is part of London's 2012 Cultural Olympiad program 'Stories of the World'.

The program presents exciting new museum projects across the UK created by young people. The project is led by the Arts Council in partnership with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).

/// MORE THAN FASHION 2012 IS A GROUP OF YOUNG POETS, WRITERS, RESEARCHERS, FILM MAKERS AND DESIGNERS BASED AT THE GALLERY OF COSTUME IN PLATT HALL. MANCHESTER AND IS PART OF THE NORTH WEST'S 'GLOBAL THREADS' PROJECT LOOKING AT COTTON ///

/// This tumblr holds all the elements of inspiration that both feeds and stimulates 'More Than Fashion 2012' ///

/// Lead Artist Producer: Michael Barnes-Wynters ( Doodlebug) ///

/// "THE AGE OF ELEGANCE?" IS A FRESH RE-MIX OF A TRADITIONAL EXHIBITION PRESENTING A CONTEMPORARY VERSION OF THE STORY OF COTTON.///

/// DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE EXHIBITION HAS NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 30 JUNE. ///

///WEDNESDAYS-SATURDAYS 1.30-4.30PM. FREE
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