V & A LONDON Fashion Frocks




...Fab Frocks
from the V & A costume rooms...
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bodice detail from a Celia Birtwell designed fabric & dress late 1960's

1920's beaded column gown, Jean Patou

Zandra Rhodes early 1970's

A classic Chanel three piece worn by Gabrielle herself

Catherine Walker dress & jacket designed for Diana, HRH Princess of Wales
for the Royal Tour, Hong Kong

looks like something Morticia would wear!

fabulous glass beaded back detail


floral Dior dress garnished with beads


and a jewel in the crown
a Vivienne Westwood gown I would love to own!




... and here is a soupcon of fashions of the future
new designs from young designers, students of fashion