Creativity in isolation is no easy feat — whether your time in quarantine has left you feeling anxious, exhausted or unable to concentrate — tapping into your creativity might not be as easy as it usually is. If you’re looking for prompts to start a new project, push past your creative block or simply keep you busy, we’ve collated some ideas below.
Peruse GFF Patron Zandra Rhodes’ archive
In 2013, GFF Lifetime Patron Zandra Rhodes released a digitised archive of her work dating from the 1960s. There are over 1000 pages of fashion drawings, video tutorials, “Ask Zandra'“ interviews and more to look through and inspire your next textile or print.
The Sarabande Foundation was founded by the late great Lee Alexander McQueen in order to provide support for emerging creative talent. The Sarabande Sessions look at art, fashion, jewellery and film through a series of conversations between the industry’s biggest talents. You can tune in at 5pm every day until the 9th of April.
Take a tour of galleries and museums around the world
Secret London has compiled a list of museums and galleries that you can only dream of visiting in the flesh, all of which you’re able to tour virtually. Visit Florence, Cape Town, Dublin or Texas from your sofa.
See the Faces of Frida on Google Arts & Culture
Frida Kahlo has been an inspiration to fashion designers for decades, but if you don’t happen to know much about the groundbreaking Mexican artist, this one’s for you. Google Arts & Culture have partnered with 33 museums across 7 countries to bring together a collection of Kahlo’s art, possessions, journals and more. For more digital exhibitions, check out Dazed’s listing here.
Stream plays for free
Watched everything on Netflix and a bit creeped out after watching Tiger King? The National Theatre is currently streaming full length plays on their Youtube channel every week, while Shakespeare’s Globe is doing the same on Globe Player.
Brush up on your drawing skills with a fashion illustration online course
Platforms like Skillshare or Udemy have online courses for every budget and skill level.
Francesca Belletini (CEO, Saint Laurent), Sidney Toledano (Chairman and CEO, LVMH Fashion Group), Christelle Kocher (Founder & Designer, Koché) and Simon Porte (Founder & Designer, Jacquemus) and Sir Paul Smith are among the lineup of guest lecturers giving online courses through the Institut Français de la Mode