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Diaries
Inspired by the The Golden Age of Couture, the 2008 Diaries and Address Book take as their muse the V&A's extensive collection of fashion illustrations and John French photography to form a truly elegant and ultra fashionable range. A perfect elegant gift for either yourself or for a friend. The John French Archive is unique to the V&A and contains beautiful and chic fashion imagery from the British Fashion photographer John French.
Pocket Diary £6
Desk Diary £13
Golden Age of Couture Book
The Golden Age of Couture
Paris and London 1947 - 1957
Edited by Claire Wilcox
£35.00 Hardback, £24.99 Paperback (exclusive to the V&A Shop)
This lavish book features stunning gowns and exquisite tailoring from designers such as Balenciaga, Balmain, Givenchy, and Dior as well as evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon and Cecil Beaton.
Shoe Charm Bracelet
All of the shoes on this distinctive charm bracelet are based on 1940s and 1950s shoes in the V&A's collection.
Charm bracelet with all seven shoes £75, individual shoe charms £10 each
Unicorn Brooch
Inspired by figurative 1950’s jewellery as seen in the exhibition this Unicorn Brooch casts an enchanting spell on your clothes. Made from Swarovski crystals.
Exclusive to the V&A Shop £20
Femina Prints
These beautiful replica advertisments from the 'golden age' are taken from the French magazine Femina and come as mounted mini prints. All images are from the V&A's collection.
Prints £7.50 each