In 1947 Christian Dior launched his 'New Look', and with it one of the most glamorous and remarkable decades in fashion history. This 'golden age' celebrated the end of the war and the birth of a new era.The Golden Age of Couture is a stunning exhibition featuring work by Parisian couturiers such as Christian Dior, Pierre Balmain, Cristobal Balenciaga, Pierre Balmain and Hubert de Givenchy, together with their London counterparts Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies.
The exhibition looks at the secret world of couture, exploring the structure of fashion's grand houses, the skills and craftsmanship of the ateliers, and the lifestyle of the chic clientele. Illustrated with fabulous period gowns and photographs, it shows the process and inspiration behind some of the most glamorous styles of all time.
Victoria and Albert Museum - London
The Golden Age of Couture
Paris & London
1947 - 1957
22 September - 6 January 2008
Advance Telephone & online booking +44 845 629 745
£10.40 concessions available
in person or on the day £9.00 concessions available
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