proportion>london completes another project for the V&A London

For a showcase you will never forget, step inside the V&A’S latest spring exhibition ‘Wedding Dresses 1775-2014’. A collection of over 80 of the most romantic, glamorous and extravagant wedding outfits from the last two centuries, are presented across two floors within the museum. Garments from recent years such as the purple Vivienne Westwood dress worn by Dita Von Teese (2005) and Dior outfits worn by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale (2002) are on display as well designs from the 1920s and 1930s.

The V&A wanted to represent a real bride by using mannequins which would fit the dresses perfectly. Choosing the right mannequin may seem like a straightforward task for some, but for an exhibition which showcases a chronological spectrum of 200 years’ worth of wedding dresses, the diversity of requirements to be fulfilled is complex. It will come as no surprise then, that proportion>london were the go-to mannequin manufacturers for this project, owing to their wealth of experience in bespoke figures, putting as much love into their creations as a bridal wear designer.

The V&A and proportion>london teams worked closely together for many months, combining their skills to form an ideal marriage in the customisation of female mannequin range, FLUID. Crafting calico mock-up costumes in order to perfect pose and fit, and amending measurements and shape of the figures, were all part of the journey to achieving a mannequin with a flawless silhouette, perfect for the ‘Wedding Dresses 1775-2014’ exhibition.

The FLUID collection was developed by the proportion>london design team, who have captured 25 dynamic poses, each portraying feminine movement infused with character. Initially FLUID was produced to appeal to high-end fashion, however, the unprecedented flexibility of the range has proved eminently suitable as a display kit suitable for a variety of demographic groups.

To book tickets to see the beautiful FLUID brides and stunning wedding outfits at the Victoria and Albert Museum, or for further information you can visit the V&A’S website.