All these authentic Japanese kimonos were lovely but Francesca was beginning to feel a chill around her undercarriage. (Photo by Becca McHaffie on Unsplash)
Many will have socks and scarves. But can you assemble an actual outfit? The short answer is, not if you want to cover your arse appropriately. But if you bring your own trousers, you can cut a dash with these finds.
The first stop is of course the V&A, and as usual it is hard to choose, but the vivid colours of their beautiful Ikat shirts from India are pretty irresistible, if not cheap.
V&A Ikat shirt, £125
A limited edition tee shirt created in partnership with the Actual Beatles. And it’s a lovely shade of khaki green too. They also sell an Official”Help” scarf that is 122 inches long so you can recreate that album cover which is pretty awesome…
The Abbey Road ‘Let It Be’ 1970 T-Shirt £25
This year, rock the festive sweater with a design that celebrates DOGS IN SPACE
Science Museum Laika Jumper £35
If you’ve ever been to North Oxford you’ll be unsurprised to hear that the nearby Ashmolean does an excellent line in floaty kimonos and dangly earrings. This soft grey number is my favourite
Ashmolean Slate Stork Kimono £50
If you like your florals BIG then Kew is the place for you. This cardi is all Zoom calls on the front, kitchen supper party on the back.
Passionflower Cashmere Cardigan £175
There are tees in all the shops but none as vibrant as this one, created exclusively for Tate as part of a collaboration with London-based artist Yinka Shonibare CBE.
Tate, Yinka Shonibare CBE t-shirt £30
Is an apron clothing? I don’t care. Look. At. It. It’s made from a Heals textile from the Museum’s archives and it is bloody lovely.
Museum of the Home Tivoli Apron £26
A proper raincoat, which is just what you’d expect from the National Maritime Museum, in a glorious yellow to cheer you up when facing the drizzle on a boat or otherwise.
Adult Yellow Raincoat £85
