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Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art is on view at the V&A South Kensington, with a published closing date of November 8, 2026. The museum describes it as the United Kingdom's first exhibition devoted to Elsa Schiaparelli, spanning the 1920s to the present.
What the exhibition connects
The display traces the fashion house's origins and its development under Daniel Roseberry. Listed highlights include works associated with Schiaparelli's collaborations with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau, alongside contemporary couture.
Seeing historical and recent objects together invites a useful comparison: which ideas belong to an individual garment, and which recur across the house's history? Shape, unexpected imagery and the relationship between clothing and the body offer ways into that question.
Plan the visit
The museum lists the Sainsbury Gallery at its Cromwell Road site and recommends advance booking. Check the official page for current prices, concessions, available slots and accessibility arrangements rather than relying on an undated resale listing.
A large-print exhibition guide is also available online. It provides a useful resource for preparation or for readers who want to explore the exhibition's contents remotely.
Exhibition admission and separately listed talks or courses have their own booking arrangements.
Use the guide before and after a visit
The museum’s large-print guide can help identify themes to look for and revisit details afterward. Keep exhibition entry separate from related talks or courses when planning. Their times, access arrangements and availability should be checked against the relevant booking information.
Sources and further reading
- V&A: Exhibition and visitor information
Primary source - V&A: Exhibition large-print guide
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