The at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh showcases an internationally significant collection of textiles and fashion. The gallery is split into six thematic sections that explore how designers and consumers have shaped fashion: Designing and Making Fashion , Designing and Making Textiles , Fashionable Appearances , Dreams and Desire , Body Image , and Cutting Edge . Gallery Highlights
: The collection includes rare 16th-century short doublets, 17th-century English embroidery, and 18th-century mantuas. NudeS_BodyS.rar
: Contemporary items from designers such as Nicholas Daley are displayed to celebrate modern creative identities. The at the National Museum of Scotland in
: The gallery features dedicated sections for designers like Bernat Klein , known for his fabrics used by Chanel and Saint Laurent, and the archive of Jean Muir. : Contemporary items from designers such as Nicholas
Scholarly discussions regarding the gallery and its "material turn" focus on how seeing and touching historic fabrics encourages empathy with past societies. Research papers presented at conferences like The Association of Dress Historians explore topics ranging from the construction of 19th-century luxury garments to the global influence of Japanese boro textiles.