It is a temple to design, housing the world’s finest collection of fashion. But the V&A’s new staff uniforms are more B&Q than Balenciaga, according to some critics.

The uniform consists of a “layering system” of T-shirts and tops, bomber jackets, lightweight packaway jackets and rainproof parkas, all in a striking palette of orange and blue.

The designer, Christopher Raeburn, drew his colour inspiration from Raphael’s The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, which is on display at the V&A.

He said he was “really proud” of the designs, which use recycled and organic materials and come with matching tote bags.

However, when the V&A posted images of the new designs on social media, the response was overwhelmingly negative.