Amy: Beyond the Stage is set to open on November 26
(Picture: Getty Images)Amy Winehouse’s distinctive sense of style is at the heart of a new exhibition remembering the singer a decade after her death.
Guitars, handbags and dresses are among the exhibits going on show at the Design Museum with insights promised into her musical legacy, the influences that made her and her trademark beehive hairstyle.
Amy: Beyond the Stage is set to open on November 26 and will follow her career from young performer and Brit School alumna to worldwide star.
Exhibits will range from her teenage notebooks stuffed full of lyrics and song ideas to outfits made by some of the biggest names in design including John Galliano and Moschino.
Curator Priya Khanchandani said: “Amy’s amazing voice, confessional lyrics and provocative manner made her one of the most important artists of our time.
“With a sound characterised by 1960s American pop and jazz fused with soul and R&B, she resisted the singular nature of genre, and this was reflected in her image. Although outwardly, Amy defied the notion of design and was incredibly down-to-earth, she had an unmistakable style and drew on a curated set of eclectic and diverse influences.
“This exhibition pays tribute to the collage of references Amy drew on and which made her a character that was and remains larger than life.”
Winehouse’s friend and stylist Naomi Parry worked with the singer’s family and the museum on the show.
She said: “I was determined to make an exhibition about Amy happen because I had seen first-hand how she became a global icon. When I approached the museum to realise this ambition they immediately understood that looking at Amy through her creative legacy would create an unforgettable exhibition experience.
“Often the portrayal of Amy is focused on the negative aspects of her life, while this exhibition will take visitors through all that she achieved and highlight the incredible mark that she left on the lives of her fans all around the world .”
