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Beatrice Ross tells all on Zandra Rhodes: founder of London's Fashion & Textile Museum and Queen of Print.
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Britain’s pioneer of print, Zandra Rhodes, is determined to keep the spirit of handcraft alive through her nostalgic designs in the midst of a digital age.
What does it take to produce a Zandra Rhodes print design? Emmally Parsons, a screen printer at Zandra Rhodes’ London Studio, explains the process behind the prints.
When East came to West - how Zandra Rhodes’ collaboration with the Festival of India lead to a cross-pollination of culture and a revived interest in handcraft.
Helena Matheopoulos, the author of Fashion Designers in the Opera, comments on the transition of Zandra Rhodes’ garments from fashion to costume.