Bouwer's long-term working relationship with Whitney Houston (1963 – 2012) saw him create hundreds of on-stage looks for the singer, each tailored to her preference for ease of movement and support for her vocal chords. Discover the inspiration behind the striking design and the painstaking process of its embellishment as the dress is prepared for display in our DIVA exhibition.
Discover more about our costume collection at the V&A.