From the Egyptian section, to the African masks, and Polynesian artefacts it's pretty overwhelming and unlikely you'll see it all in one day (I made two visits). I was fortunate enough to be in the City for the duration of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition and was in awe of his work.
Quotes from James were printed all over the mirrored walls of the exhibition providing inspiration and giving an insight into how his mind worked; believing himself to be"properly regarded as the greatest couturier in the world". The exhibition was split into two parts; downstairs in the Anna Wintour Costume Centre and upstairs in the First-Floor Gallery.
The exhibition was full of satin ball gowns raised on pedestals, structured in intricate,extravagant ways: sheathed and geometric, or layered and voluminous, one can't even begin to imagine how the wearers of these dresses actually managed to squeeze into them.
I have attached images for you all to take a look at- the lighting was extremely dimmed in there and so I only managed to take a few good quality pictures!
I also explored the infamous Charles Engelhard Court and multiple galleries within the American Wing, of which i'm not even going to pretend I know the name of, apologies.
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