Monday 24 February 2014

Antique and vintage wedding dresses, coming soon to the V&A

Dear Reader

Today I wanted to feature the V&A's upcoming exhibition, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014. It promises two floors of fabulous dresses and amazing wedding fashions, spanning over 200 years! 
Heavenly Vintage Wedding Blog, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 at the V&A
1. Silk and leather 'tango' shoes, 1914
From Victorian to Vivienne Westwood, the exhibition includes over 80 romantic, glamorous and extravagant wedding fashions. I'm particularly excited to see their slinky 1930s dresses, like these gorgeous ones below...
Heavenly Vintage Wedding Blog, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 at the V&A
2. Silk satin wedding dress by Charles James, 1934
Heavenly Vintage Wedding Blog, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 at the V&A
3. Embroidered silk satin wedding dress by Norman Hartnell, 1933
As well as antique and vintage wedding dresses, the exhibition will feature many accessories including shoes, veils, jewellery, hats, corsetry and even garters! 
Heavenly Vintage Wedding Blog, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 at the V&A
4. Honiton lace wedding veil, c1850
Heavenly Vintage Wedding Blog, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 at the V&A
5. Silk brocade gown and petticoat with silk-covered straw hat, 1780
It promises to be a real treasure trove for anyone who loves vintage wedding style. Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 opens on 3 May and runs until March 2015. Tickets go on sale very soon - I'll keep you posted.

Meanwhile, thanks for stopping by today. Do pop back later this week... I shall have something new to unveil on Friday!
Love
Helena 
Heavenly Vintage Brides

Images:
1, 2 & 4, C. Victoria & Albert Museum, London
3, C Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
5, Photograph by John Chase