London is home to a plethora of art exhibitions, but if you’re more interested in the art of dressing, you’ve come to the right place. These are some of the best fashion exhibitions to visit this year:

Africa Fashion at the V&A: Open now until 16 April 2023, this exhibition celebrates the ‘irresistible creativity, ingenuity and unstoppable global impact of contemporary African fashion creatives’. With an emphasis on diversity and innovation, the V&A will explore the rich visual culture that has inspired African designers for decades.

Hallyu! The Korean Wave at the V&A: Open now until 25 June 2023, this exhibition tracks the rising popularity of South Korean culture in mainstream media – otherwise known as ‘Hallyu’, or the Korean Wave. From its early beginnings in the late 1990s to its worldwide acclaim in the 2010s with K-Pop acts like Psy, BTS and Blackpink to recent successes within cinema, drama, beauty and fashion.

Ashish: Fall in Love and Be More Tender at William Morris Gallery: From 1 April–10 September 2023, this exhibition provides an unprecedented overview of fashion designer Ashish Gupta’s subversive and playful practice. Showcasing over 60 designs – worn by the likes of Beyonce, Debbie Harry, Hunter Schafer, Rihanna, Charli XCX and Taylor Swift – expect glamour, maximalism and painstaking craftsmanship.

Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace: From 21 April–8 October 2023, this exhibition explores how fashion reflected society during the Georgian era. From court dress to everyday wear, discover how clothing was used to express identity and status.

These are just a few of the many fascinating fashion displays that you won’t want to miss in London this year