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exhibition
Tartan
Now closed at V&A Dundee
Now closed at V&A Dundee
★★★★★ "Tartan triumph" The Scotsman
From the high fashion of Westwood, McQueen, Chanel and Dior to tartan clad heroes such as Jackie Stewart and Doddie Weir… see Sir Billy Connolly's NYC Tartan Day Parade kilt and even the MacBean tartan that rocketed to the moon!
Take a thrilling journey through over 300 mesmerizing objects showcasing tartan’s timeless appeal and rebellious spirit across fashion, architecture, art and design. See tartan worn by Bonnie Prince Charlie, a Scottish soldier’s unwashed kilt from the trenches of WWI, and the Bay City Rollers trousers handmade by a lifelong fan.
Join us in celebrating this iconic pattern’s enduring legacy – more than just an exhibition; it’s a tartan revolution!
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Highlights
![A portrait of Doddie Weir wearing his signature Tartan suit](/dundee/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F181458%2F6947x6991%2Fa512fa5a3e%2Fdoddie-weir.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
![An Xbox controller wrapped in the official Xbox Tartan featuring the colours of their logo](/dundee/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F181458%2F2160x1440%2F9e54bdb1dc%2Fxbox-tartan-controller.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
![A section of weathered tartan, thought to be the oldest in Scotland](/dundee/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F181458%2F7569x5322%2Ffdbce69f3b%2Fglen-affric-tartan.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
![Violet Chachki's reversible tartan jumpsuit from RuPaul's Drag Race](/dundee/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F181458%2F3229x3229%2F2533a13d50%2Fviolet-chachki.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
![Three tartan outfits by Alexander McQueen in V&A Dundee's Tartan exhibition](/dundee/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F181458%2F800x1200%2F7846b9502d%2Ftartan-alexander-mcqueen.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
![Queen Alexandra Tartan Dress](/dundee/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F181458%2F2504x3543%2Fb37d8380ad%2Fbatmc_i_17_10-to-d-c-1870-queen-alexandra.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
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