Mary Katrantzou, inspired by Waddesdon, in conversation

Inspired by Walter Rothschild’s spectacular collection of natural history and in collaboration with the Natural History Museum at Tring, London’s celebrated fashion designer, Mary Katrantzou has used her unique aesthetic of crafting ‘surrealism out of realism and possibility out of impossibility’ to transform nature into three spectacular designs for the exhibition.

Having undertaken a number of special projects and commissions, notably for ballet costumes, Mary Katrantzou will discuss with Emma Davidson how she found herself working with the team at Waddesdon for an exhibition focused on museum specimens, and how she has used her famous digital trompe l’oeil prints to explore the intricate detail of butterflies and feathers creating designs for both dresses and a product collection of plates, mugs, notebooks and scarves, her first foray into homewares.

Emma Davidson is a London-based fashion veteran. She is Managing director of the international fashion recruitment agency Denza. She is known for her constant support to emerging talents and young designers.

Doors open 6pm, conversation starts promptly at 6.30pm, followed by a glass of wine and an opportunity to view the State Rooms at Spencer House.