‘In 1985 she had debuted her rocking-horse platforms, but the super-elevated, electric-blue mock-crocodile ghillies became notorious when Naomi Campbell famously tumbled in them on the runway.’

By Katie Somerville

‘Subverting conventional Western ideals of beauty as well as breaking down the very idea of clothing, Kawakubo’s idea was to collapse the boundaries between body and garment.’

By Danielle Whitfield

‘Dior’s silhouette, comprising rounded shoulders, exaggerated padded hips and full skirts made with an abundance of fabric, is still one of the most recognisable styles in the history of fashion.’

By Charlotte Botica

‘If ever an artist exemplified the adage that you have to leave home in order to find yourself, it was Wifredo Lam.

By ‘Dr Ted Gott

‘I was equally struck by the magnificent Tomo Koizumi tulle gown that is on display, so the palette of Let’s Party! is mostly garnered from colours found in that garment.’

Kate Ryan interviews Danielle Brustman

‘His interest in botany profoundly shaped his design practice, as did his interest in Japanese art, ancient cultures and geometry.’

By Imogen Mallia-Valjan