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Ammon
9 hours ago
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- Ammon
Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to feature in exhibition
Ammon News - The changing fashions of the late Queen Elizabeth are to go on show in a major exhibition next year at Buckingham Palace. There will be about 200 items, including dresses and jewellery, hats and shoes, in what is claimed as the biggest ever display of the late Queen's clothing. The exhibition, featuring items from her childhood through to the decades of her long reign, will coincide with the centenary of her birth. Among the items in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style will be her wedding dress, made in 1947 by the designer Sir Norman Hartnell. The exhibition opening at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace next Spring will chronicle Queen Elizabeth's life through the outfits she wore for public events and when off duty. The "archive" of clothes owned by the late Queen, who died at the age of 96 in 2022, is now in the care of the Royal Collection Trust, which announced the exhibition. One of the earliest surviving pieces from her wardrobe is a silver lamé and tulle bridesmaid dress, that she wore at the age of eight in 1934 at the wedding of her uncle the Duke of Kent. Clothes could also serve as a diplomatic message, such as a green and white gown made for a state banquet in Pakistan in 1961, with the dress incorporating the country's national colours. More relaxed, printed dresses showing the fashion trends of the 1970s will be part of the display, along with design sketches and handwritten correspondence about clothing choices.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Childhood couture to diplomatic glamour: Inside late Queen Elizabeth II's fashion archive
Next year, Buckingham Palace is opening the doors to something truly special: a grand exhibition celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's iconic fashion moments, timed to mark 100 years since her birth. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Titled Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, the exhibition will open at the King's Gallery in spring 2026 and if you're even a little bit interested in royal fashion, this is one not to miss. What makes this one stand out? For starters, it's being billed as the biggest and most detailed display of the late Queen's wardrobe ever seen, with more than 200 pieces pulled from her personal fashion archive. We're talking everything from tiaras and evening gowns to her signature headscarves and sensible shoes. There's a real journey here, from one of the earliest surviving pieces in her childhood wardrobe (a delicate silver lamé and tulle bridesmaid dress she wore at age eight in 1934) to the now-iconic Norman Hartnell wedding gown she wore in 1947. These outfits don't just mark royal milestones, they reflect nearly a century of British fashion history through the eyes of a monarch who understood the power of clothing. Alongside the statement looks, like coronation robes and glittering State Banquet gowns, visitors will also get a peek at the Queen's more personal, off-duty side. Think tailored riding jackets, tartan skirts, and the silk scarves she loved to tie around her head while walking the dogs or heading to Balmoral. Image credits: X What's particularly exciting is that many of these pieces have never been displayed before. And this time, it's not just the fashion that's on show. For the first time, we'll also get to see original sketches, fabric swatches, and handwritten letters by the Queen herself, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at how her wardrobe came together, often with her direct input. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Designers like Richard Quinn and Erdem have already acknowledged her influence in their collections in recent years. And with this rare glimpse into her fashion archive, her legacy is sure to inspire a whole new generation of British design. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style will run from spring to autumn 2026. While the exact opening date is still under wraps, tickets go on sale this November. There'll also be an accompanying book, curated by Caroline de Guitaut, with essays from designers and commentators who've studied her style in depth. For royal watchers, fashion lovers, and anyone curious about how style can tell a story, this exhibition promises to be a landmark moment.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How beloved princess was 'a breath of fresh air' for the British Royal Family
Alexandra of Denmark, firstly Princess of Wales and then Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India, was renowned as one of the most elegant ladies of her era. When she married Edward, Prince of Wales in 1863, her mother-in-law, Queen Victoria, had already been in deep mourning for the death of Prince Albert for two years. Court life in London disappeared. So, when the Danish Princess married the heir to the throne, she brought a beauty and a freshness to the British Royal Family that spread throughout the aristocracy. The Prince and Princess of Wales were very much in love, and both are captured in their youthful elegance which can be seen in the almost life size portraits by Winterhalter at the current exhibition at Buckingham Palace 's King's Gallery. But it is the sheer amount of jewels worn by the Princess of Wales, then afterwards Queen Alexandra, that she is so often remembered by - painted draped in diamonds and pearls; some of which are on display; as are several diamonds set gifts from the Indian subcontinent. The highlight of the exhibition is the splendid Coronation gown that the newly minted Queen Alexandra wore in August 1902. Despite enjoying a social life, the public's perception of the Royal Family was of Queen Victoria's black gowns and pearl necklaces, her only head ornaments being her small diamond crown that she wore over her widow's cap and Prince Albert's sapphire and diamond coronet. It was decided that the coronation, despite being delayed for two months due to Edward having an appendicitis emergency, would be sumptuous and bring in a new glamorous era. Alexandra chose Parisian couture maison Morin Blossier to create a gold dress embroidered with thousands of gold spangles (similar to sequins but with the hole at the top so that they hang and move more fluidly) which would sparkle iridescently under the lights that had been installed in the Abbey for the occasion. Alexandra chose Parisian couture maison Morin Blossier to create a gold dress embroidered with thousands of gold spangles (similar to sequins but with the hole at the top so that they hang and move more fluidly) which would sparkle iridescently under the lights that had been installed in the Abbey for the occasion The gown was covered by a gold gauze net that had been embroidered in Delhi, then part of the British Empire. Queen Alexandra also wore not one but two pearl and diamond necklaces during the magnificent event - both of which you will find near to the gown. Her wedding necklace and earrings were a gift from the Prince of Wales her husband; created by the Crown Jewellers Garrard - they are thought to have been inspired by a pearl and diamond parure that Empress Eugenie wore for her wedding to Napoleon III, in 1853, with large pearls surrounded by diamonds designed to look like buttons. The second was the Dagmar necklace, given to her as a wedding present by the King of Denmark, which she actually wore as a stomacher on her gold gown. This ornate piece of jewellery gets its name from the pendant cross that is a replica of a famous, enamelled, 12th century cross, which was buried with Queen Dagmar of Denmark in 1212 - the cross also has a small fragment of wood from the True Cross (that on which Jesus was crucified) and some silk from the grave of King Canute. An official portrait of Queen Alexandra by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes shows her in all her coronation splendour. Alongside these is the Kokoshnik tiara, that was a gift to the then Princess of Wales for her 25th wedding anniversary in 1888 from the Ladies of Society (the 365 peeresses), and inspired by her sister's, the Tsarina Maria Feodorovna of Russia, traditional diamond Russian headdress. There is also her ostrich feather fan that has a diamond crown, an 'A' and the national emblems set on the handle. A pair of Tiffany opera glasses set with diamonds, a Cartier rose quartz flamingo with diamond eyes, and a Faberge blue guilloche enamel cigarette case set with diamonds are just a few other incredible bejewelled treasures in the exhibition - as well as Queen Mary's Love Trophy Collar. During 1875–1876 the then Prince of Wales toured India, visiting more than 21 regions including parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, as an opportunity to forge diplomatic links between Indian rulers and the British Crown as well as occasion for Prince Edward to learn more about the culture and history of part of the Empire. Gifts were exchanged with each ruler he met, as was customary during diplomatic visits, many of which are set with a huge number of large diamonds, from of course India - it had been only a decade since diamonds were first found in South Africa. A large cabinet contains several of these gifts - a shield; a sword from the Maharajah of Jaipur; a punch dagger set with diamonds, emerald and rubies set in floral motifs; a woman's belt also set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, from the Maharajah of Mysore; and a perfumer holder (attar dan) set with diamonds and pearls on enamel. When he returned home the pieces were sent on loan around the United Kingdom, and later to Paris and Copenhagen, before being displayed in Sandringham House in what became known as the Indian Room. The Edwardians: Age of Elegance is at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, from 11 April to 23 November 2025.
Malay Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Elegance of the Edwardians on display at Buckingham Palace
LONDON, April 21 — A rare exhibition is exploring the glamorous lives and fashions of two royal couples who reigned over Britain during the Edwardian period as the country tipped ever closer to World War I. The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, at the King's Gallery in Buckingham Palace, brings together more than 300 works from the Royal Collection that will be on display until November 23. The centrepiece is the coronation gown Queen Alexandra wore on August 9, 1902, made of silk embroidered with thousands of gold sequins and designed by the French house Morin Blossier. Alexandra, daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark and sister of King George I of Greece, married Edward, then Prince of Wales, on March 10, 1863, in the chapel of Windsor Castle. She was 18 years old. He was 22. Alexandra was to remain the princess of Wales for almost 40 years until Edward succeeded to the throne on the death of his mother, Queen Victoria, in 1901. Under Edward VII began the Edwardian period. The royal couple ushered in a new generation after the austere last years of Victoria's long reign, when she largely withdrew from public life, mourning the death of her beloved husband, Albert. 'Pure drama' For her coronation as the new queen, Alexandra decided against wearing the traditional white or cream robes, which had an ecclesiastical feel. 'She wanted that moment to be a moment of pure drama,' said curator Kathryn Jones. Realising that electric light was to be 'used for the first time in Westminster Abbey ... she chooses a gold fabric so that she shimmers with thousands of tiny spangles', Jones told AFP. The dress is fragile and has not been on public display for some 30 years. Conservators have spent more than 100 hours preparing it for the exhibition. 'It's a powerful example of Edward and Alexandra's attempts to balance tradition and modernity as they stood on the cusp of the 20th century—a shining moment of glamour before the world was at war,' Jones says on the exhibition's website. Edward's gold coronation mantle is also on display, along with two thrones commissioned for the event. Photography was still in its infancy but it allowed thousands of pictures of the new queen to be seen around the world, turning her into fashion icon and symbol of elegance of the times. Alexandra was a keen amateur photographer herself and some of her snapshots taken with a portable Kodak camera are on display. Two massive portraits of the couple greet visitors arriving at the King's Gallery. One room depicts their lavish lifestyle through paintings of opulent receptions, concerts, regattas on the Isle of Wight, lavish costume balls, garden parties and their residences at Marlborough House in London and Sandringham in Norfolk. As collectors, they amassed textiles, artworks, tableware, paintings, furniture, sculptures, plants, and rare books. There is a copy of Oscar Wilde's Poems with a rare handwritten note by the author. Edward also discovered a passion for Faberge and ordered several miniature figures of his favourite animals. Visitors can admire paintings and water colours by such artists as Frederic Leighton, Lawrence Alma-Tadema and John Singer Sargent, as well as bronze sculptures by Alfred Gilbert. Several rooms are dedicated to the royal couple's travels across five continents. The exhibition also includes works collected by Alexandra and Edward's son, who became George V and was crowned in June 1911, with his wife Mary. By then, times were changing, and instability and political turmoil roiled Europe and the British Empire. The Age of the Edwardians was fast coming to an end. — AFP
