4 fashion exhibitions to see this autumn

The new fashion trends are here, along whit their challenges. And what better place to understand the industry and the actual trends than some exhibitions that explore the fashion history? Here are 4 fashion exhibitions to see this autumn. (another 10 fashion exhibitions – HERE on the link) 

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The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon at the V&A South Kensington 
(Between September 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 – https://www.vam.ac.uk/)
This brand new exhibition in London celebrates Burberry’s 170th anniversary with rare archival pieces tracing the trench coat’s history. It will offer a concise history of the Burberry trench coat from its origins as practical outerwear and military attire to a world-renowned icon of fashion.
Beginning with “Invention”, the display explores Thomas Burberry’s invention of cotton gabardine in 1879 and how its use in the Burberry trench established the coat as a sought-after piece of protective outerwear, combining function and style. Unpicking the carefully crafted elements that make up the Burberry trench, the focus on “Craft” will highlight details such as the hand-finished collar and distinctive House Check lining, the storm flap and detachable throat latch. The display concludes with “Creativity”, spotlighting 19 standout runway looks from the past two and a half decades, including designs by Chief Creative Officers Daniel Lee and Christopher Bailey, celebrating the continued reinvention of the Burberry trench. 

Ossie Clark + Celia Birtwell at the Fashion and Textile Museum 
(Between October 2, 2026 – April 11, 2027 – https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/) 
This exhibition explores the legendary late-60s and early-70s partnership of bias-cut tailoring and botanical textile prints. Ossie Clark + Celia Birtwell explores the life and work of legendary fashion designer Ossie Clark. His glamorous rock-and-roll designs, which featured distinctive prints designed by collaborator and wife Celia Birtwell, made him one of the most iconic and influential figures in London during the 1960s and early 1970s. They created a legacy that continues to shape style today.

Tim Walker: Fairyland – Love and Legends at the National Portrait Gallery 
(October 9, 2026 – February 7, 2027 – https://www.npg.org.uk/)
Tim Walker’s Fairyland is an exploration of queer identity, community, and love through the lens of one of Britain’s foremost photographers. This exhibition will take visitors on a journey into Walker’s inner world – a vivid tapestry woven from his many inspirations and influences. Exuberant portraits and fantastical landscapes combine to create an unforgettable celebration. In preparation for this exhibition, he has spent the past five years photographing dozens of activists, performers, artists, and writers in his inimitable style. These new pictures are the result of Walker’s quest to connect with queer trailblazers in Britain and beyond.

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at the Brooklyn Museum 
(Running until December 6, 2026 – https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/)
“Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses” celebrates one of the most forward-thinking fashion designers of her generation. A pioneer in the use of new technologies, Van Herpen transcends conventional clothing norms while embracing both traditional couture artisanship and innovative techniques. More than 140 extraordinary haute couture creations are shown alongside contemporary artworks and designs – by artists including Philip Beesley, Rogan Brown, Casey Curran, Kim Keever, and Nick Knight—as well as scientific artifacts and natural history specimens such as coral, fossils, and skeletons.

Photography: (c) V&A Museum, Brooklyn Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Fashion and Textile Museum