Contemporary Wardrobe

@contemporarywardrobe

Street Fashion Archive for Fashion, Film & Research
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Some of our pieces photographed and styled by @george_eyres_ 1. Pink and blue “je t’aime” sweatshirt with zips 2. Black and white polka dot skirt suit
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2 days ago
As part of our relaunch we asked some of our friends and collaborators to select a favourite piece from the archive and write a few words. More to come...
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10 days ago
@simoneashley visits the newly refurbished Contemporary Wardrobe in the May issue @voguegermany ! Photographer: @frederikehelwig Styling: @elizabethfraserbell Hair: @____chiwong____ Make-up: @babskymakeup with products from @lorealparis Manicure: @nailsbymh Producer: @nickfw / @_honor.agency Head of Editorial Content @_kerstinweng Global Design Director EU: @jannico Global Entertainment Director: @cbroday Visuals Editor: @colesontoast
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17 days ago
Thank you to everyone who attended our relaunch party earlier this month. We asked some of our friends to select their favourite pieces from the archive: choices ranged from a Quiksilver rash guard as seen in Hackers to a Westwood/McLaren black leather bikini from SEX. The variety of items and the stories behind them speak to the vast scope of the collection and the incredible collaborators we are so lucky to work with. Thank you @isaac.judah_ @plastermagazine for the photos!
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23 days ago
After several months of hard work we have relaunched! The collection has undergone a process of careful re-presentation, with garments being curated to celebrate their provenance, use and cultural significance. We now offer an on site bookable research space and an extensive fashion library of printed material and ephemera to allow stylists, costume designers, researchers, and students to access this valuable resource more easily and meaningfully. Thank you to everyone who has helped with this massive undertaking. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new…
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1 month ago
Nearly ready for the opening
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1 month ago
Still at it
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1 month ago
We have been busy with the refurb here at Contemporary Wardrobe! Keep an eye open for updates…
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1 month ago
By popular demand we are adding another Hackers (1995) screening on 16th December! Doors are from 7pm and we will be displaying some pieces from the film. Join us to celebrate Roger K. Burton, costume designer for the film and our fearless leader, and to commemorate Hackers’ 30th year. Tickets via @thehorsehospital website
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5 months ago
Hackers (1995) screening and introduction, with costumes from the film by Roger K. Burton on display @ The Horse Hospital. Doors at 7pm, on 17th December 2025. Tickets available now via @thehorsehospital website.
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6 months ago
Our brown faux fur trapper hat worn by @devhynes in @anothermagazine Styled by @elliegracecumming Photography by @martinahooglandivanow
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6 months ago
Goggles with decorative craft pipe cleaners and pom pom in @selfservicemagazine Photography @davidsimsofficial Styling by @benjaminbruno_
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7 months ago