The glittering world of the Georgian court will come head-to-head with the high glamour of the modern-day red carpet in a new exhibition this spring at Kensington Palace.
Crown to Couture will see contemporary couture worn by celebrities including Lizzo and Lady Gaga, displayed alongside historic costume – drawing parallels between the world of the red carpet and the world of the Royal Court in the 18th century.
Set to be the largest exhibition ever staged at the palace, over 200 objects will be going on display across the glittering State Apartments and intimate rooms. Among the objects will be examples of some of Historic Royal Palace’s own collection – the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. Highlights will include the Rockingham Mantua (pictured above), brocaded in silver thread and silver lace trim and believed to have been worn by the wife of British Prime Minister, the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, in the 1760s.
“To showcase these beautiful garments in such a lavish setting provides an excellent opportunity for licensees across multiple categories including fashion, homewares, stationery and tabletop, to see and be inspired by the exquisite 18th century dress on display,” commented Alareen Farrell, head of buying, merchandising, licensing and publishing at Historic Royal Palaces.
Crown to Couture will open on 5 April and will run until 29 October 2023.
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