12 November 2026 2:00pm–2:45pm M&S Archive

Guest Speaker – All in the Best Possible Taste: 50 Years of Fashion and Style at M&S, with Dr. Jade Halbert

Fashion historian Dr Jade Halbert takes a look at British taste in fashion since the 1970s. But where did this idea of a national and coherent ‘British’ taste come from? And what role has M&S played in its formation? Jade will explore how M&S has been central to our understanding of ‘good’ taste in British fashion, and discuss what role it might play in its future. 

Free event, refreshments included. Booking essential, book your place below.

Please note: although our printed leaflet shows a different start time, the talk will begin at 2pm.

Event details

Date 12 November 2026
Time 2:00pm–2:45pm
Location M&S Archive
Michael Marks Building
University of Leeds
LS2 9LP