Rebel Threads

The clothes we wear can say a lot about who we are as people. Throughout history, clothes have been used to express political views, gender and sexuality, defiance of convention, and to spark joy in dark times. From Philippe I, Duke of Orléans and  Chevalière d’Éon to Marlene Dietrich and British forces in WW2 join Holburne curator Hannah N Mills and explore Rebel Threads. 

Bio 

Hannah N Mills (she/her) is currently an assistant curator at the Holburne in Bath. Where she has worked on a range of exhibitions, including Illustrating Austen, which traces the evolution of book illustration from the 19th century to the modern day, and Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print, a vibrant celebration of Zandra Rhodes’ iconic ‘Hero Prints’ and her remarkable creative legacy. With over 15 years’ experience in the museum sector, she has worked for the Fashion Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.

 She is currently working on her PhD in Fine Art, History of Art, and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds, exploring the development of Artistic Communities in 19th-century London and the role of the artist’s house as a commercial space. She has lectured for the De Morgan Foundation, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Oxford University, University of Leeds and Bath Spa. Hannah holds an MA from UCL in History of Art (2018) and a BA Joint Hons from Bath Spa University in History and Heritage (2017). 

As a dedicated follower of fashion, Hannah is often spotted wearing anything from Victorian waistcoats to 1930s A-line dresses, embodying her passion for dress history in her personal style.

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