British Glamour Since 1950

We had been set several tasks to complete for when uni starts and one of them involved visiting galleries and museums.  I've been to London lots of times before but I had never been to the V&A.  I decided to choose this gallery becuase it currently has a fashion based exhibiton.  It is called 'Ballgowns: British glamour since 1950'

"From spring 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers. Displayed over two floors, Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 will feature more than sixty designs for social events such as private parties, royal balls, state occasions and opening nights.

The exhibition will cover over sixty years of a strong British design tradition that continues to flourish. Eveningwear from the V&A’s vast collection, by designers including Victor Stiebel, Zandra Rhodes, Jonathan Saunders and Hussein Chalayan, will be on show alongside dresses fresh from the catwalk shows of Alexander McQueen, Giles Deacon, Erdem and Jenny Packham.

A selection of royal ballgowns will be on display, including a Norman Hartnell gown designed for Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Diana’s ‘Elvis Dress’ designed by Catherine Walker and gowns worn by today’s young royals. Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 will also include dresses worn by actresses and celebrities including Elizabeth Hurley, Bianca Jagger and Sandra Bullock, and a stunning metallic leather dress created especially for the exhibition by innovative designer Gareth Pugh."

 

The exhibition is stunning! So many beautiful and facinating pieces in one place.  I spent an hour walking round in awe and took a few sneaky photos......

The beautiful courtyard area in the centre of the V&A.  A gorgeous place to have a coffee on a sunny day.

 

 A copy of Vogue from September 1954.

 

 

 

 A beautiful vintage Dior necklace.  And below are some more stunning pieces by

Christian Dior.

 

Finally if you decide to visit the V&A I recommend that you buy a coffee from the beautiful courtyard.... not only is the coffee delicious but it also comes in this gorgeous cup! .....(I am easily pleased)