THE CUTTING CLASS

Since 2011, The Cutting Class has been a rare resource that shines a light onto the range of skills used to create garments. Most of the time, the aim of the site is simply to say ‘Look at this. Isn't it clever?' for the reason that there are many garment details that we all take for granted. Even on the most utilitarian of garments, someone somewhere has had to consider the best way to finish the seams or the best method to cut and sew the pockets. Some of these methods are hundreds of years old, and some of them have only just been invented... The Cutting Class provides an online analysis of key haute couture and ready‑to‑wear collections with a focus on construction techniques and design methodology... The Cutting Class analyses ready-to-wear and haute couture collections to highlight the pattern making and sewing techniques used to create fashion design.

Primary location: Wood Green United Kingdom