If you’re visiting Scotland in 2026, put these fabulous fashion exhibitions at V&A Dundee on your to do list.
Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show – opening 3 April 2026 – charts the dramatic evolution of the catwalk, from the private salons of the late 19th century to today’s immersive, live-streamed runway experiences. Celebrating the creativity and energy of the fashion show, Catwalk brings together landmark examples from renowned houses including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Maison Margiela, Prada, Paco Rabanne, Viktor & Rolf, Louis Vuitton, and Yohji Yamamoto, among others.
Backstage at Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2009. Photography Robert Fairer Archive. Main image: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1999. Photography Robert Fairer Archive
Through a rich mix of film, photography, original garments, stage props, and archival materials, the exhibition marks seminal moments from iconic runway presentations throughout the last century and explores their lasting cultural impact. Join us to discover the spectacle, innovation and artistry behind some of fashion’s most legendary moments.
Design and Disability
Drag Syndrome by Scallywag Fox 2020.
Design and Disability – opening 4 June 2026 – is both a celebration of disabled-led design and a call for action, affirming the importance of embedding the experiences and expertise of disabled people in design processes.
Spanning from the 1940s to today the exhibition will feature around 170 objects across three themes – Visibility, Tools and Living – within design, art, architecture, fashion and photography.
It will show how disabled people have designed for every aspect of life through their own experience and expertise, tracing the political and social history of design and disability. Through examples of disability-first practices showcasing the work of disabled people and collaborators, the exhibition will demonstrate how design can be made more equitable and accessible and aim towards design justice.
