Yesterday, the biggest names in fashion gathered for “The Golden Age of Couture Gala” opening celebration held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The V&A “Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957” exhibition will run from September 21 until January 6th, 2008 with £9 admission fee.
The display will include gowns and other couture designs from Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and lesser-known English designers such as Hardy Amies, Norman Hartnell and Balmain among others. Illustrations and screenings of films such as 1957’s Funny Face and The Devil Wears Prada will also be featured in the exposition.
Here are some of the photographs that will be included in the exhibition:
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