Stoker on the Runway: The Gothic in Contemporary Fashion
- Sunday 25 October 4:00pm
- Trinity College
- €13 + €1 booking fee
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What happens when Gothic literature meets the runway? Historian and fashion expert Laura Fitzachary reveals the dark and surprising connections between Irish fashion, Bram Stoker and contemporary designers.
From JW Anderson to Alexander McQueen, Dilara Findikoglu, Rick Owens and Simone Rocha, designers have drawn on Gothic literature, Victorian mourning dress and the darker side of history to create some of fashion’s most striking looks. This illustrated talk will explore how the worlds of Dracula, Gothic fiction and Victorian dress continue to inspire fashion designers today, while considering Ireland’s place in this rich and often overlooked fashion history.
Laura Fitzachary is a historian and historical consultant based in Dublin. A former museum professional who has also worked in Paris across the art market and luxury fashion, she now consults on exhibitions internationally and contributes to publications as a fashion historian. She is co-founder of the Fashion History Society of Ireland and, as @seekthehistoric, shares her research into the history of art, beauty and fashion with a wide audience.
| Location | Graduates Memorial Building |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Doors | 3.30pm |
| Age Suitability | 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers are permitted. |
| Warnings | May contain some images not suitable for children. |
| Accessibility | This venue is wheelchair accessible. More info |
Trinity College, Dublin 2
The closest Luas stops are located at Trinity and Dawson Street stop on the Green Line and the Abbey Street stop on the Red Line.
Trinity College is served by a number of Dublin Bus routes. The closest stops are:
Stop 319, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 1, 9, 13, 40, 44, 44D, 83, 83A, 140, E1, E2
Stop 320, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 7E, 11, 11B, 16, 19
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 7B, 11, 11B, 13, 19, 27, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180, E1, E2
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 19, 845
Stop 4521, College Green, Southbound: 13, 49, 65, 65B
Stop 4521, College Green, Westbound: 27, 56A, 77A, 77N, 151
Nearest accessible parking is Q-Park Dawson Street, Car Park Trinity Street and Fleet Street Car Park (550m away).
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are €13 + €1 Booking Fee. Wheelchair tickets are available at time of booking.
Arrival
Located in the centre of the Trinity College Campus, guests can enter via College Green or Nassau Street. The campus courtyards are cobbled but there are paved pathways that connect to all of the buildings.
Via Nassau Street, guests will pass through the Arts Building, which has ramped entry and exit points. From there, follow the pathway past Fellow’s Square and Library Square. The Graduates Memorial Building is on the right after the Library Square.
Via College Green, guests will pass through the college’s main archway that leads to Parliament Square. Following the pathway, guests will walk straight and then take a left at Library Square and then an immediate right.
The closest step-free Luas stops are located at Trinity (270m) and Dawson Street stop on the Green Line and the Abbey Street stop (600m away) on the Red Line.
Trinity College is served by a number of Dublin Bus routes. The closest stops are:
Nearest accessible parking is Q-Park Dawson Street (750m away), Car Park Trinity Street (500m away), and Fleet Street Car Park (550m away).
Entry
The main entrance of the Graduates Memorial Building is accessed by approximately six stone steps with no railing. Wheelchair users can access the building using the platform lift located by the steps. Staff and volunteers will be there to assist.
Space
The Graduates Memorial Building consists of four storeys above ground level and a basement. While the platform lift brings wheelchair users to the ground level, the rest of the building is only accessible via steps. This event is taking place on the ground floor.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There is an accessible toilet located on the ground floor; it is equipped with handrails. A member of staff will need to unlock the door.
There is an official Changing Place toilet facility located in the Arts Building equipped with a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench and a ceiling track hoist system.
Bar
There will be no bar at this event.
Performance Space
This event will take place in the Debating Chamber. This is a carpeted room with the panellists sitting at the top of the room and guest seating in lines of chairs arranged around the room.
Seating
Moveable seats with no armrests will be provided in the main space of the venue.
Sound
This will be a mic’d event using the venue’s in-house PA system.
Lighting
Throughout the venue, there will be brighter lights with some darkened areas in the performance space. The bathrooms have direct white light. No strobe lighting will be used.
Quieter Room
There is no designated quiet space in the Graduates Memorial Building.