Ballgowns - British Glamour Since 1950
Thursday, 24 May
10:00
-
17:45
Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, Cromwell Road, Chelsea, SW7 2RL
How Much:
£10.00 (Tickets)
The V&A's major exhibition of 2012-13 consists of a exploration of the concept of glamour - through a series of more than 60 ballgowns from the 1950s right up to the present day.
Expect designs by the likes of Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Erdem, Hussein Chalayan and Zandra Rhodes.
Until 06.01.13.
Expect designs by the likes of Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Erdem, Hussein Chalayan and Zandra Rhodes.
Until 06.01.13.
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