On Sunday I paid a visit to the Victoria and Albert museum to take a look at the Hat Show by Stephen Jones. It turned out to be even better than I thought it would. There were some amazing pieces that were made on comission for some incredible designers like Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano (a personal favourite). There were also pieces worn by the Queen and inspired by different cultures.
The exhibition has four main themes: Inspiration, Creation, The Salon and The Clients. Each have their own detailed sections and gives you a full apreciation of the making process. The exhibition follows in the footsteps of the first V&A fashion show in 1971, Fashion: An Anthology by Cecil Beaton.
As it was an exhibiton I was unable to take any pictures, but for any interested readers, click here to view more information. Tickets for Adults are £5 and £4 for Seniors and Students, there is also a discount for groups. Entrance into the Victoria and Albert museum is free, you only have to pay for the exhibition. Anybody visiting London make sure you check this out.
For those who can't splash out on the tickets, or whilst your there, go and see the Fashion Collection it is a MUST see. It includes some amazing pieces from the 18th Century up to the 21st Century and features the most talented designers such as Calvin Klein and Valentino. You'll also find the iconic Watteau dress by Vivienne Westwood modelled by Linda Evangelista.
To see more about the Fashion collection click here
