V&A exhibition will use 250 objects to highlight creativity of African fashion

London museum show to focus on the work of the continent's designers over the past few decades

An exhibition about African fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum will attempt to reframe the narrative about the continent, showcasing its independence and creativity following decades of false assumptions.

Africa Fashion opens on 11 June 2022 and will feature 250 objects telling the story of the continent through the work of its most prominent and influential designers.