Members' Preview: Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto.

Members are the first to view the first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.

Plan your visit
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  • Thursday, 14 – Friday, 15 September 2023

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Sainsbury Gallery

  • For Members

  • Free event

Tickets available from 10.00 on Friday, 1 September 2023

Members get a chance to see this major UK exhibition first, charting the establishment of the House of CHANEL and the evolution of Gabrielle Chanel’s iconic design style which continues to influence the way women dress today.

To see this exhibition at a Members’ preview, booking is recommended. The preview days run during general museum opening hours, Thursday 10:00 - 17.30 (last entry 17:00) and Friday 10:00 - 21:45 (last entry 21:00).
Outside preview days and times, Members can visit without booking.

Please book one ticket per adult aged 16 and older attending the previews, including yourself. Members may also bring up to 4 children under the age of 16 without booking tickets for them. You may book one ticket for an adult guest if you hold a valid Plus Guest Membership. Valid Membership cards must be presented with tickets to gain entry to the exhibition. The named cardholder must be present for the tickets to be used.

Header image: Paris Fashions: tweed suit with tailored figure-fitting shape with small shoulders and narrow set-in sleeves, designed by CoCo Chanel, France. Paul Schutzer/The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock