Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show

Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
exhibition
Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
On now until 17 January 2027
"An immersive journey through a century of runway history" Vogue
A celebration of over 100 years of catwalk history
A UK exclusive to V&A Dundee,
Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
charts the dramatic evolution of the catwalk, from the private salons of the late 19th century to today’s immersive, live-streamed runway experiences.
Celebrating the creativity and energy of the fashion show,
Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
brings together landmark examples from renowned houses including
Alexander McQueen
,
Balenciaga
,
Chanel
,
Dior
,
Maison Margiela
,
Vivienne Westwood
,
Mary Quant
,
Gucci
,
Louis Vuitton
, and
Charles Jeffrey
, among others.
Through a rich mix of film, photography, original garments, and archival materials, the exhibition marks seminal moments from iconic runway presentations throughout the last century and explores their lasting cultural impact. Join us to discover the spectacle, innovation and artistry behind some of fashion’s most legendary moments.
Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
is a new exhibition by V&A Dundee and the Vitra Design Museum.
Image: Shalom Harlow in the final look for Alexander McQueen's No. 13 collection (Spring/Summer 1999) © Robert Fairer
On now until 17 January 2027
V&A Dundee
1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ
Exhibition Gallery
Tickets £7 – £16, book in advance for £2 discount. Members and kids go free!
Key Objects
LOEWE, Ready-to-Wear, S/S 2023
Fashion show by Paco Rabanne in his boutique in Paris, 1968
Gucci, Ready-to-Wear F/W 2018/19
Invitation to the fashion show Schiaparelli, Haute-Couture, S/S 2025
Fashion Show scenery from Gazette du bon ton, 1921
Chanel Fashion Show S/S 2015, Paris
Käthe von Porada, Mode in Paris, Frankfurt, 1932
Alexander McQueen, S/S 2010
Jeanne Lanvin dresses a doll for the exhibition Theatre de la Mode, 1945
Latest news
Lucia Fairfull named ambassador for V&A Dundee Catwalk exhibition
Pursuing a creative career that mixes music with fashion, Lucia is the frontwoman of Scottish indie rock band Lucia & The Best Boys and is also well-known for collaborating with major fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, Dior and Valentino.
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Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show featured in Vogue!
"An immersive journey through a century of runway history – from intimate salon presentations to the sort of livestreamed, celebrity-packed extravaganzas we see at fashion weeks in Milan and Paris today – Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show will incorporate a new focus on the role Scotland has played."
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