Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

V&A South Kensington · The Sainsbury Gallery · London · –

Key facts

Dates
Mar 28 to Nov 15, 2026
Venue
V&A South Kensington · South Kensington · London · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Opening hours
10:00–17:45
Closed
Closed December 24–26.
Admission
Weekday £28; Weekend £30
Highlights
The first exhibition staged in the UK devoted to Maison Schiaparelli, from the 1920s to the present day.

The first exhibition staged in the UK devoted to Maison Schiaparelli, from the 1920s to the present day. Over 400 objects, including 100 ensembles and 50 artworks, include the 1938 Skeleton dress and Tears dress conceived with Salvador Dalí, alongside works by Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, Man Ray and Eileen Agar. The exhibition closes with designs by the house's creative director, Daniel Roseberry.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Opening hours
10:00–17:45 Fridays until 22:00 (some galleries close after 17:45). Galleries begin clearing 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
Closed December 24–26.
Admission
  • Weekday £28
  • Weekend £30
Reservation
Concessions apply (amounts not published). Advance booking is recommended. Members go free, even when sold out.
Address
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

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Questions

How much is admission to Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art?

Weekday £28; Weekend £30.

When is Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art on?

Mar 28 to Nov 15, 2026.

What are the opening hours of Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art?

Open 10:00–17:45. Fridays until 22:00 (some galleries close after 17:45). Galleries begin clearing 30 minutes before closing. Closed: December 24–26.

Is there an audio guide for Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

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