2. FASHION AT THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM TEACHING RESOURCE:

3. Introduction Spanning four centuries, the V&A’s Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. Key items in the collection include rare 17th-century gowns, 18th-century ‘mantua’ dresses, 1930s eveningwear, 1960s daywear and post-war couture. Plus a growing number of pieces from 21st-century designers.

4. Using this resource Search the Collections’ is the Victoria and Albert Museum’s online database, go to vam.ac.uk, then ‘Discover the V&A’ to find it. The information in the notes section of each slide has been taken from ‘Search the Collections’, with the link at the end. Every object in the V&A collection has an acquisition number. This number has been included on each slide. Use this number to help you locate the object in ‘Search the Collections’. The following slides show you some examples from the collection, both on display and in storage. There are thousands of objects that you can discover on our website to gain inspiration.

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6. Prada Ensemble, 2008 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA17 Ref. T.3:1 to 7-2009 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Prada

7. Jean Paul Gaultier Shorts suit, 1995 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA17 Ref: T.22:1 to 4-2011 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Jean Paul Gaultier

8. Issey Miyake Dress, 1990 Ref. T.231-1992 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Issey Miyake

9. John Galliano Suit, 1985 Ref. T.223&A-1989 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/John Galliano

10. Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood Ensemble, 1982 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA16 Ref: T.139:1&2-2002 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/ Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood

11. Bugatti Suit, 1974 Ref: T.74 to C-1983 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Bugatti

12. Ossie Clark, with Celia Birtwell (textile designer) Trouser suit, 1971 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA 15 Ref. T.301&A-1985 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell

13. Emilio Pucci Pyjama, 1968 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA1 Ref: T.337-1997 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Emilio Pucci

14. Cristóbal Balenciaga Evening ensemble, 1967 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA12 Ref: T.39&A-1974 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Cristóbal Balenciaga

15. Pierre Balmain Evening Dress, 1957 Ref: T.51-1974 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Pierre Balmain

16. Christian Dior Zemire, La Ligne H, 1954-55 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA13 Ref. T.24:1 to 5-2007 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Christian Dior

17. Christian Dior 'Bar' suit, 1947 Ref T.376-1960 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Christian Dior

18. Chris Ruocco Suit, 1943 (designed) Ref. T.864, 865-1994 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Chris Ruocco

19. Elsa Schiaparelli, with Salvador Dali The Skeleton Dress, 1938 Ref. T.394&A-1974 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali

20. Coco Chanel Evening trouser suit and blouse, 1937-38 Location: Fashion Gallery, case CA10 Ref. T.88 to B-1974 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Coco Chanel A member of the V&A staff is photographed wearing the Chanel suit for autumn/winter 1937-8, for the museum’s records. ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London

21. Paul Poiret La Flute, 1924 Ref: T.341-1974 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Paul Poiret

22. Lucile Evening Dress, c.1912 Ref: T.31-1960 In storage © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Lucile

23. Further Resources Visit the V&A in South Kensington: Fashion on Level 1, Jewellery on Level 3, British Galleries on Levels 2 & 4, and temporary exhibitions. To book a visit, call 0207 942 2211. Download our latest Fashion Teachers’ Resource and accompanying activity sheets to support a self-guided visit.Fashion Teachers’ Resource Explore the V&A website for a wealth of images, articles, videos, reading lists and inspiration: o Fashion Fashion o Jewellery Jewellery o Search the Collections Search the Collections Watch V&A ‘Fashion In Motion’ catwalk shows, including top designers such Kansai Yamamoto, Jenny Packham, Erdem Moralioglu, and Giles Deacon.Fashion In Motion

24. Resources Research recent and current V&A exhibitions online, including interviews, videos and articles: o Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 o The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 o From Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s From Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s o Hollywood Costume Hollywood Costume o Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion is located at Blythe House, Olympia in West London. From 3-7 November, 10 slots are available for schools to visit as part of the Challenge. Booking essential, please email bookings.office@vam.ac.uk and quote ‘Concept to Catwalk’.Clothworkers' Centre bookings.office@vam.ac.uk Videos Italian Fashion exhibition Archive of Fashion in Motion shows

25. Other Information www.style.com – Popular site for all things fashion www.style.com www.alexandermcqueen.com http://www.vmagazine.com/

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