ARTS AND CRAFTS TODAY

Fenton House, London (2009)

Focusing on the arts and crafts of the costume designer, Andrea Galer, this exhibition ran for over 4 months. It featured costumes from the films to highlight the huge contribution that handmade crafts make to the film industry. It also highlighted the importance of supporting craftspeople around the world in embroidery, lace-making, tatting and beading.

There was also fundraising events to raise awareness and money for the lace makers in Galle after the devastating tsunami in Sri Lanka.

ROMANCE AND REALITY

Wells & Mendip Museum, Somerset (2009)

An exhibition featuring the costumes from BBC's Miss Austen Regrets, showcasing them tastefully throughout the rooms, with windows that overlooked the striking Cathedral Green.

Original costumes and information boards were sensitive to the style of the property.

JANE EYRE

Haddon Hall, Derbyshire (2008)

In the BBC's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s, Jane Eyre, Haddon Hall was the remarkable location for the novel’s Thornfield Hall, where Mr. Rochester resided. Andrea's award winning costumes returned to this breath-taking medieval house after filming for a stay of four months, where Bronte's story was brought back to life once more.With costumes displayed wonderfully throughout the rooms, visitors could loose themselves in the moment and re- discover the characters and the period again and again.

MISS AUSTEN UNDRESSED and WHATS BEHIND A CUP OF TEA

Fenton House, London (2008)

This exhibition focused on the costumes from BBC's Miss Austen Regrets, featuring everything from the bonnets right down to the corsets. It provided a fascinating insight into the history of fashion.

During Jane Austen's time, Tea was also an important part of everyday life, much like it is today. This exhibition explored the Georgian relationship with this popular import.

ROMANCE AND REALITY - MISS AUSTEN REGRETS

Jane Austen Centre, Bath (2008)

This inspirational exhibition delved in to the themes of crafts and lifestyle whilst simultaneously presenting the costumes from BBC's production of Miss Austen Regrets. This remarkable exhibition included a short 10-minute film that ran throughout the day. The film went hand in hand with the tailor made installation; using quotations from Austen's work, exclusive film footage and delightful music.

Visitors described their experience as 'enchanting', 'educational' and 'thoroughly enjoyable'.

THE COSTUMES FROM PERSUASION

Jane Austen Centre, Bath (2007)

The costumes from ITV's Persuasion were displayed in the Georgian city of Bath, the original setting for Jane Austen's final masterpiece. Each costume had its own display board detailing the colour choices, fabrics used and the history of the garment. There was also a short 10 minute film with clips from the adaptation, quotations from Austen's work and beautiful classical music.

AN AUSTENTACIOUS CHRISTMAS

Ham House (Miss Austen Regrets) (2007)

An interactive exhibition looking at what Christmas might have been like during the Regency times. It focused on food the activities of the Festive season in 19th century England and also featured the costume from BBC's Miss Austen Regrets. The short film and attractive information boards informed and educated visitors, as well as blending in nicely with the interiors of Ham House.

JANE EYRE

Fenton House, London (2007)

EVENT: Drinks and canapés accompany an exclusive screening of 'Behind the Scenes of Jane Eyre' which showed how Andrea used fashion and film to raise awareness of the plight of textile workers in Sri Lanka after the tsunami.

BLEAK HOUSE

Fenton House, London (2006)

The award winning costumes featured in BBC's Bleak House took center stage at this remarkable exhibition. It explored the concept of what goes into making costumes for the 21st century film industry. It addressed the various skills required to create the perfect garment as well as the importance of ensuring that the actor feels comfortable whilst in character.Additional elements such as the display boards accompanied the costumes beautifully and we were respectful the building’s historical surroundings.

SHERLOCK HOLMES

Fenton House, London (2005)

Fenton House proudly hosted the unforgettable costumes from BBC's Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Silk Stocking staring Rupert Everett.

HE KNEW HE WAS RIGHT and EROICA

Fenton House, London (2004)

The gorgeous costumes from two successful productions; He Knew He Was Right and Eroica, blended perfectly with the interior of Fenton House. Visitors enjoyed and admired the many dresses as seen on stars such as Christina Cole.

COSTUMES AND COUTURE

(Withnail and I, Mansfield Park and others) Fenton House (2003)

Fenton House exhibited costumes from Take a Girl Like You (2000), Withnail and I (1987) among others. Mannequins were arranged informally around the rooms, rather than in glass cases, which allowed the guests to appreciate the amazing detail of the antique, custom made trimmings and the high quality of the craftsmanship up close. A special evening, 'Withnail and You', was also arranged, which included a special screening of the cult classic, fine wine and cakes. As an extra bonus members of the audience performed scenes from the film and the best recital was rewarded with a Withnail coat.

DRESSING FOR THE WAY WE LIVE NOW

Fenton House (2002)

This exhibition featured costumes from BBC's production of Anthony Trollope's, The Way We Live Now (2001), along with bridal wear inspired by Andrea’s costumes from the films Firelight (1996), Imogen's Face (1998)
and Mansfield Park (1998). The costumes were set out sensitively around the existing contents of rooms and great care was taken to ensure we adhered to National Trust standards. Due to popular demand this extraordinary exhibition was extended, running a total of 4 weeks. During this period it was reported that visiting numbers increased by 10% compared to the same period the year before with a significant number of visitors citing the exhibition for their main reason for visiting.

A WINDOW ON FILM TO FASHION

Whitchurch Mill, Hampshire

Retail display promoting the sale of 'Power of Hands' Lace goods, all ethically produced by the survivors of the devastating Tsunami