I went to this show last month - www.vam.ac.uk/couture - and while I found some of the suits frumpy, I guess that was the style for many back then. Ive seen a few of these garments already but I was happy to be able to see the construction of some of these garments up close and personal. Frumpy or no, the tailoring and detail was insane. These garments are padded and constructed like armor - they would have to be! Go see the exhibit if you get a chance to get to London. The Theatre de la Mode dolls are fabulous. A couple evening dresses by John Galliano are displayed at the end. Yum!