London’s V&A to host exhibition of most glamorous ballgowns since 1950

London’s Victoria and Albert museum is to host an exhibition of some of fashion’s most-famous dresses next year.

Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950 will see dresses worn by the likes of late Diana, Princess of Wales and actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sandra Bullock take center stage. With designs dating back to the early fifties, these famous frocks will have been seen on celebrities as they walked the red carpet at film premieres as well as the British Fashion Awards and the Golden Globes.

The exhibition will run from 19 May 2012 to 6 January 2013, and will showcase designs by Dame Vivienne Westwood, the late Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Norman Hartnell. The latter has created pieces for both Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother and the McQueen label was, as we all know, behind the stunning wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton as she joined the royal family in April.

Other dresses in the exhibition include designs worn by Bianca Jagger and Sandra Bullock.

Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 runs from 19 May 2012 – 6 January 2013