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Life on the Outskirts | Presented by Helen Storey Foundation, University of Leeds and Manchester Metropolitan University
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Photograph courtesy of Platon (1994) to mark 10 years in fashion. Helen Storey’s Kensington and Chelsea Bin Bag Ball Skirt, from Present Times Collection Autumn/Winter 1993
Photograph courtesy of Platon (1994) to mark 10 years in fashion. Helen Storey’s Kensington and Chelsea Bin Bag Ball Skirt, from Present Times Collection Autumn/Winter 1993

Life on the
outskirts


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About the project


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Presented by Helen Storey Foundation, University of Leeds and Manchester Metropolitan University, Life on the Outskirts is an AHRC-funded project about finding fresh creativity by revisiting past practice.

Over more than 30 years as a practitioner, Helen Storey has produced innovative, surprising, indispensable, beguiling, beautiful, and arresting creative responses to innumerable briefs and issues across fashion, society, art, and the environment. Her archive stands as case study and inspiration for this project, highlighting a pathway through the creative opportunities that archives can offer.

This website features:

  • A sample selection from the archive of Helen Storey Foundation highlighting key pathways through the material
  • A journal of project findings, student interactions with the archive and other gathered responses
  • Details of events where you can get involved with the project

 


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Project team:

Abigail Balkitis, University of Leeds
Caroline Coates, Helen Storey Foundation
Robert Knifton, University of Leeds
Alison Slater, Manchester Metropolitan University
Helen Storey, Helen Storey Foundation

To contact us, email: lotohsf@gmail.com

 

Links:

www.helenstoreyfoundation.org

www.dress4ourtime.org

www.primitive-streak.org

www.catalytic-clothing.org


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Archive

Choose a themed pathway through a selection from the digital archive of Helen Storey Foundation.

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Inspiration


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‘No Stitches Wedding Dress’, 1981, for BA Fashion, Kingston Polytechnic (Illustration by Helen Storey)


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‘No Stitches Wedding Dress’, 1981, for BA Fashion, Kingston Polytechnic (Illustration by Helen Storey)

Frustration

‘Crin Dress’ from Rage, 1991 (Photo by Ezzidin Alwan for HSF & Kingston University)


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‘Crin Dress’ from Rage, SS 1991 (Photo by Ezzidin Alwan for HSF & Kingston University, 2015)

Memory

‘Front and No Back Dress’ from Edith’s Sister Collection, AW 1995 (Photo courtesy of British Vogue, 1995)


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‘Front and No Back Dress’ from Edith’s Sisters, AW 1995 (Photo courtesy of British Vogue, 1995; Styled by Lucinda Chambers)

Evolution

“‘Closing Neural Tube Dress’ from Primitive Streak, Helen and Kate Storey, 1997 (Photo by Justine, modelled by Korinna at Models 1)


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‘Red Fur Neurulation Dress’, by Helen and Kate Storey, from Primitive Streak, 1997 (Photo by Justine, modelled by Korinna at Models 1)

Mobilisation

The disappearing 'Opera Coat' from Wonderland, 2007 (Photo by Nick Knight; modelled by Alice Dellal at Select)


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'Opera Coat’ from Wonderland, 2007 (Photo by Nick Knight for ShowStudio; modelled by Alice Dellal at Select)

Collaboration

Erin O’Connor wearing the air purifying ‘Herself dress’ in Catalytic Clothing (2011, dir. Adam Mufti)


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Erin O’Connor wearing ‘Herself’ in Catalytic Clothing, 2011 (Still from film directed by Adam Mufti)

Society

Dress For Our Time at St Pancras International, 2015 (Photo by David Betteridge; modelled by Louise)


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‘Dress For Our Time’ at St Pancras International, 2015 (Photo by David Betteridge; modelled by Louise)

Resilience

Neurogenesis [detail], 2017 (Photo by Helen Storey)


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Detail of Work in progress by Helen and Kate Storey (Photograph by Helen Storey, 2017); details to be announced in Spring 2018
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Journal

Click on any box to uncover creative responses to the archive from students, members of the public and project participants.

Amanda Shropshire, Bulletproof

  The HSF body of work does not shy away from difficult social issues…


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LOVECOATS, Za'atari Refugee Camp, Jordan From Dress For Our Time, 2015 Photo: UNHCR Jordan / Za’atari Camp

Life on the Outskirts Exhibition: Contemporary Practice inspired by the Helen Storey Foundation Archive


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Open 11th October – 24th October (Weekdays 9am – 4pm) Opening Discussion – Thursday…


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‘Warrior Woman’ and Helen Storey: ‘Dress For Our Time’ at the UN, 2016 (Photo by David Betteridge; modelled by Louise)

A close-up of Leeds LOTO

  These images highlight the wonderful works of creative practitioners in the Life on…


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Photography by Jules Lister, 2018.

Life on the Outskirts exhibition closing event, Leeds

The Life on the Outskirts exhibition closed in Leeds on Friday 20th July, with…


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Photo Credits - Fiona Blair, University of Leeds

Life on the Outskirts exhibition, University of Leeds

  A glimpse of the Life on the Outskirts exhibition in situ at the…


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Plastic A La Mode S.O.S – In Progress

Plastic A La Mode by Warren Reilly, BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice (MMU), displays a conceptual response to the…


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Georgia Hardman, You are Idolised

Print. Original acrylic on canvas    Within today’s ever evolving society, archiving has advanced…


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Mary Wells, Untitled

I was immediately attracted to the elegance of Helen Storey’s work and her ability…


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Georgia Taylor Aguilar, Environmentally Sustainable Curation

Utilising fashion and science, Helen Storey’s work addresses climate change, the environment and global…


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‘Dress For Our Time’ at St Pancras International, 26th November 2015 (Photo by Gretel Ensignia and courtesy of St Pancras International)
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Events

Find out more about workshops, symposia, exhibitions and other events by the LOTO team – and get involved! #lifeontheoutskirts

Life on the Outskirts Exhibition: Contemporary Practice inspired by the Helen Storey Foundation Archive

Open 11th October – 24th October (Weekdays 09:00 – 16:00) Opening Discussion – Thursday…


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‘Dress For Our Time’ outside the UN, 2016 (Photo by Helen Storey; modelled by Louise)

LIFE ON THE OUTSKIRTS, exhibition closing event

Closing Private View: 19th July, 4.30pm – 6pm Exhibition Open: 10th – 20th July,…


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Life on the Outskirts: Contemporary Practice inspired by the Helen Storey Foundation Archive

Exhibition Open: 10th – 20th July, 10am – 5pm (Gallery closed Sunday/Monday) Closing Private…


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Photograph courtesy of Platon (1994) to mark 10 years in fashion. Helen Storey’s Kensington and Chelsea Bin Bag Ball Skirt, from Present Times Collection Autumn/Winter 1993

Symposium

The Life on the Outskirts Symposium, hosted at Manchester School of Art, brings together…


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Polaroids of running order for Edith’s Sisters, AW 1995 catwalk show

Life on the Outskirts: Kingston Workshop

The third workshop of the ‘Life on the Outskirts’ project, will continue to explore…


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‘No Stitches Wedding Dress’, 1981 (Photo by Ezzidin Alwan for HSF & Kingston University, 2015)

Life on the Outskirts: Leeds Workshop

As part of the AHRC-funded ‘Life on the Outskirts’ project, this workshop will continue…


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‘Dress For Our Time’ at St Pancras International, 2015 (Photo by David Betteridge; modelled by Louise)

Life on the Outskirts: Manchester Workshop

The ‘Life on the Outskirts’ project workshops are primarily aimed at students (undergraduate and…


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‘Herself’, by Helen Storey and Tony Ryan, from Catalytic Clothing, 2010 (Photo by Ezzidin Alwan for HSF & Kingston University, 2015)
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