Iconic Hollywood costumes go on display at the V&A

Celebrated outfits from some of Hollywood's most unforgettable scenes including John Travolta's dancefloor suit and Sharon Stone's leg-crossing mini-dress are being assembled ahead of a major exhibition.

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to a display of screen outfits to be shown at London's V&A Museum from 20 October.

The Hollywood Costume exhibition includes attire from movies such as The Wizard Of Oz, Gone With The Wind and Breakfast At Tiffany's.

Preparations were being made today to dress mannequins in Travolta's famed suit from Saturday Night Fever and Stone's revealing outfit which she wore in thriller Basic Instinct, as well as the Superman suit which the late Christopher Reeve used when he played the superhero.

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