VOGUE: Inventing the Runway is a spectacular new immersive exhibition exploring the history of the fashion runway show, from the intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to the unforgettable pop-culture events of the present.
The show will utilise Vogue’s remarkable archive and contributor network to create an experience that brings together the industry’s leading voices from the past, present, and future.
With first-hand testimony and a rich mixture of media, Inventing the Runway reveals how fashion shows became the ultimate statement of a designer’s vision – at times, a walking expression of their identity – reimagined season after season and year after year. It is a celebration of the imagination, discipline and passion that has revolutionised how we experience fashion.
Through a cycle of thematic chapters, Inventing the Runway will use original animation in an experience that is both visceral and insightful, with immersive sound design and a score fusing original composition with classical and pop music, all of which will evoke the worlds when iconic shows shifted the cultural landscape.
One complete show lasts approximately 50 mins. You are welcome to stay for longer than one show.
Assisted Perfromances:
Captions
Open captions are built into the show and are visible at all times. The captions are located at the top of the projection, on both the North and South walls.
50min.
Immersive Experiences, Off West End
All Ages. Under 2s go free.
13th November, 2024
Please scan your voucher at the Check-in desk for entry into the Experience.
Content guidance: Some instances of nudity, parental discretion advised.
There is level access to the building with lift facilities to all levels. An accessible toilet is available on all 3 levels. By foot, there are 3 flights of stairs down into the show space, and 4 short flights of stairs to exit.
There are baby changing facilities in our gender neutral toilets, located in individual cubicles. Baby changing facilities are also available in the accessible toilets.
We do not have storage space for luggage, we recommend using luggage storage facilities at Kings Cross station.
There is a free cloakroom for jackets and coats available in the venue.
Disabled Access Lightroom is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with level entry and lift access to all floors. (Access companions FOC)
A number of Sennheiser audio enhancement devices are available for use. If you would like one for your visit, please let us know in advance.
Open captions are built in to the show and are visible at all times Subject to availability, a wheelchair can be borrowed from the venue to use during visit.
To arrange for a wheelchair to be available, please email at access@lightroom.uk before your visit
Day of week | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
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Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM |
Thursday | - | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Friday | - | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Saturday | - | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Sunday | - | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM |
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