A History of the Catwalk

A History of the Catwalk at the Victoria and Albert Museum explores over a century of fashion show evolution, from private nineteenth-century parades to modern digital spectacles. The exhibition highlights iconic designs from legendary houses while examining how runway presentations function as complex artistic statements on culture and society. Running from March 2026 to February 2027, the display utilizes archival film, photography, and couture pieces to document the transformation of the fashion show.