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.
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Ballgowns: About the exhibition
The exhibition will cover over sixty years of a strong British design tradition that continues to flourish. Evening…
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In the gallery...
Designing for the ball, wearers, royalty, a special occasion - a glimpse of what will be on show in the exhibition…
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Ballgowns at the V&A Shop
The V&A Shop celebrates a British design tradition and the reopening of the Fashion Galleries with a capsule range …
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Events
Details of talks, workshops, lectures and book club events taking place around the Ballgowns exhibition.…
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British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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