The V&A’s Contemporary Performance curator Harriet Reed handles the Freddie Burretti-designed costume for David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust live tour, 1973. Photo: David Parry/PA Media Assignments From ...

Explore the everyday relevance of design and how it improves our lives. Head into our galleries and you can discover the many hidden stories of Scottish design which have had a global impact. Ranging ...

Hear about collections, exhibitions, courses and events from the V&A and ways you can support us. Global banking group Societe Generale is delighted to be building on its long-term partnership with ...

Fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate ...

The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer's influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under ...

The V&A has been touring its exhibitions overseas since 1987 and today works with venues in over 40 countries making it one of the largest touring programmes in the world. We offer an incredible range ...

India's handmade textiles are embedded in every aspect of its identity. The history of these fabrics date back at least 6,000 years. Courtly splendour was proclaimed by sumptuous fabrics, while ...

The first Chinese wallpapers appeared for sale in London in the late 17th century. These hand-painted papers, and the chinoiserie (use of Chinese motifs and techniques) decorative styles they inspired ...

People had long been fascinated by the exotic nature of luxury products, such as porcelain, silk and lacquerware, that had been flowing into Europe from East Asia since the early 16th century. These ...

V&A Members enjoy free and unlimited entry to all exhibitions, a sought-after programme of Members' events, use of our Members' Rooms, at least 10% off in V&A shops, and much more.

V&A Members enjoy free and unlimited entry to all exhibitions, a sought-after programme of Members' events, use of our Members' Rooms, at least 10% off in V&A shops, and much more.

This guided tour brings together highlights from our Scottish Design Gallery, celebrating pieces inspired by nature. From the work of Scottish designer Geoffrey Mann to Alexander Johnston and the ...