Inside The V&A Museum's 'Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto' Exhibition
The incredible retrospective charts the evolution of Gabrielle Chanel's pioneering work.
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'Chanel Gabrielle. Chanel Fashion Manifesto' Victoria Albert Museum
A new retrospective celebrating the work of French couturière, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, has opened at the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum.
The first UK exhibition of its kind, Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto charts the evolution of the designer's pioneering work and the establishment of the house of Chanel, from the opening of her first millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 to the showing of her final collection in 1971.
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Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto at The V&A
The exhibition—featuring more than 200 looks displayed together for the first time alongside jewellery, accessories and fragrances—is based on the Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto exhibition previously organised by the Palais Galliera, Fashion Museum of the City of Paris. Reimagined for the V&A, expect rarely seen pieces from the V&A's collection and archive pieces from Chanel's heritage collections, including outfits created for and worn by Hollywood stars Lauren Bacall and Marlene Dietrich.
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'Chanel Gabrielle. Chanel Fashion Manifesto' Victoria Albert Museum
Pieces showcasing the exquisite skill and innovation of Gabrielle Chanel are displayed across 10 sections, such as Towards A New Elegance offering an introduction to the beginning of the founder's career as a milliner; The Invisible Accessory focusing on the creation and impact of her debut perfume N°5; Closing the House examining the impact of the outbreak of war; and Into The Evening—a celebration of eveningwear, an important part of Chanel's couture collections.
Chanel feted the opening of the exhibition at the V&A Museum on September 12 with friends and ambassadors of the house Keira Knightley, Naomi Campbell, Jenna Coleman, Simone Ashley and more.
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Scroll to see more inside the 'Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto' set to run till 25 February 2024 at the V&A Museum, London. Tickets on sale here.