English Fashion from Tudor Splendor to Westwood Punk

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What made English trend-setters exchange their pearls and silk for safety pins and plaid? Why is London such a center for fashion trends?

This tour takes participants on an incredible journey through the vast and definitive fashion collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Beginning in the British Galleries with the opulence and intricacies of dress in the time of the Tudors, the walk also takes in the highlights of the V&A’s theatrical costume displays, luxurious jewelry exhibits, and contemporary fashion statements. In this made-to-measure Context tour, you will have unique access to what made London swing in the 60s and rock in the 80s. One-of-a-kind court dresses of the British monarchy are explored alongside style icons and fashion gurus including Oscar Wilde’s velvets and an incredible necklace named after Helen of Troy.

There will also be an opportunity to explore the bigger picture, considering 500 years of history through fashion and dress as a window on broader themes inc

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What made English trend-setters exchange their pearls and silk for safety pins and plaid? Why is London such a center for fashion trends?

This tour takes participants on an incredible journey through the vast and definitive fashion collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Beginning in the British Galleries with the opulence and intricacies of dress in the time of the Tudors, the walk also takes in the highlights of the V&A’s theatrical costume displays, luxurious jewelry exhibits, and contemporary fashion statements. In this made-to-measure Context tour, you will have unique access to what made London swing in the 60s and rock in the 80s. One-of-a-kind court dresses of the British monarchy are explored alongside style icons and fashion gurus including Oscar Wilde’s velvets and an incredible necklace named after Helen of Troy.

There will also be an opportunity to explore the bigger picture, considering 500 years of history through fashion and dress as a window on broader themes including nationalism, style, and beauty.