12
February 2026

THE MEN WHO MADE MENSWEAR

Welcome to The Arts Society Tarporley
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 13:15
The Community Centre, Tarporley
113a High St Tarporley CW6 0AY
Online Event

The story of men's tailoring over the past 200 years, told through the lives of the men who commissioned, created and wore it. Tailors, shirtmakers, hatters and other craftspeople in London, especially around Savile Row & Jermyn Street, have shaped the way men dress since the Regency. This lecture also looks at the wider cultural shifts since the early 19th century to the present day and how they affected the way that men present themselves.

February is the Donation Lecture, supporting our Young Arts Projects.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mr Russell Nash

Russell trained and worked as an actor, writer, puppeteer and theatre maker for 15 years. He also spent time as a journalist, jewellery business owner and writer. In 2015 he qualified a London Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Around this time he rekindled his love of art and art history. He now regularly guides the major art galleries and museums in London including the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tates Modern & Britain and the British Museum. He has delivered lectures for institutes and museums, as well as numerous U3A groups and other societies.