‘The Golden Age of Couture’ exhibition at the V&A Museum |
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| Christian Dior’s New Look of 1947 heralded a new era of glamour in Paris and London. Characterised by nipped-in waists and full skirts, the style was a welcome departure from the minimal austerity of the post war era. While others produced the practical fashions necessitated by decades of rationing, Dior embraced something extravagant: haute couture, the most elegant costumes imaginable in yards of rich fabrics. The New Look represented much more than fashion. |  |
It struck a chord with the climate of the times; it symbolised leaving war behind and embracing good times ahead, and its popularity burgeoned. Sixty years on, the V&A has curated an exhibition of more than 100 of the most beautiful dresses that characterise this golden decade: ‘The Golden Age of Couture: Paris & London 1947–1957’. Dior, Balenciaga,Givenchy, Balmain, Hartnell and Amies all feature, as well as original pieces worn by royals and screen stars and photographs by Avedon and Beaton. As the V&A’s partner hotel for the event, Claridge’s will be offering a special Couture Afternoon Tea and Couture Cocktail. Until 6 Jan; V&A, Cromwell Rd, SW7 |
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In conjunction with the V&A, Claridge's is offering two luxurious programmes
The Golden Age
Combine the glamour of the Golden Age with a stay at London’s most glamorous hotel. Two tickets for The Golden Age of Couture exhibition at the V&A are included, together with a bottle of chilled champagne to celebrate your arrival. Offer applies between 22nd September 2007 and 6th January 2008, priced from £259 for a Superior Queen-bedded Room, and is subject to availability, VAT and a 5% discretionary service charge.
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Divine Decadence
Synonymous with luxury and opulence, a suite at Claridge’s must surely be the perfect base from which to visit The Golden Age of Couture exhibition at the V&A. A chilled bottle of champagne awaits you, together with two tickets for the V&A and a commemorative copy of “The Golden Age of Couture, Paris and London 1947 – 1957”, edited by Claire Wilcox, as a memento of a divinely decadent experience. This offer also includes daily full English breakfast. Complete the picture with two delicious Vanilla Martinis courtesy of Claridge’s Bar. Offer applies between 22nd September 2007 and 6th January 2008, priced from £630 for a De Luxe Junior Suite, and is subject to availability, VAT and a 5% discretionary service charge.
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