V&A Dundee celebrates the history of the catwalk, from discreet salons to today’s extravaganzas

The V&A Dundee is hosting a new exhibition titled "Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show," which explores over a century of catwalk history, from intimate 19th-century salons to contemporary extravaganzas. The exhibition highlights Scottish designers, includes a backstage set, and features props like a Chanel-branded megaphone. A notable exhibit is a green suede sandal from Manolo Blahnik's 1971 show for Ossie Clark, where models' wobbling due to missing steel pins was mistakenly hailed by the press as "a new way of walking" by Sir Cecil Beaton, making a significant impact on fashion history. This display brings to life the evolution and iconic moments of fashion presentation.