Gallery Talk - Reflexion: Enchantment, Self-Identity and Film with Cathy Lomax: Joan Crawford

Join Cathy Lomax, the artist behind Worthing Museum's Reflexion exhibition, as she explores the relationship between film stars and their audiences, and how iconic screen costumes have influenced fashion across generations.

At the heart of the talk is the famous white dress Joan Crawford wore in the 1932 film Letty Lynton. One of the most widely copied costumes in cinema history, its striking design has continued to inspire leading fashion designers, including Valentino, Chanel, Giambattista Valli and Molly Goddard.

Through this remarkable example of Hollywood's influence, Cathy will explore how film, celebrity, and fashion intersect, revealing cinema's lasting impact on how we dress and express ourselves.

Following the gallery talk, audiences can enjoy a screening of Letty Lynton at the Connaught Studio Cinema, introduced by film costume historian Tamar Jeffers McDonald.

A fascinating opportunity for film lovers, fashion enthusiasts and anyone interested in the enduring glamour of Hollywood's golden age.