The 'golden age' of couture
The overnight success of Dior's couture house, launched in 1947 post-war austerity, saw a decade of high-end fashion known as the 'golden age'
read100 years of fashion photography
Discover the key trends in fashion photography over the last 100 years
readArt Deco fashion
From Jeanne Lanvin's haute couture to the bold geometric jewellery of Raymond Templier, discover the Art Deco aesthetic in the fashions of the 1920s and 1930s
watchThe future of fashion
As the fashion industry continues to plunder the earth's resources, innovators are striving to find alternative production processes
watchX-raying the Fashion collection
Find out how we're shedding new light on our Fashion collections through the illuminating mode of X-ray
readOcean liner fashion: a socialite's guide
Find out why dressing for an ocean voyage was "the acid test of true chic"
watchSecrets of Balenciaga's construction
Animated dress patterns show how three of Balenciaga's iconic designs were constructed, revealing his mastery of pattern cutting, draping and manipulation of fabrics.
readHow Arts and Crafts influenced fashion
How did the ideas of the Arts and Crafts movement influence the design and manufacture of clothes, accessories and jewellery?
interactRevealing hidden structures through x-rays
Discover the internal structures of a hat, stays, and a hood - three historic objects from the exhibition, Fashioned from Nature
readWomen's tie-on pockets
Find out how the development of the humble pocket offered independence and security for women
watchFashioned from the animal kingdom
Working with colleagues at the Natural History Museum, London, we explore some of the materials used to create fashion that are drawn from the natural world
readFashion inspired by the natural world
Discover more about how nature has provided a rich source of inspiration for fashion over the centuries
watchMaking an entrance – ocean liner style
The glamour of first-class travel is brought to life for the exhibition Ocean Liners: Speed and Style
readKnitted eveningwear
Discover how knitted fabrics have created glamorous evening dresses through the 20th century and beyond
readPollution: the dark side of fashion
Despite using the natural world as a source book, the fashion industry's processes and practices harm environments, ecosystems and human communities globally
viewDior in Britain
A confirmed Anglophile, Christian Dior associated his many visits to Britain with "a sensation of happiness and great personal freedom"
watch20 years of Fashion in Motion
Fashion in Motion has brought free catwalk shows to the public for the past 20 years
read'King of Fashion' by Paul Poiret
Fashion designer Paul Poiret describes his debut as a couturier in this extract from his 1931 autobiography
read'With Tongue in Chic' by Ernestine Carter
Fashion journalist Ernestine Carter recalls her first glimpse of Christian Dior's 'New Look' in this extract from her autobiography
watchMaking bags
Take a look at the complex process of making bags
watchYohji Yamamoto: Poet of Black
Hear from enigmatic fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto as he talks about his career and design values
viewInside the Fashioning Masculinities exhibition
Take a look inside our first major exhibition to celebrate the art of menswear
watchFashion design: Samuel Ross / A-COLD-WALL*
Clothing as "armour for the now", or architecture for the body
watchFashion design: Priya Ahluwalia
"One of the most important outfits in a man's wardrobe is a tracksuit"
readFamily, photography, memories: Africa Fashion
Find out about the personal stories and unique fashion histories from individuals across the continent
read'My Years and Seasons' by Pierre Balmain
Legendary couturier Pierre Balmain recalls his fledgeling fashion show in this extract from his autobiography
watchConserving an 18th-century portrait and waistcoat
Follow the conservation of two uniquely connected objects – a rare double acquisition for the museum
watchFashion unpicked: CHANEL tweed suit worn by Lauren Bacall
See the exquisite hand-sewn detailing of a suit made for a star
readGabrielle Chanel: dressing the modern woman
How did the designer change the face of women's fashion?
readGabrielle Chanel in Britain
Discover how the designer was inspired by Britain
watchFashion Unpicked: CHANEL sequin trouser suit worn by Diana Vreeland
Take a close-up look at the glamorous design
readCould she wear anything more iconic?
readFind out about the trailblazing women who paved the way
watchTake a peek, inside and out
watchSee the spectacular leather dress up close
watchVictorian fashion is not what you think...
readHow do you move over 250,000 museum objects from one side of London to the other?
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