Overview

Mountain Style showcases the history, vintage style and visual heritage of British outdoor clothing, charting the evolution from woolly jumpers, army surplus and tweed into highly technical specialist gear.

It details how manufacturing pioneers and maverick mountaineers pushed clothing further, faster and higher, sowing the seeds for global brands. From Everest 1953, via 1970s nylon and the 1980s colour explosion, to football terraces and ram raids: this is the story of how outdoor wear hit the mainstream and created style classics along the way.

A must for materials engineering and style enthusiasts alike, expect a display of clothing from the archives complemented by lots of amazing photos.

Speaker

Henry Iddon, Author

Henry has over 20 years experience as a professional photographer supplying location photography of action, architecture, documentary and modern lifestyles. Clients include UK Government departments as well as commercial, non-profit and news organisations worldwide.

He received an individual Arts Council Grant award in 2006 (Spots of Time) and 2017 (Instanto Outdoors) has been nominated for the National Media Museum Bursary Award, shortlisted for the And/or Book Awards as well as the Foto8 Best in Show Award.

Outside of photography he has been a member of the Great Britain Speed Skiing Team, has been involved in mountaineering exploits in Europe, Asia and Alaska, and has had success at an elite level as a racing cyclist. He is also part of the core team behind the Kendal Mountain Festival - with particular involvement in the arts and culture offering.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the North Lancashire Members Group in full. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE. Details you've provided may be passed on to the committee for venue access.

Time

18:00–20:00 BST.