Press Releases
Peacocks and Pinstripes Exhibition Launches Redeveloped FTM - 15 January 2008
The newly redeveloped Fashion and Textile Museum in London’s Bermondsey Village will open its doors to visitors in February 2008 with a brand new exhibition – Peacocks and Pinstripes – a snapshot of masculine style. This photographic exhibition is a portrayal of male style from the 1930s to the present and is the first in a series of exhibitions to be presented as part of the FTM’s redevelopment. more
New Fashion Academy At The FTM Mends Gap In Sector Support - 12 December 2007
The newly redeveloped Fashion and Textile Museum is home to a unique new Academy providing a much-needed hub for education and professional development within the fashion, textile and jewellery sectors. more
Skills Minister visits FTM - 23 November 2007
David Lammy, Minister for Skills in the new Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, visited Newham College's Academy for Fashion Textiles and Jewellery at the Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) in Bermondsey this week. more
Redeveloped FTM opens doors in December - 5 November 2007
The Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) in Bermondsey, founded by Zandra Rhodes, is being redeveloped by Newham College as an up to the minute education, exhibition and visitor centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery. The redevelopment of the centre is due for completion in December 2007 with the first public exhibition scheduled for February 2008. more
Fashion and Textile Museum reopens its doors for party season - 5 November 2007
The Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) at the heart of the fashion quarter of London’s artistic Bermondsey Village is now taking bookings for this year’s Christmas party season. The FTM provides a unique and versatile venue for up to 300 people and is the perfect option for parties, product launches, press conferences and seminars. more
