This year marks the 40th anniversary of fashion designer Jean Muir's first collection, author Sinty Stemp and friend Felicity Green join Jenni to talk about her enduring appeal.
BBC R4 Womans Hour Wednesday 13th December 2006
Fashion designer Jean Muir’s work is known for its classic, timeless, discreet quality and
this year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of her first collection. She died in 1995 and
this year her husband donated more than 18,000 items to the National Museums Scotland, including
letters, original designs, photos and clothes. A new book celebrates her life and work and its
author Sinty Stemp and friend Felicity Green will be joining Jenni to talk about Jean Muir’s
enduring appeal.
'Jean Muir - Beyond Fashion' by Sinty Stemp, with a foreword by Felicity Green, published
by Antique Collectors' Club, ISBN No: 1851495215.