Freddie Mercury Costume Collection to Go on Display at V&A Museum

A collection of Freddie Mercury's costumes and personal items will be exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum to commemorate what would have been the late singer's 80th birthday. The display will feature many of his iconic stage outfits and other 'splendid things'.

25 Aug, 04:00 — 25 Aug, 08:20

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This exhibition celebrates the iconic style and legacy of Freddie Mercury, the flamboyant frontman of Queen. The display at the V&A Museum offers fans a unique opportunity to see some of his most memorable stage costumes up close, marking significant cultural and artistic contributions.

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A

Eight costumes spanning Queen frontman’s career will feature in a free trail developed with his former fiancee Eight famous costumes worn by Freddie Mercury, including the outfit featured on the cover of Queen’s debut album and the catsuit from the video for Bohemian Rhapsody, are to go on display at the V&A in London this autumn to mark what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday. Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things, a free trail developed with Mercury’s former fiancee and close friend Mar...

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

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