Friday Late August 2010: Retro Hollywood Glamour / Friday Lates / Happenings / V&A Channel

The enduring appetite for 1950s glamour was illustrated by the willingness of 'Friday Laters' to enter into the retro theme by dusting out floral frocks, matching patterns, sunglasses and headscarves in late August. Visitors were rewarded with a series of 'get the look' activities including a 'blowdry bar' organised by hairdressers Daniel Hersheson, by L'Oreal Paris's Hollywood Makeover or even by screen printing a 1950s style print with the help of 'I Dress Myself'. When you had perfected the image you could set off on a guided tour of the Grace Kelly show with its curator or listen to Hollywood designer Deborah Landis talking about great 1950s costume designers