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Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe, From Birth Through the Jubilee Years, Will Go on Display in London in 2026
— The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace is ready to proclaim 'Vivat Regina!' with an exhibition of the late Queen Elizabeth's fashion, accessories and personal effects that's set to open in the spring. The show, 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style,' will mark 100 years since she was born on April 21, 1926, and will be the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of her fashion ever mounted. It will feature around 200 items, half of which will be on display for the first time. More from WWD Dior Lucky Pop-up Opens at Harrods With a Shower of Stars and Four-leaf Clovers With Sales Improving Worldwide, CEO Josh Schulman Is Bullish on the Future of Burberry Toteme to Open Second Store in London The aim is to tell the story of Britain's longest-reigning monarch through the clothing she wore throughout her life, 'from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen and from off-duty style to diplomatic dressing for the global stage,' according to organizers. Caroline de Guitaut, exhibition curator and surveyor of The King's Works of Art, said that over the course of the queen's 'remarkably long reign, her distinctive style became instantly recognizable around the world, bolstering the British fashion industry and influencing generations of designers and couturiers.' She said that because the queen's fashion archive has now come under the care of the Royal Collection Trust, 'we can tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices, from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment.' De Guitaut added that in the year the late monarch would have turned 100 years old, 'this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy.' Organizers said the Queen Elizabeth's fashion archive is one of the largest and most important surviving collections of 20th-century British fashion. Alongside the clothing, jewelry, hats, shoes and accessories, there will also be never-before-seen design sketches, fabric samples and handwritten correspondence that reveal the behind-the-scenes process of dressing the monarch and shed new light on her close involvement in the creation of her wardrobe. An official publication to mark the centenary, Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style, will accompany the exhibition. Written by de Guitaut, it will feature contributions from fashion experts and designers, and look at the queen's lifelong championing of the British fashion industry. On show for the first time will be one of the earliest surviving pieces of couture from her childhood wardrobe: the silver lamé and tulle bridesmaid dress, designed by Edward Molyneux, that she wore aged eight for the 1934 wedding of her uncle, the Duke of Kent, to Princess Marina of Greece. As British couture rose to prominence in the 1940s, Princess Elizabeth began working with Norman Hartnell, who became her most influential designer over the next three decades. His position as Britain's leading couturier was cemented when he was chosen to design her wedding dress in 1947 and her Coronation dress in 1953, both of which will be on display. Visitors will also see gowns designed by Hartnell and Hardy Amies from the 1950s as well as the fluid, printed dresses by Ian Thomas that capture the boho glamour of the 1970s. Many are on show for the first time. The exhibition will also explore the royal's use of diplomatic emblems and colors in her wardrobe for overseas tours, including a white gown designed by Hartnell for a 1961 state banquet in Karachi, which incorporates Pakistan's national colors through an emerald-green pleat cascading down the back. The queen's country garb — including riding jackets, tartan skirts and silk headscarves — will also have a place in the show. The exact dates of the show, which will open in the spring and run until the fall of 2026, have not been finalized. The Royal Collection said tickets will go on sale in November 2025, and the book will be published by Royal Collection Trust in March 2026 and cost 40 pounds. Best of WWD Fashion Meets Cinema: Jaws 50th Anniversary and Calvin Klein Spring 2019 RTW Show Retro Glamour: Giorgio Di Sant'Angelo's Summer 1973 Chic Straw Hat Statement The Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Cartier Watch: A Royal Gift With 'Traces and Clues of Her Life' Revealed
Glasgow Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Largest ever exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to go on show
Some 200 items, more than half on public display for the first time, will chart the story of the nation's longest reigning sovereign through outfits worn during all 10 decades of her life. The Queen's clothing, from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to diplomatic dressing for the global stage will be explored at The King's Gallery in 2026 – the year she would have turned 100. Princess Elizabeth of York as a bridesmaid in 1934 (Elliott & Fry/Royal CollectionEnterprises Limited 2025/Royal Collection Trust/PA) Among the key pieces in the most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen's fashion ever to be mounted will be a silver lame and tulle bridesmaid dress worn by Princess Elizabeth when she was eight-years-old, a trio of floaty, vibrantly printed Ian Thomas evening dresses from the 1970s, and the Queen's famous Sir Norman Hartnell wedding and coronation gowns. The exhibition will delve into Elizabeth II's use of diplomatically significant emblems and colours in her overseas tour wardrobes, including a white Hartnell gown designed for a 1961 State Banquet in Karachi, which incorporated Pakistan's national colours through a dramatic emerald-green pleat cascading down the back. Alongside clothing, jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories, visitors will see never-before-seen design sketches, fabric samples and handwritten correspondence revealing the behind-the-scenes process of dressing one of the most famous women in the world. Ian Thomas's evening gowns (Jon Stokes/Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd/PA) The Queen's fashion archive is considered one of the largest and most important surviving collections of 20th-century British fashion and now forms part of the Royal Collection. The exhibition will also shed new light on the late Queen's close involvement in the creation of her wardrobe. Caroline de Guitaut, exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Works of Art who has written an accompanying book, Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style, said: 'Over the course of Queen Elizabeth II's remarkably long reign, her distinctive style became instantly recognisable around the world, bolstering the British fashion industry and influencing generations of designers and couturiers. 'Only now, as the late Queen's fashion archive comes under the care of Royal Collection Trust, can we tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices – from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment.' The Hartnell evening gown worn by the Queen to honour the colours of Pakistan's flag (Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd/PA) She added: 'In the year that she would have turned 100-years-old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy.' The bridesmaid dress by Edward Molyneux is one of the earliest surviving pieces of couture from the Queen's childhood wardrobe and was worn to the wedding of her uncle George, the Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934. In the 1940s as British couture rose to prominence, Princess Elizabeth began working with Sir Norman, who became her most influential designer over the next three decades and was chosen to design her wedding dress in 1947 and her Coronation dress in 1953. The Royal Collection cited eveningwear as a 'vital component of the Queen's wardrobe', with members of the public able to see 'stunning examples that reflect the evolution of fashion trends throughout the Queen's long reign'. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on their wedding day (PA) On show will be crinoline-skirted gowns from the 1950s by Sir Norman and Sir Hardy Amies, as well as outfits by Thomas, who began designing for the Queen in the 1970s and introduced softer silhouettes in chiffon and striking colours to her evening dress, channelling what the Royal Collection described as 'relaxed glamour'. Three of his floor length gowns – in bright orange, sunshine yellow and vivid blue – will be exhibited for the first time. The Queen's off duty wardrobe will also be a feature, with visitors able to view impeccably cut riding jackets, tartan skirts and silk headscarves among the never-before-displayed examples of the monarch's practical everyday style. The Queen's Hacking Jacket for off duty riding expeditions by Bernard Weatherill of Savile Row (Jon Stokes/ Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025/PA) The late Queen, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96, would have celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21 2026. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style is at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, from spring to autumn 2026. Dates will be confirmed in due course and tickets will go on sale in November 2025.
Powys County Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Largest ever exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to go on show
The largest ever exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion is to be staged at Buckingham Palace to mark the centenary of the late monarch's birth. Some 200 items, more than half on public display for the first time, will chart the story of the nation's longest reigning sovereign through outfits worn during all 10 decades of her life. The Queen's clothing, from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to diplomatic dressing for the global stage will be explored at The King's Gallery in 2026 – the year she would have turned 100. Among the key pieces in the most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen's fashion ever to be mounted will be a silver lame and tulle bridesmaid dress worn by Princess Elizabeth when she was eight-years-old, a trio of floaty, vibrantly printed Ian Thomas evening dresses from the 1970s, and the Queen's famous Sir Norman Hartnell wedding and coronation gowns. The exhibition will delve into Elizabeth II's use of diplomatically significant emblems and colours in her overseas tour wardrobes, including a white Hartnell gown designed for a 1961 State Banquet in Karachi, which incorporated Pakistan's national colours through a dramatic emerald-green pleat cascading down the back. Alongside clothing, jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories, visitors will see never-before-seen design sketches, fabric samples and handwritten correspondence revealing the behind-the-scenes process of dressing one of the most famous women in the world. The Queen's fashion archive is considered one of the largest and most important surviving collections of 20th-century British fashion and now forms part of the Royal Collection. The exhibition will also shed new light on the late Queen's close involvement in the creation of her wardrobe. Caroline de Guitaut, exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Works of Art who has written an accompanying book, Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style, said: 'Over the course of Queen Elizabeth II's remarkably long reign, her distinctive style became instantly recognisable around the world, bolstering the British fashion industry and influencing generations of designers and couturiers. 'Only now, as the late Queen's fashion archive comes under the care of Royal Collection Trust, can we tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices – from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment.' She added: 'In the year that she would have turned 100-years-old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy.' The bridesmaid dress by Edward Molyneux is one of the earliest surviving pieces of couture from the Queen's childhood wardrobe and was worn to the wedding of her uncle George, the Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934. In the 1940s as British couture rose to prominence, Princess Elizabeth began working with Sir Norman, who became her most influential designer over the next three decades and was chosen to design her wedding dress in 1947 and her Coronation dress in 1953. The Royal Collection cited eveningwear as a 'vital component of the Queen's wardrobe', with members of the public able to see 'stunning examples that reflect the evolution of fashion trends throughout the Queen's long reign'. On show will be crinoline-skirted gowns from the 1950s by Sir Norman and Sir Hardy Amies, as well as outfits by Thomas, who began designing for the Queen in the 1970s and introduced softer silhouettes in chiffon and striking colours to her evening dress, channelling what the Royal Collection described as 'relaxed glamour'. Three of his floor length gowns – in bright orange, sunshine yellow and vivid blue – will be exhibited for the first time. The Queen's off duty wardrobe will also be a feature, with visitors able to view impeccably cut riding jackets, tartan skirts and silk headscarves among the never-before-displayed examples of the monarch's practical everyday style. The late Queen, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96, would have celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21 2026. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style is at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, from spring to autumn 2026. Dates will be confirmed in due course and tickets will go on sale in November 2025.
Western Telegraph
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Largest ever exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to go on show
Some 200 items, more than half on public display for the first time, will chart the story of the nation's longest reigning sovereign through outfits worn during all 10 decades of her life. The Queen's clothing, from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to diplomatic dressing for the global stage will be explored at The King's Gallery in 2026 – the year she would have turned 100. Princess Elizabeth of York as a bridesmaid in 1934 (Elliott & Fry/Royal CollectionEnterprises Limited 2025/Royal Collection Trust/PA) Among the key pieces in the most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen's fashion ever to be mounted will be a silver lame and tulle bridesmaid dress worn by Princess Elizabeth when she was eight-years-old, a trio of floaty, vibrantly printed Ian Thomas evening dresses from the 1970s, and the Queen's famous Sir Norman Hartnell wedding and coronation gowns. The exhibition will delve into Elizabeth II's use of diplomatically significant emblems and colours in her overseas tour wardrobes, including a white Hartnell gown designed for a 1961 State Banquet in Karachi, which incorporated Pakistan's national colours through a dramatic emerald-green pleat cascading down the back. Alongside clothing, jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories, visitors will see never-before-seen design sketches, fabric samples and handwritten correspondence revealing the behind-the-scenes process of dressing one of the most famous women in the world. Ian Thomas's evening gowns (Jon Stokes/Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd/PA) The Queen's fashion archive is considered one of the largest and most important surviving collections of 20th-century British fashion and now forms part of the Royal Collection. The exhibition will also shed new light on the late Queen's close involvement in the creation of her wardrobe. Caroline de Guitaut, exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Works of Art who has written an accompanying book, Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style, said: 'Over the course of Queen Elizabeth II's remarkably long reign, her distinctive style became instantly recognisable around the world, bolstering the British fashion industry and influencing generations of designers and couturiers. 'Only now, as the late Queen's fashion archive comes under the care of Royal Collection Trust, can we tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices – from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment.' The Hartnell evening gown worn by the Queen to honour the colours of Pakistan's flag (Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd/PA) She added: 'In the year that she would have turned 100-years-old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy.' The bridesmaid dress by Edward Molyneux is one of the earliest surviving pieces of couture from the Queen's childhood wardrobe and was worn to the wedding of her uncle George, the Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934. In the 1940s as British couture rose to prominence, Princess Elizabeth began working with Sir Norman, who became her most influential designer over the next three decades and was chosen to design her wedding dress in 1947 and her Coronation dress in 1953. The Royal Collection cited eveningwear as a 'vital component of the Queen's wardrobe', with members of the public able to see 'stunning examples that reflect the evolution of fashion trends throughout the Queen's long reign'. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on their wedding day (PA) On show will be crinoline-skirted gowns from the 1950s by Sir Norman and Sir Hardy Amies, as well as outfits by Thomas, who began designing for the Queen in the 1970s and introduced softer silhouettes in chiffon and striking colours to her evening dress, channelling what the Royal Collection described as 'relaxed glamour'. Three of his floor length gowns – in bright orange, sunshine yellow and vivid blue – will be exhibited for the first time. The Queen's off duty wardrobe will also be a feature, with visitors able to view impeccably cut riding jackets, tartan skirts and silk headscarves among the never-before-displayed examples of the monarch's practical everyday style. The Queen's Hacking Jacket for off duty riding expeditions by Bernard Weatherill of Savile Row (Jon Stokes/ Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025/PA) The late Queen, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96, would have celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21 2026. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style is at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, from spring to autumn 2026. Dates will be confirmed in due course and tickets will go on sale in November 2025.
