Purple Fashion

[10/01/2025]

“Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion” exhibition opened last week at the Barbican, London

Fashion’s messier side takes centre stage, showing how dirt, decay, and imperfection can spark new ideas about beauty and value. From rusted gowns to mud-stained fabrics, the show captures both the fragility of clothing and its power to be reborn.

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