Room 105: Costume

Costume, room 105

This section features costumes worn on stage by leading actors such as Richard Burton as Henry V and Laurence Olivier in Oedipus Rex, musical performers including Jimmy Page and Brian Eno, the red dress and hat designed by Christian Dior for Vivien Leigh, a tutu worn by Margot Fonteyn and an Ossie Clark jumpsuit worn by Mick Jagger.

Room 105 is on Level 3 of the V&A South Kensington.

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Hollywood Sketchbook: A Century of Costume Illustration (Hardback)

Hollywood Sketchbook: A Century of Costume Illustration (Hardback)

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Event - Cosprop Costume Company

Thu 13 June 2013 14:00

Founded in 1965 by Oscar-winning designer John Bright, Cosprop is now one of the world’s leading costume houses.

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