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Welcome to V&A South Kensington, a world of creativity in the heart of London. From unmissable exhibitions to extraordinary collections, there is something for everyone at the global destination for art, design and performance.
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Schiaparelli London Ltd: Paris chic crosses the Channel
Schiaparelli London Ltd: Paris chic crosses the Channel
Find out more about Elsa Schiaparelli's London branch, opened in 1933, that brought Parisian style to British high society
Seven things you didn't know about legendary costume designer Bob Mackie
Seven things you didn't know about legendary costume designer Bob Mackie
Seven things you may not have known about the 'Sultan of Sequins', Bob Mackie
Mapping Glastonbury
Mapping Glastonbury
Explore the objects, sights, sounds and memories of 50 years of Glastonbury Festival
Embroidery styles: an illustrated guide
Embroidery styles: an illustrated guide
Don't know your counted thread from your freestyle? Get up to speed with our illustrated guide
Unboxing Mysterious Eye Miniatures – Secret Tokens of Forbidden Love
From the Collections
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Tippoo's Tiger, mechanical organ, about 1793, Mysore, India -
(Detail) Trajan's column, plaster cast, by Monsieur Oudry, about 1864, Paris, France -
The Great Bed of Ware, designed by Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1590 – 1600, Ware, England -
3D-printed Extinction Rebellion logotype woodblock -
Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, manufactured by Custom Flag Company Inc., 2020, Westminster -
(Detail) Pérou evening ensemble, designed by Christian Dior, by Bodin Brossin, 1954, Paris, France -
Costumes for 'Le Train Bleu', designed by Coco Chanel, 1924
