We take a look at some of our favourite exhibitions that we have visited this year…
Fashion City, London Museum Docklands: this immersive exhibition delves deep into the world of Jewish Londoners and how they influenced the world of fashion. Taking visitors through personal stories of those who worked in the industry to revealing how they helped create some of the world’s most renowned brands, it is a humbling and thoughtful exhibition that is filled with insight. On display until the 14th April, you can catch up with our full review here.
Diva, V&A Museum: on display until the 10th April 2024, this suitably glamorous exhibition at the V&A delves deep into exploring what a diva truly is and all the associations that it brings with it. What we loved about this exhibition was that it didn’t just feel like an exhibition, it is completely immersive, with music and sound being played through headphones to make it feel a very intimate experience. It feels like a complete celebration of not only the word itself but also all those it represents – showcased through some wonderful outfits worn by the likes of Tina Turner, Vivien Leigh, Marilyn Monroe and Whitney Houston among others. Highly recommended – but catch our full thoughts here.
Disney100: The Exhibition, ExCel London: it would be remiss of us if we didn’t mention this exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the film company. Filled with plenty of artefacts from the archives along with other more interactive features to keep the whole family thoroughly entertained. While due to its popularity of course some areas are a little busier than others, there is absolutely no need to rush your way around and fully absorb just how far Disney has come since first forming a century ago. Catch up with our full review here.
Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, Sotheby’s: this was such a rare opportunity to get a close look at what Freddie Mercury was like as person through his personal possessions, which were auctioned after the exhibition which saw thousands of people queuing around the block to see them. All of the possessions on display were from the singer’s home Garden Lodge with everything being displayed with great thought and insight, categorised perfectly to provide a memorable experience. Full review is here.
Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto, V&A Museum: due to immense popularity, tickets for this exhibition (on until February) have already sold out but it was well worth a visit. While the woman herself may remain illusive as ever in this exhibition, there is no doubting that there are some stunning exhibitions on display. Elegantly displayed to highlight the skill and imagination of this designer and the impact that she had on fashion.
Crown to Couture, Kensington Palace: this was certainly one of the glitziest exhibitions of the year, highlighting the way in which Georgian fashion has and continues to influence fashion today – particularly in the world of celebrities. With Kensington Palace proving to be an extremely effective backdrop, this exhibition perfectly captured the ways in which red carpet functions today and the outfits worn can be easily compared with fashions worn at the Georgian court. Personal highlights was seeing Audrey Hepburn’s dress she wore when she won her Oscar, Blake Lively’s stunning dress worn at a Met Gala event and Katy Perry’s chandelier outfit – but there was much more to dazzle visitors as well. Our full review can be found here.
Luxury & Power: Persia to Greece, British Museum: as with any British Museum exhibition, this one is filled rich in detail and information that it is completely possible to make you feel that you are actively part of the history being brought to life. This particular exhibition explored the similarities between Persia and Greece, complete with a huge range of artefacts which might come across as overwhelming yet at the same time by the end of it it feels as though the curators were only really getting started with the subject. I was dazzled and left wanting to find out even more. Full review here.