Alice Cicolini wrote the text for the exhibition and catalogue of "Washed Up"
In support of Selfridge's "Project Ocean", "Washed Up" highlighted the impact of over-fishing on the environment. The exhibition, curated by Judith Clark, was held in the Selfridges’ Wonder Room, and showcased 26 ocean-inspired couture garments and accessories by designers including Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Gareth Pugh, Iris Van Herpen, Philip Treacy’s lobster hat (on loan from Lady Gaga), a bespoke Swarovski crystal-encrusted swimming cap, designed by Naomi Filmer and a selection of historic garments, in particular a Victorian bathing outfit. The exhibition staged victorian cabinetry within a desolate landscape of dead coral recovered from UK customs.