Blazer wearer
14
October 2025

The Men who made Menswear

The Arts Society Worcester - come and join us.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 20:00
Bishop Perowne C of E College
Merriman’s Hill Road Worcester WR3 8LE
Online Event

How did men from The Duke of Windsor to Alexander Mcqueen create their looks and influence men’s fashion? 

The story of 200 years of men’s tailoring told through the lives of the men who commissioned, created and wore it. How did men from The Duke of Windsor to Alexander Mcqueen create their looks and influence men’s fashion? We will look at wider cultural shifts since the 19th Century and how they have affected the way men present themselves.

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.