The V&A, London

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, one of our Associated Partners, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Spanning four centuries, the V&A’s Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. Key items in the collection include rare 17th-century gowns, 1930s evening wear, 1960s day wear, post-war couture, plus a growing number of pieces from 21st-century designers.