Members' Preview: Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto.

Members are the first to view the first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.

Exhibition

  • Thursday, 14 September 2023 – Friday, 15 September 2023 at V&A South Kensington

  • V&A South Kensington

  • Past event

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Sainsbury Gallery

  • For Members

  • Free event

Members get a chance to see this major UK exhibition first, charting the establishment of the House of CHANEL and the evolution of Gabrielle Chanel’s iconic design style which continues to influence the way women dress today.

All tickets for allocated timeslots have been booked, however Members are welcome to visit on the preview days without booking, during general museum opening hours, Thursday 10:00 - 17.30 (last entry 17:00) and Friday 10:00 - 21:45 (last entry 21:00).

Outside preview days and times, Members can visit without booking.

You may visit with one guest if you hold a valid Plus Guest Membership. Members may also bring up to four children under the age of 16. Valid Membership cards must be presented by the named cardholder to gain entry to the exhibition.

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Header image: Paris Fashions: tweed suit with tailored figure-fitting shape with small shoulders and narrow set-in sleeves, designed by CoCo Chanel, France. Paul Schutzer/The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock