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A 10-day journey into the clothing of those working on the Thames was explored through textiles, poetry, song, storytelling, and workshops, from the Watermen to future Gravesend Riverside workers. The purpose of Textiles, Garb, and the Thames was to explore and document the history of textiles and clothing along the Thames.
The opening day showcased poetry performances by several individuals, all incorporating works by Henry T. Bradford. Henry, a local resident with experience working on various docks and tugs along the Thames, contributed significantly to the event. Former Mayor Michael Wenban, who boasts a wealth of knowledge gained from his extensive career on the Thames, delivered a talk during the opening event. He presented a comparison between older uniforms and recent alterations and additions to Thames-based clothing. Wenban's informative discussion covered materials, their functionality in providing warmth and dryness during work, and highlighted differences in regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements over time.
The exhibition, Textiles, Garb, and the Thames, featured a display of photos showcasing dockland workers, tugboats, RNLI clothing, maritime garb, and other nautical-themed images. Within this exhibition space, tech pack designs for a maritime clothing collection were presented based on the photos displayed on boards. LV21, the red boat docked next to Fourth Portal, generously loaned clothing and uniforms from Trinity House and other maritime-based collections. This display remained open throughout the event, offering attendees the opportunity to observe ceremonial dress uniforms used on the Thames.
I designed these tech packs to align with my event, "Textiles, Garb, and the Thames." The concept aimed to integrate maritime clothing, fabric technology, and innovation, drawing inspiration from my local town, Gravesend. This collection served as a test of my knowledge accumulated over the years, stemming from internships at Vollebak and Purple Mountain Observatory, as well as my university education focusing on sportswear design. I amalgamated these skills and ideas, showcasing the collection for a two-month exhibition at the Fourth Portal space in Gravesend.
:Outcome
For more information about the event, go to: https://www.fourthportal.com/event-documentation/textiles%2C-garb-and-the-thames
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