What: Exhibition
Where: Victoria and Albert Museum
When: 5th April - 27th July 2014
This exhibition is not only a visual delight, but tells a captivating story of the rise of the Italian fashion industry in the wake of the Second World War to the present day. Beautifully and spaciously displayed pieces are accompanied by good succinct text and brilliantly evocative videos showcasing the designs and the contexts in which they were worn. The world of 1950s filmstars shooting on location in Italy is wonderfully captured through these videos, and brings vibrancy and movement to the exhibition. This is a welcome addition, as the static mannequins, whilst showing off the clothes to perfection, inevitably do not capture the garments' true essence as pieces designed to be worn and lived in.
Particular highlights not to be missed include the section on tailoring, and the final room showcasing pieces from contemporary Italian collections. For any lover of the Gucci Museum in Florence, this exhibition will not fail to disappoint.
Find out more: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-the-glamour-of-italian-fashion-1945-2014/about-the-exhibition/
