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Ballgowns : British Glamour Since 1950

19 May 2012-6 Jan 2013

V&A
London SW7 2RL

Overview

The V&A celebrates the newly renovated Fashion Gallery with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers. Presented are more than sixty designs, including eveningwear by Norman Hartnell, Victor Stiebel and Zandra Rhodes alongside dresses fresh from the catwalk shows of Alexander McQueen, Giles Deacon, Erdem and Jenny Packham. See a selection of royal ballgowns, including Princess Diana's 'Elvis Dress' designed by Catherine Walker and dresses worn by Beyonce, Sandra Bullock and Elizabeth Hurley, and a stunning dress by Gareth Pugh.