‘Charleston for me is a place I’ve loved and known since I was about 14 [...] It’s been with me through my life.’
- Kim Jones
Watch Darren Clarke, our Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions, and Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior Men explore Duncan Grant’s influence on Dior’s new summer 2023 collection.
Want to know more about Dior x Duncan Grant x Charleston? Head to our Stories page at the link in our bio.
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🌸 ‘It was a place for them to both be creative, to paint or design.’
Yesterday in Paris, @mrkimjones unveiled his latest menswear collection for @Dior, Dior x Duncan Grant x Charleston. What an unbelievably exciting opportunity to partner on this collection inspired by the works of artist Duncan Grant…
In this short clip, Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior Men, talks about his influences and the inspiration behind his designs.
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Happy #MuseumWeek to all you museum-lovers out there!
Today's theme is #CreatorsMW - so what more obvious place to turn to than our studio? The studio of modernist artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, this iconic room is the very definition of creative experimentation.
And just as it offered freedom and inspiration to Vanessa and Duncan when they moved here over 100 years ago, Charleston continues to inspire artists and creators today such as Turner Prize-shortlisted artists Langlands & Bell.
Our current season of exhibitions and installations by the contemporary artist duo are in a sort of conversation with the house, it's history and it's artists. 'Ideas of Utopia', 'Absent Artists' and 'Near Heaven' are open until 29 August 2022.
To find out more and book your tickets, tap the link in our bio.
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🌷 ‘I am sitting at my open bedroom window…it opens down to the ground and I look out onto the lawn which has been extended up to the terrace… The monthly roses are in bloom. It’s a hot summer evening…the pinks are making the whole place smell…’
We hope your Sunday finds you as tranquil as Vanessa Bell when she penned this letter in June 1940.
For the artists that lived here, the house and garden always acted as a green escape from London. The garden was for working in, but also for entertaining and relaxing.
Today, the walled garden is in full bloom and ablaze with colour, just as Vanessa would have enjoyed it…
🧘 Come and visit our little patch of zen
🌻 Tap the link in our bio to plan your trip
🌸 Our walled garden is free to enter and requires no booking
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⏰ There’s just one week to go until our Designer & Maker Fair returns!
Our Hay Barn will be brimming with stalls from local and independent artists, ceramicists and designers.
Bringing together over 30 of the finest local makers, there’ll be a wide selection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind homewares, fashion and accessories to explore.
If you know a little-one who deserves a treat…
⛺ @pineandbear offer a collection of unique handmade gifts for adventurous families, celebrating the nostalgia of vintage camp life and the great outdoors.
👖 @bidiboon have a stunning selection of high quality, timeless children’s classics from 100% rescued and repurposed vintage Denim.
🪀 @happylittlefolks make wooden toys, nursery decor and interior accessories for children (and grown ups!) all made from natural and sustainable materials.
As well as the opportunity to purchase some very special handmade items, the makers and designers will be on hand to discuss their work, influences and ideas.
🗓️ Designer and Maker Fair, 18-19 June. Tickets available online, tap the link in our bio and explore ‘What’s On’ to book.
Photos courtesy of Pine and Bear, BidiBoon, Happy Little Folks
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