TY - BOOK AU - Wilcox,Claire AU - Lister,Jenny ED - Victoria and Albert Museum, TI - V&A gallery of fashion SN - 9781851778935 (pbk.) : AV - TT506 PY - 2016/// CY - London PB - V&A Publishing KW - Fashion design KW - History KW - Exhibitions KW - Clothing and dress KW - Beauty and Fashion N1 - Previous edition: 2013; Includes bibliographical references N2 - Spanning four centuries, the V&A's Fashion Collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivalled collections of dress, accessories, shoes and hats from the 17th century to the present day. This thoroughly revised and redesigned edition perfectly encapsulates the collection, from rare 18th-century gowns and exquisite 18th-century bodices to 1930s evening wear, post-war couture and show-stopping ensembles by contemporary designers ER -