80s Fashion @ V&A

Having been born in the 90’s, I took my mother with me as a guide to the 80’s themed fashion exhibition which is currently on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum. At the time it seemed like a good idea. When we got in however, she informed me that she was more of a […]

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Middle Eastern Photography @ V&A

When I first head about the current exhibition of Middle Eastern photography at the V&A I was beyond excited. Given that many of my ancestors have grown up here I was interested to see how the show would be staged. Hoping for fresh light to be shed on a part of the world which is […]

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Ballgowns @ V&A

This year has been full of fashion exhibitions and the Victoria & Albert Museum has long been one of the best to hold displays in the field of fashion. Right now the show on everyone’s lips is ‘Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950’, a luxurious treat for the fashion connoisseur. The exhibition, which comprises of 60 […]

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Fashion + Art Collusion @ V&A

The V&A is giving us the opportunity to see the genius pairings of some of the most influential British artists and fashion designers in our jubilee and olympic year. As I adore both art and fashion, I just couldn’t miss this unique opportunity to see the two mediums combined. Among the designers are Hussein Chalayan, […]

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Golden Spider Silk @ V&A

The V&A is currently playing host to a one of the kind cape made from the silk of golden orb-weaver spiders from the mountains of Madagascar. Well hidden in a single room at the back of the museum is an explanation of the process in which this stunning garment was made. The dazzling material came […]

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