09/09/2026
The Zandra Rhodes Foundation and De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) invite you to ZANDRA RHODES: ARCHIVE UNFOLDED, a multi-site exhibition celebrating Zandra Rhodesā major donation of archival material to the Universityās Special Collections š
On receiving her Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from De Montfort University in 2023, Rhodes announced the Zandra Rhodes Foundationās decision to donate several key archives, including those of her design collaborations, printed press coverage and photographic transparencies. Select material from these archives will be on display in DMUās Leicester Gallery.
The exhibition unfolds across two other main locations: the De Montfort University Museum and Trinity House. Visit the Museum to see the first in-depth exploration of Rhodesā Autumn/Winter 1983 MEDIEVAL collection, and Trinity House to discover STUDENT WORK created in response to Rhodesā donated archive.
Established by Rhodes in 2020, the Zandra Rhodes Foundation exists to preserve her legacy while making her archive accessible as a learning resource. Its partnership with De Montfort University is a key pillar of the Foundationās educational mission.
The exhibition is free to attend and open to the public from 26 September 2026 to 16 January 2027.
Opening days and times vary by venue:
Leicester Gallery:
Monday to Friday, 10amā5pm, and Saturday, 12pmā5pm.
Vijay Patel Building, De Montfort University, Mill Lane, Leicester, LE2 7PT
De Montfort University Museum:
Wednesday to Friday, 12pmā4pm, or by appointment.
De Montfort University, Hawthorn Building, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH