Exhibition devoted to Hollywood costume to open in October

Hollywood costumes made famous by people such as Judy Garland and Audrey Hepburn will be the focus of an upcoming Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition.

Over 100 costumes will be on display at the exhibition, which has taken five years to put together.

Highlights include Audrey Hepburn's black dress, which she wore in the film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', Garland's blue and white gingham pinafore dress from 'The Wizard of Oz' and the green gown worn by Vivien Leigh in 'Gone with the Wind'.

Garland became a star after playing Dorothy Gale in 'The Wizard of OZ' in 1939 at the age of 16.

Modern costumes will also be on display including those worn by Meryl Streep in 'The Iron Lady', the dress worn by Cate Blanchett in 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' (2007), and the outfit worn by Kate Winslet in 'Titanic' (1997) when she exits the car in her first scene.

Guest curator Deborah Nadoolman Landi, who has designed costumes for 'Indiana Jones', told the Daily Mail: "This landmark exhibition will provide a once in a life-time opportunity to explore the most beloved characters in Hollywood history and gain insight on the role of the costume designer and their vital contribution to cinema storytelling."

The exhibition runs between 20 October and 27 January.