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An exhibition starting on Thursday in London focuses on fashion and style across black British culture. Among the many outfits on show are some worn by members of girl-band Mis-Teeq.

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The exhibition at the V&A is the first of its kind to be staged in a mainstream museum and charts black British style over the past 50 years. It includes a display of some elaborate 'arrival outfits' worn by immigrants in the 1950s.

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Exhibition co-curator Carol Tulloch hopes to break down popular stereotypes: "Black British style is not just about low-slung jeans and hooded tops," she says. "It's also about the way a woman might dress to go to church, for example."

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Religion is one of several themes with a section devoted to the influence of Rastafarian culture.

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US human rights activist Angela Davis - tried and acquitted for murder in the 1970s - was a popular icon for many black people in Britain and made her mark on fashion.

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The exhibition has been launched during Black History Month but Carol Tulloch feels it's also of interest to white Britons: "It's also part of their history. It's about a community which has been here since the 1950s."

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The distinctive style of members of the high-profile religious group, the Nation of Islam, has influenced many young black men in particular.

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Musician Goldie shows off his contribution to Britain's 'bling' culture - the influence of music is another of the exhibition's themes.

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Also on display is a small selection of the 1,000 pairs of trainers owned by Goldie.

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The exhibition runs at the V&A until 16 January.