Victoria & Albert Museum Explores Club Culture
1st August 2013 The creative explosion of London fashion in the 1980’s sets the pace for this lively exhibition. Many of the designers who are acclaimed today, had their roots in the heady days of London club life and fashion. Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Betty Jackson, and Katherine Hamnett are among the pioneers who altered fashion during this period.
The impact of London club culture was felt far beyond the club doors, and reinvented fashion worldwide. More than eighty-five outfits from the designers, plus accessories by Stephen Jones and Patrick Cox, are on display, and illustrate the creative relationship between catwalk and club wear. Exhibition continues through 16 February 2014. To book tickets, visit www.vam.ac.uk/clubtocatwalk JG
Top photo: Body Map A/W 1984 Cat in the hat takes a rumble with a techno fish Model: Scarlett Cannon Copyright Monica Curtin Middle photo: 1985 Joseph jumper: Victoria and Albert Museum, London
