Summary
Outfits worn by the Spice Girls, such as Mel B's leopard-print catsuit and Geri Halliwell's union jack platform boots, are on display at a free exhibition in London. The show celebrates the year 1996 and features pop culture, music memorabilia, and items from famous British artists and bands.
Key Facts
- The exhibition is called "1996: 30 years on, celebrating the wildest year of Britain's wildest decade."
- It is held at the Barbican Music Library in London and is free to visit until 19 September.
- Mel B’s leopard-print catsuit, worn at the 1997 Brit Awards, is part of the display.
- Geri Halliwell’s union jack platform boots are also shown.
- The exhibit includes Liam Gallagher’s tambourine and a 1996 Brit Award trophy.
- Items highlight famous moments like the Spice Girls’ three number one hits, Oasis’s Knebworth concert, and the film Trainspotting.
- The exhibition features photos by British photographers and previously unseen Oasis memorabilia.
- Dominic Mohan, former editor of The Sun, curated the exhibition aiming to show how various culture areas mixed in 1996.
