The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

opens an exciting new exhibition

Club to Catwalk

London Fashion in the 1980s

(image from toya.net)

The exhibition highlights the London club scene –

nightspots of fashion on parade

which fuelled the creative energy of

the emerging fashion talents of the decade.

Art students flocked to these vibrant venues,

inspired by music heard and dress observed.

They challenged previous fashion sensibilities and

in turn contributed significantly to the rise of

London as a leading fashion capital.

Creations by John Galliano, Betty Jackson, Wendy Dagworthy,

Katherine Hamnett and Stephen Jones, among others are featured.

Club to Catwalk

London Fashion in the 1980s

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

10 July 2013 – 16 February 2014

…

The Mona Bismarck American Centre, Paris

hosts the new exhibition

Little Black Dress

organised by the Savannah College of Art and Design/Museum

and curated by American Vogue contributing editor, Andre Leon Tally.

The exhibition chronicles the history and significance

of this wardrobe essential and will feature

pieces, which highlight  varied design

interpretations of this classic garment.

Mona Bismarck American Centre, Paris

Little Black Dress

3 July 2013 – 22 September 2013

(image from monabismarck.org)