Back to All Events

Gilded Age Fashion at the V&A, London

Lunchtime Lectures: Gilded Age Fashion

Elizabeth L. Block explores the gowns, social customs, and influential women of elite American society in the 1870s–1890s. Drawing on Gilded Age Fashion, she reveals the stories behind clothing worn for balls, opera, charity benefits, and society weddings in the United States and Europe.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 1–2 p.m. London time (GMT)
V&A South Kensington · Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

Free admission. Booking is recommended but not essential.

View official event details and booking information

Previous
Previous
October 8

Global Histories of Hair Conference, University of Lucerne, Switzerland

Next
Next
November 13

National Gallery, London