The V&A’s spring 2014 exhibition will trace the development of the white wedding dress and its interpretation by couturiers and designers, offering a panorama of fashion over the last two centuries. Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 will feature over 80 wedding outfits from the V&A’s collection. It will include important new acquisitions as well as loans such as the embroidered silk coat design by Anna Valentine and worn by The Duchess of Cornwall for the blessing after her marriage to HRH The Prince of Wales (2005), the purple Vivienne Westwood dress chosen by Dita Von Teese (2005) and the Dior outfits worn by Gwen Steffani and Gavin Rossdale on their wedding day (2002). Displayed chronologically over two floors, the exhibition will focus on bridal wear with accessories including jewellery, shoes, garters, veils, wreaths, hats and corsetry as well as fashion sketches and personal photographs alongside the dresses. Garments worn by bridegrooms and attendants will also be on display. A range of exclusive product including brand collaborations and special commissions will be available at the V&A Shop from May 2014. Alongside a capsule collection of bridal jewellery and fashions inspired by the exhibition, the V&A Shop will stock a considered selection of wedding gifts, books and accessories. The exhibition takes place in the V&A Fashion Gallery from May 3, 2014, to March 15, 2015. There is a media preview scheduled in April 2014 – see Fashion Insight Events.