Other fashion capitals may be known for their couture ateliers, with teams in pristine white laboratory coats quietly sewing, but it’s the vibrant 90s London clubbing scene that the Design Museum’s new exhibition credits as a key player in the success of British fashion.
Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion features nearly 100 looks by 300 designers, spanning everything from a tulle gown worn by Rihanna to an inflatable latex suit created for Sam Smith. For Vogue fashion critic and guest curator Sarah Mower, the exhibition “aims to answer the question I am always asked, which is: ‘Why are there always so many incredible young designers in Britain?’”
