Whilst on a surprise trip to Dublin earlier this month I stumbled across a temporary costume exhibition at the Chester Beatty Library. This exhibit celebrates the 100th year anniversary of the Journal des et Dames des Modes and features a collection of original fashion plates from the magazine, portraying the Parisian fashions during the pre World War One period. These plates are thought to have been from Edith Dunn's own collection as she was a great follower of fashion and