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A little surrealism, courtesy of Schiaparelli
The V&A’s exhibition follows a fashion house from its early experiments to the present.
WORDS BYJohn BlosteOctober 21, 20261 min read
The story
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A South Kensington traces Elsa Schiaparelli’s work and the house’s evolution under Daniel Roseberry. The museum describes it as the UK’s first exhibition devoted to the designer, spanning the 1920s to today.
The exhibition is scheduled to close on November 15, 2026. As checked on October 21, the official page lists general tickets as sold out, with separate access information for members. Check the museum directly before making plans.
Our Dear Bloom thought: fashion can be a place for a small, deliberate surprise. A strange button, an unexpected colour or a piece of jewellery can interrupt an otherwise familiar outfit.
This is a culture-diary briefing based on the museum’s published information, not a review from a visit. The V&A’s online features offer another way to explore the story when a gallery trip is not possible.
Sources & further reading
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