo.co.uk

Credits : 

Hat design collaborator  : John Westwood-Hill

www.qhmillinery.co.uk

Photography Aris Vrakas, Paul Broomfield and headed by Kris Mitchell 

Production : Ziz De Silva, Ben Donovan devised by the original idea of  Mike Jones.  

Music for Catwalk :

  

J'Taime Moi Non Plus - Placebo 

Gracefully - Vintage Trouble album available on ITunes

Finale  Ca Plane Pour Moi - Presidents of the United States of America

Couture Day 3rd June 2011