London's Tate Britain is staging an exhibition devoted to the 1990s, when British art and fashion collided and rewired the country's creative image. The show gathers work from a decade that gave us the Young British Artists, Britpop, supermodels and a new confidence in homegrown style, all under one roof at the gallery on Millbank, a short walk from Vauxhall and Pimlico stations along the Thames.

Why does this matter to visitors? Because the 90s were arguably the last decade when London genuinely reset the global cultural dial. Damien Hirst's spot paintings and sliced animals, Alexander McQueen's confrontational runway shows, Kate Moss's waif aesthetic and the graphic chaos of Britpop album art all fed off each other. An exhibition placing art and fashion side by side is a chance to see those connections directly, rather than through nostalgic Instagram posts. Tate Britain, which focuses on British art from the Tudors to the present, is a fitting host — its own collection was shaped by the very era being celebrated.

Practically speaking, the gallery is free to enter, with ticketed prices for major temporary exhibitions that are typically around the £15-£22 mark and usually cheaper if booked online in advance. Members get in free, and off-peak weekday slots tend to be quieter. The building itself is worth the trip regardless: the grand Duveen Galleries, the Whistler murals in the restaurant and the spiral staircase under Rex Whistler's painted stairwell are highlights even before you reach the show.

Once you've finished inside, the location does you a favour. Walk ten minutes along the river to Chelsea and you're near the Saatchi Gallery; head the other way and you can cross Vauxhall Bridge to the revamped Battersea Power Station. Westminster and the South Bank are both within easy reach if you want to build a full day around it.

If you were in London during the 90s, expect a heavy hit of nostalgia. If you weren't, expect a crash course in how a single decade turned British art from polite to provocative — and why fashion magazines suddenly couldn't get enough of London. Check the Tate's website before travelling for exact dates, ticket availability and any late-opening Fridays, since temporary shows there often run evening sessions.

Full details via Secret London.