THE Victoria and Albert Museum will
celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jenny
Packham this summer. The museum will host an evening of free
catwalk shows, featuring highlights of the designer's collections to date - as
part of its Fashion in Motion series.
"Our 25th year provides the
perfect timing to take part in Fashion in Motion, which will present looks from
past collections and include some of our most iconic pieces," said
Packham. "It's a pleasure to be able to present these within the inspiring
space of the V&A's Raphael Gallery."
On July 19, four catwalk shows will take place in the
venue's Raphael Gallery. Each show will feature a selection of Packham's
favourite dresses - including a full-length tulle gown from the autumn/winter
2005-06 collection (previously modelled by Erin O'Connor on the catwalk), and a
bright pink embellished mini-dress from the spring/summer 2009 show.
"We are delighted to be showing the work of Jenny
Packham at the V&A, to reach 25 years is a real achievement and a great
success story for British Fashion," said Oriole Cullen, V&A Fashion in
Motion curator. "Following the recent success of our Ballgowns exhibition,
we know that our audiences will really enjoy seeing Jenny's elegant dresses and
appreciate the change to have an up-close view of the cut, drape and intricate
embellishments of her work."
The V&A's Fashion in Motion series brings catwalk
shows by leading international designers to the UK - with the aim of showcasing
fashion as it's meant to be seen: in movement. Previous names to have
participated in the initiative include Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen,
Giles Deacon, Erdem, Roksanda Ilincic and Christian Lacroix.
Tickets for Fashion in Motion: Jenny Packham are free and
will be available to book from July 8. Call 020 7942 2820 to
book.
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