Episode of Series “This Is Britain”.
Discusses, in humorous fashion, the evolution of men’s clothes, showing how details of dress have evolved over the years. The role of fashion is portrayed in the work of a master tailor, fitting an Englishman in the latest style. From this new style a new trend may emerge in the fashionable West End of London and spread to tailoring establishments throughout the country.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311257
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fashion
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fashion design
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fashion designers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Fashion
Crafts & Visual Arts → Fashion design
Crafts & Visual Arts → Fashion designers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Tailoring
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Tailoring
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fashion
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fashion designers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)