The London Museum’s Fashion Gallery Will Be Renamed as The Burberry Gallery
Burberry has announced a significant partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, to support the transformation of the museum’s Fashion Gallery. The gallery, to be renamed The Burberry Gallery, is set for a grand reopening in spring 2027, marking a new era in the presentation of fashion at the V&A.
The V&A’s Fashion Gallery, last renovated in 1962, will undergo a major redevelopment starting this May, following its closure. The renovated space aims to offer a dynamic and interactive environment that will enhance visitor engagement with the museum’s extensive fashion collection, which spans five centuries.
Joshua Schulman, Burberry’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Burberry’s partnership with the V&A marks a milestone moment for British arts and culture. It unites two centuries-old cultural icons with a shared legacy of heritage and innovation, and a commitment to championing creativity. We are so thrilled to come together with the V&A team to celebrate the rich history of fashion and to develop an immersive space that will inspire creative minds for generations to come.”
The initiative is part of a broader effort by Burberry to support arts and culture, demonstrated by its past collaborations with significant British cultural institutions like the British Pavilion for La Biennale di Venezia and the Royal Academy for the Thomas Burberry Prize.
Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, highlighted the shared history and objectives of the two institutions, noting, “Founded in the same decade, for over 150 years the V&A and Burberry have been pillars of British fashion. Global in our reach, whilst champions of UK art and design, we share a commitment to ensuring our proud heritage inspires the next generation of creatives. This partnership allows us to share the V&A’s incredible collections in new and accessible ways and, with Burberry, support education and craftsmanship across the country.”
While the Fashion Gallery undergoes redevelopment, the V&A will continue to offer access to its fashion collection at the V&A East Storehouse, opening on May 31, 2025, and through its website.
