What objects are people looking at today?

The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion is a study room that opens up the V&A collections for everyone, for free. On any day, you might see a fashion student learning about pattern from a Vivienne Westwood gown, a person connecting to their family heritage by leafing through Notting Hill Carnival memorabilia, or a researcher finding costume inspiration for a TV drama. The items on these shelves are ready for today’s research appointments.

Written by: Nyssa Mildwaters, Head of Collections Access
Published: May 2025

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