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Freddie Mercury's Wardrobe Awaits Museum Display
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Freddie Mercury's personal assistant offered 1,000 items to V&A.
- The V&A museum cannot display items until at least 2030.
- Freddie's collection will first exhibit in Budapest next year.
Freddie Mercury's personal assistant, Peter Freestone, has offered approximately 1,000 items from the late Queen frontman's wardrobe to the Victoria & Albert Museum. The collection includes iconic pieces such as military jackets, Adidas trainers, and the outfit from the 'I Want to Break Free' music video. Despite the V&A's initial interest, they indicated a potential exhibition slot only as far as 2030.
This proposed delay contrasts with the museum's swifter response to a David Bowie fashion retrospective. While discussions with the V&A continue, Mercury's extensive wardrobe will first be displayed in Budapest, Hungary, next year. This exhibition will be part of an immersive experience titled 'The World of Freddie,' which previously attracted over two million fans.
The 'World of Freddie' project aims to reveal the private world of the iconic singer. The current situation highlights the ongoing efforts to preserve and share Mercury's legacy and personal style, with the Budapest exhibition marking the initial public display of these significant fashion artifacts.
