The Glamour of Bellville Sassoon

Another girly day - another glamorous location - this time at the Fashion and Textile Museum to view the beautiful creations of Bellville Sassoon - an exhibition exploring the history of British couture through the work of Bellville Sassoon, from the 1950s to the present day.

From the 1960s onwards, Belinda Bellville and David Sassoon established themselves as the go-to couture house for young, glamorous and exclusive designs. Their fashion-forward approach, combined with luxurious workmanship, offered an exciting alternative to the conservative styles of traditional couturiers.

The beautifully curated display of dresses and rich contextual material, explores how the formality of the post-war years gave way to the Swinging Sixties and a new generation of aristocrats and celebrities wanting clothes to get them noticed. The season’s most lavish coming-out parties, most influential weddings and high-powered balls all fuelled demand for beautiful, bespoke and fashionable clothes.

Bellville Sassoon dressed royal clients including Princess Margaret, Princess Anne, Princess Alexandra and Princess Diana – and pieces from the Royals include Diana’s going away dress.