Frida Kahlo : Making Her Self Up at the Victoria and Albert Museum

I was lucky enough to go to the preview 

this morning of the upcoming 

Frida exhibition at the V&A Museum 

on the 16th of June that will run until the 4th of November.

It was much more in depth than I expected.

It had paintings of course.

And drawings.

And personal letters she wrote to her family while she was in America.

 But there were more intimate and unexpected artefacts and souvenirs such as her back braces.

Up close, they were so well crafted that they were reminiscent of couture level items.

Also included were plasters before she wore her back braces.

This was the plaster when she was expecting.

She wore it so proudly.

As the V&A is becoming renown for, 

they had a whole room dedicated with her clothes 

that were in the archives or on display at the Blue House - 

her home in Mexico city which is now a museu.

 The blouses which will surely be coming to a Zara or H&M near you are the traditional Mexican blouses called 'huipil'.

The shawls she loved were called 'rebozos'.

They were mostly handmade and the items 

she prized the most in her wardrobe.

Some of the jewellery she handmade.

This was her prosthetic leg she wore after her tram accident.

One of the more interesting items at the gift shop was this curtain with Frida printed in the traditional Mexican style.

I hope that most of you can make it but this post was more for those people who won't be able to make it so hope you enjoyed the tour.

The first week is sold out unless you are a member so make sure you become a friend or book your tickets in advance.

Please also check the website if you are a Frida fan.