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Unmissable exhibitions in town for London Fashion Week

Clothing worn by The Beatles for the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album clover, on display at the V&A Museum

September 16 to 20 brings another fashion week to London which, with New York, Paris and Milan, is one of the industry's capitals. As well as taking center stage at catwalk shows, fashion will be celebrated in several exhibitions in and around the British capital. Here's a look at some of the events in store for fashion fans and culture vultures heading to the UK.

"Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear" until March 12, 2017, at the V&A Museum

The Victoria & Albert Museum explores the intriguing history of underwear from the 18th century to the present day. The exhibition features almost 200 undergarments for men and for women, looking at the various innovations that have shaped the industry. Fashion fans can spot pieces by Stella McCartney and Paul Smith.

"You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966 - 70" until February 26, 2017, at the V&A Museum

The V&A is also hosting an exhibition celebrating the late 1960s. This key period in the history of popular culture was also a time of rebellion, as young people began to oppose traditional conventions. With some 350 items (photos, posters, books, magazines, records) linked to this rebellious counterculture and its "protest songs," fashion fans can admire jackets worn by John Lennon and George Harrison, or a pair of velvet dungarees that once belonged to Mick Jagger.

"New Artist Textiles from Canada" September 16 to 18, 2016, Fashion and Textile Museum

To mark the London Design Festival, the British capital's Fashion and Textile Museum is briefly opening its doors to showcase the work of Canadian textile designers. The museum is then scheduled to reopen September 23 for an exhibition looking at fashion and photography in the 1920s jazz age.

"A History of Fashion in 100 Objects" until January 1, 2017, at the Fashion Museum, Bath

Escape the hustle and bustle of the capital with a trip to Bath, where the Fashion Museum is celebrating fashion from 1600 to the present day with an exhibition of 100 key objects from its collection.

"The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined" October 13, 2016, to February 5, 2017, at the Barbican Center

Although it opens a month after London Fashion Week, the Barbican's upcoming exhibition looks particularly promising, especially for fashion fans. "The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined" explores the notion of vulgarity in the world of fashion and how this has evolved over time. The theme is explored with pieces from some of the biggest names in the business, such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Christian Lacroix, Chloé and Dior.