Costumes, handwritten lyrics and musical instruments are among the more than 80,000 David Bowie items going on public show for the first time
. Among the many gems featured will be handwritten letters and sheet music, set designs, instruments, awards, album artwork and much more.
Bowie was celebrated for his dazzling stage costumes and among the highlights in the collection are his"Ziggy Stardust" ensembles, designed by Freddie Burretti in 1972, Kansai Yamamoto's creations for the"Aladdin Sane" tour a year later and the Union Jack coat that Bowie designed with Alexander McQueen for the 1997"Earthling" album cover.
Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A, said in the release:"David Bowie was one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time. The V&A is thrilled to become custodians of his incredible archive, and to be able to open it up for the public. This quilted two-piece suit designed by Freddie Burretti for the "Ziggy Stardust" tour of 1972 will also be on show.Included in the release was a statement from Swinton herself, who was a friend of Bowie's.
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