V&A Dundee unveils dazzling catwalk exhibition spanning 125 years

Scotland’s design museum, V&A Dundee, has become the UK’s exclusive host of Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show. The exhibition celebrates the creativity and spectacle of fashion shows, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at how catwalks evolved into cultural phenomena.

Exhibition Highlights

Historic Roots: From intimate Paris salons of the 1890s to early couture showcases.

Iconic Designers: Backstage photography from Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2010 show.

Modern Spectacle: Gucci’s cyborg-inspired runway and other futuristic productions.

Immersive Experience: Multimedia installations capturing sound, light, and movement.

Cultural Context: How fashion shows reflect social change, technology, and global trends.

Significance For Dundee

The exhibition positions Dundee as a rising cultural destination. With tourism in the city up 78% since 2014, V&A Dundee is attracting global attention by hosting exclusive exhibitions that rival its London counterpart. 

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠Exhibition opened April 3, 2026, at V&A Dundee

•⁠  ⁠Traces 125 years of fashion show history

•⁠  ⁠Features Alexander McQueen, Gucci, and Parisian couture salons

•⁠  ⁠Offers immersive multimedia experiences for visitors

•⁠  ⁠Dundee tourism boosted by major cultural events

Sources: AOL UK, The Telegraph, V&A Dundee official site