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ncharacteristically for such a bastion of cultural harmony, the Barbican in London is showcasing a truly shocking clothing collection. “The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined” is believed to be the first exhibition to explore the inherently challenging, but
equally compelling territory of taste in fashion. Ranging from the renaissance through to contemporary design, it examines the constantly evolving notion of vulgarity in fashion, whilst revelling in its excesses. Voyeurs are invited to think again about exactly what makes something vulgar and why it is such a sensitive and contested term. Potent, provocative and sometimes shocking, the word vulgar conjures up strong images, ideas and feelings in us all and this exhibition, which runs until 5 February 2017, has the same effect. Drawn from major public and private collections worldwide, “The Vulgar” showcases over 120 stunning objects, ranging from historical costumes to couture and ready-to-wear looks, with contributions from leading contemporary designers including Walter van Beirendonck, Chloé, Christian Dior, Pam Hogg, Charles James, Christian Lacroix, Lanvin, Moschino, Miuccia Prada, Elsa Schiaparelli, Philip Treacy, Undercover, Viktor & Rolf, Louis Vuitton and of course, the Grande Dame of this genre, Vivienne Westwood. For more information, go to
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