Events

A radical new look at one of the world’s best-known textiles

A snapshot of the late Vivienne Westwood’s career through the eyes of collector, Peter Smithson. Items from the Museum’s collection that echo and contextualise historical references in Westwood's work are displayed alongside.

This landmark exhibition will be one of the most wide-ranging surveys of contemporary fashion culture ever staged in the UK.

The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.

An exhibition about the museum’s co-founder Hilary Bourne (1909 – 2004) and Barbara Allen (1903 – 1972), her partner in life and work.

Untold stories of Black British fashion.

Embroidery is the most important cultural material of Palestine. This ancient practice is characterised by remarkable beauty and complexity.