The House of Viktor & Rolf – Barbican Art Gallery

Over the past 15 years, Swedish design duo Viktor & Rolf have taken the fashion world by storm with their particular blend of cool irony and surreal beauty, and in this, their first British exhibition, the wackiness is no holds barred. The Barbican's art space has been transformed into an oversized doll's house, complete with an army of 55 dolls, dressed in painstakingly detailed remakes of the duo's greatest pieces. The attention to detail is mind-boggling. The dolls have human hair, and where possible, the same fabrics have been sourced to match the originals. And after the mini-me's, venture into the surrounding rooms, where 6 ft doubles of the dolls stand with catwalk footage playing in the background. There's an eerie, underworld ambience accompanying this exhibition. This is fashion with a surreal and sinister twist… you have been warned!

18 June – 21 September 2008

Matthew Williamson – The Urbis

Matthew Williamson, fashion designer to the stars, presents his exotic, colourful collections in a retrospective exhibition celebrating his ten-year career. Manchester-born Williamson's designs are regularly worn by the likes of Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kylie Minogue on the red carpet, and are now hanging in the Urbis in Manchester. The exhibition focuses on the process and use of pattern, print and colour which have defined Williamson's work and centre around four main themes: Colour and Psychedelia; Hyper-nature; Global extravaganza; and Lifestyle . Get ready to be dazzled with colour and energy!

27 March – 21 September 2008

The Story of the Supremes from the Mary Wilson collection - The V&A

Long before Destiny's Child, the Sugababes, and Girls Aloud, there was only one girl group to emulate... The Supremes. Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Bollard had the moves, as well as the outfits every girl dreamed of wearing. In the latest fashion exhibition at the V&A, get to grips with their skin tight evening dresses and accessories, and see archive performance footage. Prepare to be wowed!

13 May – 19 October 2008

Fashion in the palm of your hand – The Fan Museum

Just like today's 'it' bags, the fan was once a fashion staple. This fascinating exhibition flits through history showing how the fan was used as a symbol of wealth and power, and to flirt, right up to the present day, where burlesque model Dita Von Teese, has reinvigorated its erotic association. Definitely worth a flap!

6 June – 26 October 2008