Silhouetted performer on stage with robotic arms overhead, set against a vibrant green background.

special event

Members' Preview Day Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show

Thursday 2 April

Be the first to explore our new exhibition at the exclusive Members' Preview Day

Step into over a century of fashion innovation and discover how the catwalk has evolved from intimate 19th‑century salons to today’s immersive, global runway spectacles.

Celebrating the creativity and energy of the fashion show, Catwalk brings together landmark examples from renowned houses including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Maison Margiela, Vivienne Westwood, Mary Quant, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Charles Jeffrey, among others.

Through film, photography, original garments and rare archival material, explore the artistry, experimentation and spectacle that have shaped some of fashion’s most iconic presentations.

For a first look at this exhibition at our Members’ preview, early booking is recommended. You can book as many tickets as your Membership type allows and please bring your Membership card(s) along with your tickets when you visit the exhibition. The named cardholder must be present to use the tickets on the day.

Image credit: Alexander McQueen, S/S 2010, Plato's Atlantis © Helmut Fricke / DACS / VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 2026

Thursday 2 April

10.00 – 17.00

Exhibition Gallery

Free, booking required

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In one of the most memorable catwalk moments from Alexander McQueen's career, two robots spray-painted a dress worn by the model Shalom Harlow.