# Event Details - **Event Name**: 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Step into the couture filled wardrobe of Gloria Levin in new exhibition 'Dressed for Business', after hours at the Beecroft Art Gallery.About this EventStep into the decades spanning wardrobe of Gloria Levin in new fashion exhibition 'Dressed for Business: The Gloria Levin Collection of Hardy Amies Couture', after hours at the Beecroft Art Gallery.The Beecroft's new fashion exhibition explores the wardrobe of Gloria Levin, one of the most influential women in British business history, and lifelong patron of Hardy Amies. Amies, perhaps best known for his work as official couturier to Queen Elizabeth II, is one of the most renowned couturiers in the history of British design. Brought up in Essex, he was well known for his menswear tailoring, although he started his fashion career in womenswear. From his early work, Hardy developed a natural propension to tailoring, creating an innovative approach to suits that were both comfortable and flattering for women. 'Dressed for Business' presents the timeless pieces that Amies designed for Gloria, including exquisitely tailored suits and extravagant dresses spanning four decades of British fashion.Explore the exhibition after hours at the gallery with a complementary glass of wine, before learning more about Gloria's incredible life and her relationship with fashion in a tour by Senior Curator Vittorio Ricchetti. Doors open at 6pm, with half an hour for exploring the gallery. The talk begins at 6:30pm, and the event finishes by 8pm.Prebooking is essential. This event is 18+ only. FAQs below. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ab398a80-d89f-11f0-965b-ab1dfd503d60-rimg-w1110-h740-dc909090-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ab71b180-d89f-11f0-a4f1-ab89ef198835-rimg-w1036-h740-dc140717-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/dressed-for-business-after-hours/100001977395945503 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, womens-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.46, max: 10.46, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southend-on-Sea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Beecroft Art Gallery - **lat**: 51.5426601 - **long**: 0.7105113 - **full address**: Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3b37cfb961bfe053722f4824bbea9cfe603d7929ca629964b22d6620fb5c3d58-rimg-w1200-h600-dc364e58-gmir.jpg?v=1765684077 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours being held? - **A:** 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours? - **A:** Tickets for 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours are priced at GBP 10 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 10 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours? - **A:** 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours is organized by Southend Museums. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 'Dressed for Business' - After Hours is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southend-on-Sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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