EXHIBITION: The evening bodice and skirt will go on show in London
AN evening bodice once worn by Empress Eugénie of France, is to go on show in a landmark exhibition at the V&A in London.
The original bodice and a newly created matching skirt, is one of the highlights of Opera: Passion, Power and Politics, which opens on September 30.
The item is being loaned from The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, with Joanna Hashagen, curator of fashion and textiles explaining how historical and theatrical costumier Luca Costigliolo was invited to reconstruct the skirt. She said: “We are delighted to loan the bodice to the V&A for this stunning exhibition, and thrilled that they were willing to fund Luca to make the beautifully matching skirt."
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