Vogue: Inventing the Runway is a groundbreaking immersive exhibition at Lightroom in London, running from November 13th, 2024, to April 26th, 2025. The exhibition explores the history of the fashion runway show, tracing its evolution from intimate couture salons to global cultural events that shape the fashion landscape. Narrated by Cate Blanchett, the experience combines Vogue’s extensive archive with the insights of the industry’s leading voices to offer a rich narrative of runway fashion’s transformative power.
Through a series of thematic chapters, the exhibition blends original animation, immersive sound design, and a score that merges classical and pop music. This combination creates a visceral experience that brings to life the cultural shifts that occurred with iconic runway shows. Visitors will see how fashion shows have not only reflected but also influenced broader cultural changes in the arts, entertainment, technology, and politics.
Among the works featured, the exhibition showcases unforgettable presentations from designers like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Chanel, among many others. The show celebrates the vision and identity of designers, highlighting how each runway show has reimagined fashion, season after season. Inventing the Runway also invites visitors behind the scenes, offering a closer look at how these iconic shows came together.
All images by JUSTIN SUTCLIFFE for LIGHTROOM
