Absolutely stunning works of art at the Press Preview of Schiaparelli exhibition at the V&A yesterday. And incredible to think that some of the pieces are almost a hundred years old. A must see 💖
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Refugee Nation Flag, design by Yara Said, Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, 2016, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Busts at Victoria & Albert Museum
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Die Galerie Wittenbrink freut sich anzukündigen, dass Tom Fecht für den Prix Pictet 2025 nominiert wurde.
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A dazzling display of men's fashion from the past 300 years is about to leave you speechless! If you love men's fashion, don't miss the V&A exhibition - Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear
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#Yupvoted #Menswear #VAMuseum #FashionHistory
A new archive in London celebrates David Bowie—the chameleon of rock—dazzling and profound career and colorful legacy. by @lisad.bsky.social and @lornabaldwin.bsky.social
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In honour of Leo season, here are three majestic lions at the V&A Museum, London. These electrotype copies of the silver lions from Rosenborg Castle, Denmark, were acquired in 1885 and showcase 19th-century art and industrial innovation. #VAMuseum
📸 © Ursula Petula Barzey.
Barbara Johnson was just 8 years old when she began recording swatches of every new dress she had made.
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skirt worn by Tsonga women in South Africa that enhances hip movements during traditional dances. It is a staple of Sho Madjozi's wardrobe when she performs. #ootd #Fashionhistory #VAMuseum #fieldmuseum
Lady of one of the top global influencers of fashion, her promotion of African designers was impactful. Obama particularly liked Tunisian designer, Alaia, and wore him numerous times, like here when her husband won the Nobel Prize in Oslo. #Fashionhistory #AfricaFashion #VAMuseum #FieldMuseum
silk in a bright fuchsia pink. The ensemble is actually called Mbeuk Idourrou (one who wears an impressive garment). Indeed, it is so impressive that it was used as the promotional picture for the exhibit! #Fashionhistory #ootd #VAMuseum #FieldMuseum
When I was viewing #AfricaFashion, I couldn't quite get over this 2020 ensemble by Nao Serati, a unisex brand located in Johannesburg. It blends traditionally feminine and masculine elements of dress, as well as pink and blue, to create an iridescent purple dance outfit. #VAMuseum quotes Neo (yes,
source of inspiration for Laura Tarot and Baay Sooley's Dakar-influenced streetwear style. Tarot and Sooley teamed up to make Bull Doff, based in Dakar, and are known for their punk and Afrofuturistic motifs. #Fashionhistory #ootd #vamuseum #fieldmuseum
The 1st theme the #vamuseum picks out is minimalism. They explain that this is in contrast with popular stereotypes of African fashion always being bright, colorful, and loud. Instead, some designers focus on fashion history and traditional techniques by pulling back the layers that can sometimes
again, she preferred Nigerian fabric. However, the silhouette is characteristic of her designs, as is the matching hat, which was made to look like a gele (headwrap). #Fashionhistory #ootd #Africafashion #vamuseum #fieldmuseum
a word used more generally for elaborate trimmings like cords, fringes, and braided metallic designs. It is a traditional Moroccan raft that is used on many textiles. #Fashionhistory #Africafashion #VAMuseum #FieldMuseum
Lady Ashley Shaw-Scott Adjaye for their engagement party at Westminster Abbey, which was featured in Vogue magazine. His work has catapulted Ghana fashion into worldwide recognition #Fashionhistory #AfricaFashion #ootd #vamuseum #fieldmuseum
comprises a blue jacquard jumpsuit and a matching embroidered jacket. This is one of his evening wear pieces, which combine impeccable tailoring, elegance, and whimsy. His pieces were sold in high-end London boutiques. #Fashionhistory #FieldMuseum #VAMuseum
👟 Looking back at Fashion V Sport at the V&A (2008–09), a deep dive into the cultural collision of sport & style, from high fashion to sneakerhead culture.
📺 Watch the video: youtu.be/uU45hgQ_Ozo?...
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Think you know your sports fashion? @V_and_A
Test your style smarts with this V&A quiz and match the decade to the sportswear! From ’70s tennis whites to 2000s athleisure—what’s your era? 👇
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The V&A Museum's new Storehouse opens public access to 250,000 items, including Elton John's costumes and Brutalist architecture, aiming to boost public engagement with its vast collection. #VAMuseum #CulturalAccess #PublicEngagement
A black and white photograph of the courtyard at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The image captures an ornate red brick building with intricate architectural details, including arched windows and decorative stonework. In the foreground, a fountain sits in the middle of the open space, surrounded by a paved courtyard. The contrast between the dark tones of the brick and the lighter shades of the sky and stone features highlights the building’s historical elegance.
“A museum is a place where one should lose one’s head.”
– Renzo Piano
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Visited the V&A's "The Great Mughals" exhibit and was captivated by Dara Shikoh's 1630 calligraphy. His work, including Majma-ul-Bahrain, beautifully bridges Islamic and Hindu philosophies. A timeless testament to spiritual unity.
#DaraShikoh #MajmaUlBahrain #MughalArt #InterfaithHarmony #VAMuseum
Stunning Art Deco Cartier necklace commissioned by Maharaja Digvijaysinhji of Nawanagar in 1937. #victoriaandalbertmuseum #vamuseum #althanicollection #cartier
María Félix's snake necklace, created by #Cartier in 1968. The lifelike serpent took two years to make and is set with 2,473 brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds. #vamuseum
Press opening of the amazing CARTIER exhibition at #VAmuseum yesterday. So many iconic Cartier pieces on display... #cartierexhibition #victoriaandalbertmuseum
