The V&A museum in London is hosting ‘Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto’ to celebrate one of fashion’s most famous names
‘Gabrielle Chanel, Fashion Manifesto’ is the first UK major exhibition dedicated to the work of the famous French fashion designer. It will run from 16 September to 25 February.
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The show includes dresses, gowns and the famous tweed suits by Chanel.
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The show, which first premiered in Paris in 2020, documents the establishment of the House of Chanel and the evolution of the founder’s design style, which promoted the idea of functionality in clothing.
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Chanel died at the age of 87 in 1971. Thirteen years later, the late Karl Lagerfeld took over as the creative head leading the brand, till his death in 2019. Virginie Viard is the current creative director.
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