Following on from their blockbuster fashion exhibitions about Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Dior, the Victoria & Albert Museum is turning its attention to the life and legacy of the French couturier Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel.
This will be the very first UK exhibition dedicated to Chanel and will be split into ten different parts, starting with the opening of her first store on Rue Cambon in Paris, the establishment of the House of Chanel, the introduction of Chanel No.5 perfume, and the evolution of her iconic design style up until her final collection in 1971, which still influences the way women dress today.
There will be a particular focus on Chanel’s links to Britain, offering insights into her use of tweed and textile firms based in the UK.