Inside London’s V&A Museum's lavish ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ exhibition
Exploring Christian Dior’s inspiration from Britain’s culture and architecture, the exhibition traces his impact over seven decades with a showcase of spectacular couture
The Victoria and Albert Museum is hosting the largest exhibition in the UK on the House of Dior – “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams”. The gallery will present Dior’s works from 1947 to present day, including creations by six successful artistic directors who succeeded him.
The house’s eponymous founder, who died in 1957, once said of Britain: “There is no other country in the world, besides my own, whose way of life I like so much. I love English traditions, English politeness, English architecture. I even love English cooking.”
Exploring Dior’s inspiration from Britain’s culture and architecture, the V&A Museum will showcase Dior’s creative collaborations with British manufacturers as well as his early British clients.
A highlight is the Christian Dior dress worn by Princess Margaret for her 21st birthday celebrations. Ensembles of Dior’s fashion shows staged in the UK’s stately homes, including the Blenheim Place, are also part of the show.