University Creates World’s First Public Menswear Archive

A UK university has created what it believes is the world’s first dedicated archive of men’s fashion to be open to the public. The archive, at Westminster University’s Harrow campus, contains more than 1,000 garments. Highlights include designs by Alexander McQueen and Burberry, as well as rare military clothing. It shows the impact military styles have had on menswear designs, says its creator, Andrew Groves. The archive’s military clothing collection dates back to World War One. There are also key pieces from Jean Paul Gaultier, Barbour, Levi’s, Berghaus and Comme des Garcons, said Mr Groves, a fashion designer and course director of Westminster’s BA in menswear. Read more at BBC News.