A outing with clothes!

[kazzy_cee]

Today I went to London to visit the V&A and catch two of their exhibitions. As a member I don't have to book (or pay) for exhibitions at the V&A which is great as it just means I can turn up when I want to.  I set off in the rain to catch the train just after 9.30 as I get free travel then, and I got to the V&A just before 10.30

Comments

[spikereader]

This looks like a fabulous exhibition, glad you enjoyed it.

[kazzy_cee]

I'm so glad I went, as I wasn't sure whether I'd enjoy it - but it was really interesting!

[harbourwitch]

What a fab exhibition! I love designer history exhibitions in general and this one is no exception.

[kazzy_cee]

It’s was a big exhibition - I’ve barely posted about it really. I’m not surprised it was sold out - it was really well curated.

[pondhopper]

I am the least fashion-oriented person in the world and only wear comfortable clothes (mostly jeans and t-shirts) but I do love a fashion exhibition. The fashion hall in the V&A is one of my favourites. I would have loved seeing the Chanel exhibit!
She was certainly a woman far ahead of her time, not afraid to be what she wanted to be and achieve what she wanted as well. A strong woman in a time of not many like that. Thanks for all the photos! I enjoyed browsing through all of them. There are some really lovely creations. The classic Chanel suit is not my favourite at all. The 1926 silk chiffon dress is just gorgeous and very flapper/roaring 20's!

[kazzy_cee]

I know what you mean - I am not very fashion conscious as I'm the wrong height to buy the height of fashion and I prefer comfort over style and classic things that you can wear time and again. However, the exhibitions at the V&A are always so well curated that you can enjoy the journey of the designs and that's what I enjoyed yesterday.

I love how Chanel ignored what was fashion at the time and just went her own way!

The classic Chanel suit is OK if you are slim and don't have any curves - it only suits certain people IMO. The summer dresses were gorgeous and floaty....

lovely

[newwaytowrite]

The dinner pajamas for comfort and style with a spot of Chanel 22 behind the ears.

Re: lovely

[kazzy_cee]

The dinner pyjamas were a hoot!

[aerodrome1]

I've never been to the V&A, but I'd love to see it-- and this sounds like a brilliant exhibition.

[kazzy_cee]

You can spend days and days at the V&A as it's huge (and is free to enter), and I'm really enjoying having membership so I can see the very popular exhibitions (which you do have to pay for normally).