The history of underwear is about to come to light, thanks to a new fashion exhibition in London. “Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear” at the Victoria and Albert Museum will tell the story of underwear design from the 18th century to the present day, exploring the relationship between underwear and fashion, notions of the ideal body, and the ways that cut, fit, fabric and decoration can reveal issues of gender, sex and morality. From long cotton drawers worn by Queen Victoria's mother to the packaging for a pair of David Beckham for H&M briefs from 2012, more than 200 examples of undergarments will be on show during the exhibition.
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Corsets, stockings and David Beckham’s briefs: the V&A announces its latest fashion show
