Get Physical Events

Samba Street Soccer tournament with French Connection
Samba Street Soccer players showcased distinctive drills and practices, before leading small group tutorials. Participants were rewarded with French Connection prizes!

View the action on the V&A YouTube Channel!
Samba Street Soccer
Samba Street Soccer - The Coach
Samba Street Soccer - The Tricks  

and check out the  Friday Late Flickr pages

Sam Johnson’s and Richard Shed’s Hybrid Logo T-shirt Workshop
A hands-on workshop where you could design your own T-shirt with all the sportswear logos you ever dreamed of - and you could take your self-made confection home with you.
Event is free but places are limited.
 

WITH exercise
A Bluetooth download enabled you to receive a free sample of a WITH agent exercising for you. Witness the scene of where the exercise took place.
 

I-Saw’s Incredible Engraviti Shoeshine Extravaganza
A visual spectacle of the shoe shine stand where Chum 101 from I-Saw hand-engraved a pair of leather trainers, as featured in Fashion V Sport.

See Chum 101 in action on the V&A YouTube Channel!
 

Fashion V Sport Guided Tours
Guy Hills, designer of Dashing Tweeds and photographer Paul Hartnett 's personal tour of Fashion V Sport.
 

In-conversation
Fashion, Room 40
20.00-21.00
Designer Aitor Throup talked about the relationship between Fashion, Sport, creation and inspiration with style.com’s Sarah Mower.
 

Film screenings
Double Rush (7 mins)
Directed by Aziz Rahman & Jessica Agullo, 1986
In 1986 in New York City, there were no fax machines and there was no email. There was only one way to get a package delivered between 34th & 59th streets in Manhattan within 15 minutes, guaranteed. The only option for this situation was a special bike messenger run called the "Double Rush".

Space Chase (6 mins)
Directed by Duncan & Pearson, 2006
Space Chase is a fast-paced short film from Catsnake Studios. Our hero and heroine become locked in a frantic race using elements of Parkour to reach their goal.

Push (11 mins)
Directed by
A short film about skateboarding.
 

DJ set – Fidgital
Nod your head to a special selection of old school hip hop and funk tunes and experience the special combination of live scratching and violin. Throwdown UK present one of their freshest talents Fidgital.
  

ALSO SHOWING

Fashion V Sport
The Porter Gallery, Room 48
Buy tickets at the Information Desk, last entry 21.00
 

The Story of the Supremes: From the Mary Wilson Collection
Fashion , Room 40
Buy tickets at the Information Desk, last entry 21.00
 

COMING SOON

Friday 26 September, 18.30-22.00
FRENCH CONNECTION FRIDAY LATE: CLOSE-UP is an evening devoted to the technique, drama and glamour of fashion photography. Witness a still-life photo shoot for a forthcoming issue of W magazine; create your own statement adornments and be led through the V&A’s incomparable photography collections by leading lights in international fashion photography.
 

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French Connection is very excited to be working with the V&A Friday Late. Offering a unique opportunity to creatively engage with an audience interested in fashion and design, these quirky and innovative events celebrating contemporary culture reflect French Connection’s personality and style.