About Lara

Lara Flecker has always loved creating things, whether it is knitting a jumper or writing a story. She originally trained as a costume maker and after a brief spell working in the theatre and film industry, she moved sideways into the museum world. Lara now works at the V&A where she has become a leading expert in the display of fashion and dress and has written a book on this subject called A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting.

Lara has been making up stories all her life. She is particularly interested in children’s literature and has written a number of novels and picture books for different ages. She lives in London with her husband and three children.