Unveiled: 200 years of wedding fashion from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London 

Dita Von Teese on her wedding day, 2005. Dress by Vivienne Westood, hat by Stephen Jones. Photograph by and courtesy of O. Barbu

Dita Von Teese on her wedding day, 2005. Dress by Vivienne Westwood, hat by Stephen Jones. Photograph by and courtesy of Odessy Barbu.

Romance. Glamour. Extravagance.

 

Exhibition now closed
17 December 2011 – 22 April 2012

 

Experience the evocative world of weddings through this extraordinary collection of wedding attire from the 19th century to today. See outfits inspired by tradition, practicality, fashion, fantasy – and, of course, love.

Highlights include celebrity gowns by stellar international designers such as Norman Hartnell, Vivienne Westwood, and Christian Lacroix. Also on show are special commissions by New Zealand designers WORLD, Lindah Lepou, and Jane Yeh.

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Audio interviews

Interviews

Download audio interviews with V&A curator Edwina Ehrman to your MP3 player before your visit, and then listen once you are inside the exhibition.

Watch interviews with New Zealand designers featured in Unveiled: WORLD, Lindah Lepou, and Jane Yeh.

Download or listen to curator conversations
Watch interviews with New Zealand designers

 

Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonExhibition partner: VisaExhibition partner: Cook Islands TravelsCore funder: Absolutely Positively Wellington

Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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