Horrockses Fashions

This exciting exhibition explores the groundbreaking impact of Horrockses Fashions on British ready-to-wear during the transformative post-World War II era.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the iconic label, this exhibition reveals how Horrockses combined couture principles with high-quality cotton textiles to redefine accessible elegance for women from mill workers to royalty. Through vibrant floral prints, innovative textile collaborations and a commitment to craftsmanship, Horrockses not only shaped 1950s fashion but also reflected and influenced changing ideas of femininity and women’s roles in post-war Britain.

Drawing from the largest museum collection of Horrockses dresses and fresh scholarly insights, the exhibition offers a rich narrative of style, social history and visual cultural.