The Age of Glamour

For many, the design aesthetic of the 1950s ranks as a golden age. It was a time when the restrictions of the war years had lifted in the late 1940s, with designers like Dior bringing a 'new look' which captured the imagination.

Here, elegant couture displayed alongside many other beautiful dresses of the period, the ‘Age of Glamour’ explores the impact of Parisian design on British fashion – from the fancy department stores selling exclusive ready to wear to high street stores like Marks and Spencer.