**What is Style Stories?**

Style Stories is a celebration of the memories attached to the clothes we love and have fun with. The New Creatives at Jumped Up Theatre invite you to get involved and share your stories of clothes that mean something to you…

Everyone has a piece of clothing that means a lot. Whether it’s the dress you wore at your wedding, the suit you wore to Prom, the shoes you wore to climb a mountain or the jacket you wore to every concert you’ve ever attended. Do you have a lucky tie? Or a Saree you were given by a member of the family? Perhaps you have a coat from the 50’s that you keep in perfect condition, or maybe a pair of denim jeans from the 70’s that you are constantly repairing or adding patches to.

Whatever the fashion, whatever the item; if it means something to you, we want to hear the story…

Tell Us Your Style Story

The New Creatives want to hear about you and your special articles of clothing.

Tell us about the piece of clothing and how you got it, if it was given to you, tell us about your relationship with the person who gave it to you. Tell us all about the great memories you have of times you’ve worn it, and how important it is as a part of your life.

Use the button below to go to our online submission form.

The New Creatives will follow up on some submissions with a request to join us for a mini photo-shoot in June 2024 to be used in an upcoming exhibition.

Style Stories: tell us your story

Style Stories Examples

Anne’s Story

Ann, an older woman, smiles as she dips her hat to the camera. — **Anne in her Hat**

This hat was made for my Grandmother in the 1960s. I haven't worn it in a long time but I have it in my bedroom so I see it every day. I would like to be the old lady who wears hats

Jack’s Story

Jack stands smiling, holding the sides of a sequined jacket. — **Jack in his piece of clothing**

This piece of clothing is important to me as I commissioned it for my first compering gig last year. When I put it on, it feels like my armour, I feel fabulous.

Tony’s Story

Tony stands, pulling his jacket away from himself as he demonstrates it to the person taking the photo. — **Tony in his jacket**

I used to go to lots of discos in the 1970s and this was one of my disco jackets. A friend’s daughter said, “If you’re going to throw it out I’ll have it…” which made me realise how cool it is.

Laura’s Story

Laura sits on a chair, wearing her denim skirt and matching jacket. — **Laura in her denim skirt and matching jacket**

I found the skirt in a charity shop years ago and fell in love with it, I came across the matching jacket on Depop and I was like OMG I have to get this. Since then, I have worn the set together and have made repairs rather than throwing it away.

Read all the Style Stories Here

The photos of Style Story participants above were taken by Thomas Byron Photography.

Style Stories Events

The New Creatives will be running a booth* at upcoming events in Peterborough with fun opportunities to share style stories as well as to dress up and try on all kinds of clothes.

Come and find us at:

Saturday 18 May & Sunday 19 May: Peterborough Celebrates

Thursday 23 May: PECT Sustainability Awards

September (TBC): Exhibition of Style Stories photos & “Makers Market Day”

*The Style Stories booth was designed by local artist, Rose Croft.