From Bonnie and Clyde to Clueless - style on the silver screen has become synonymous with iconic fashion trends. To celebrate the release of her new book, The Fashion of Film, Beyond Retro is hosting a talk by famed fashion historian Amber Butchart to take vintage enthusiasts on a unique journey through cinema fashion.

Drawing inspiration from how film has influenced fashion for over a century, Butchart’s latest book takes a closer look at how the silver screen has transformed the catwalk over the last 100 years, and her talk at Beyond Retro will delve into this even further.

Schedule

18:30 - Doors Open, Drinks

19:00 - 19:40 - Amber Butchart: Beyond Breakfast at Tiffany's

19:40 - 20:00 - Q&A with Audience

20:00 - 20:30 - Drinks

The talk will take place on the 21st September in Beyond Retro’s Archive Pop Up in their Dalston store. Focusing on films lesser known for their influence on fashion, ‘Beyond Breakfast at Tiffany's’ will give the audience a rare insight into the more surprising links between the silver screen and high fashion.

A Beyond Retro veteran, Amber’s fashion knowledge has led her to contribute to multiple fields across cultural heritage, broadcasting and academia. As an Associate Lecturer at London College of Fashion, she regularly speaks nationally and internationally, and specialising in the historical intersections between dress, politics and culture. She has contributed to numerous productions for the BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 4, written books on the influence of nautical style and is currently writing a history of British fashion illustration for the British Library.

The Beyond Retro Archive Pop Up, running for the month of September, is an exceptional collection of one-of-a-kind garments. These pieces are rarely on offer to be viewed or sold, so the pop-up gives vintage enthusiasts a unique opportunity to view, browse and even purchase such highly coveted garments. From designers to tailors, these pieces are the perfect inspiration for those passionate about fashion and its history. There will also be a small selection of the best vintage items from the Dalston store within the pop up, that offer a more affordable range of classic vintage for customers to enjoy and purchase.