A Series of Conversations
Ulster Presents and Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival continue their partnership in delivering a series of conversations with leading artists and creatives at Ulster University.
Following the success of the conversation with Turner Prize nominated artist George Shaw, Ulster Presents and CQAF23 announce Zandra Rhodes In Conversation.
Dame Zandra Rhodes has been a notorious figurehead of the UK fashion industry for five decades, CQAF and Ulster University are delighted she joins us for this special Q and A on her life and career
Setting up her own studio in 1969 and crowned Designer of the Year in 1972, Zandra Rhodes is one of the fashion world’s longest and brightest burning stars.
Zandra’s dresses and textiles have adorned some of the world’s most famous people, from Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury to Jackie Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Bianca Jagger, Kylie Minogue, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Her vintage pieces are avidly collected by fashion heavyweights Tom Ford and Anna Sui, Zandra Rhodes really is an icon of British popular culture.
An eponymous pioneer of the British and international fashion scene since the late 60’s, Zandra’s career has seen her collaborate with brands such as Valentino, Topshop and Mac Cosmetics. Continuing to collaborate with brands that inspire her Zandra has recently launched collections with the likes of IKEA of Sweden, Happy Socks, Free People and Fluevog amongst many other exciting partnerships and projects.
Tickets are £8.00.
A number of seats are available for fashion, design or arts students. If you would like to attend, please RSVP on a first come first served basis (clearly noting the name of the event in your subject line, to arts.culture@ulster.ac.uk