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The Rag Trade

First transmitted in 1966, Going to Work looks at some of the many sides of the hectic fashion industry in the 60s.

The programme features interviews with fashion designers Mary Quant and James Wedge, catwalk shows of the 60s, and follows the process of turning wool into finished cloth.

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Art of Fashion Collection

Art of Fashion Collection
Take a trip through our fashion past; archive programmes that celebrate the passion and creativity of extraordinary trailblazers in the fashion industry.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Peter West
Participant Mary Quant
Participant James Wedge
Participant Roger Nelson
Participant Tom Gilbey
Producer Alan G. Bell

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