MAKING MENSWEAR VISIBLE THROUGH OBJECTS AND RESEARCH

The Westminster Menswear Archive is a research collection of more than 2,000 garments and accessories spanning over 250 years. Founded in 2016 at the University of Westminster, it supports object-led teaching, research, exhibitions and industry collaboration.

The collection brings designer fashion together with workwear, uniforms, sportswear, technical clothing and everyday dress. By examining garments directly, the Archive reveals how menswear is designed, made, worn and given cultural meaning.

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Alexander McQueen

Glen Plaid Jacket
S/S 1998
WMA 2017.016

Single-breasted notch lapel jacket with diagonal seam from left shoulder to right underarm. The top half of the jacket is a light blue glen plaid, and the lower half is a black wool with a blue pinstripe. There is a breast pocket on the left chest, and a pocket with a flap on each side. The centre front fastens with two buttons. The back has a single vent at centre.

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ULTRA VEIL

ULTRA VEIL 30 October – 8 November 2026 Ambika P3, University of Westminster 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS 11.00–19.00 daily | Free entry The Westminster Menswear Archive presents ULTRA VEIL, a new immersive exhibition by artist and designer Aitor Throup at Ambika P3. The exhibition presents Throup’s first new body of conceptual fashion work in a decade and brings together more than 100 unique objects, including clothing prototypes, sculptures and drawings. Rather than p

Updates

New garments recently added to the archive include a Take 6 Corduroy Suit (2026.23.1 and 2026.23.2).