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Explore 400 years of fashionable dress at one of the world's great collections of historic and contemporary clothing. From 16th-century embroidered bodices to today's catwalk creations, the Fashion Museum tells the story of what people have worn and why. Home to the annual Dress of the Year collection.
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Annual Visitors (2024)
75,000
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Highlights
Dress of the Year Collection
Annual selection of influential contemporary fashion chosen since 1963, featuring designs by major fashion houses
Georgian Fashion Gallery
Exquisite 18th-century gowns and suits reflecting Bath's fashionable heyday
Victorian Corsets
Fascinating display showing the evolution of underwear and the pursuit of the perfect silhouette
1960s Revolution
Mini skirts, Mary Quant designs, and the youthquake that transformed fashion
Collections
World-renowned collection of over 100,000 objects spanning fashion from the 1600s to the present day. Particular strengths in 18th-century dress, designer fashion, and the annual Dress of the Year.
Explore the diverse collections housed in this museum.
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Current Exhibitions
No current exhibitions. Please check the museum website for updates.