From the glittering world of the Georgian court to the high glamour of the modern-day red carpet, Crown to Couture is a new must-see fashion exhibition at Kensington Palace in spring 2023 that will see dazzling contemporary couture worn by celebrities including Lizzo and Lady Gaga, displayed alongside beautiful historic costume, highlighting parallels between the world of the red carpet and the Royal Court in the eighteenth century.
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One of the largest exhibitions ever staged at Kensington Palace, with over two hundred stunning objects filling the palace’s spectacular historic State Apartments, this major exhibition tells the story of how the rules and politics of dress at court have influenced modern-day couture fashion.
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For the first time, Kensington Palace's State Apartments, that would have witnessed lavish events during the Georgian era will showcase both court dress and modern red carpet looks from the 21st century. The King’s Gallery, which once formed one of the central spaces “to see and be seen” at the Palace, will be filled to the brim with stunning dress of the celebrity.
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With the high-end fashion looks created by some of the hottest designers of today, the exhibition showcases stunning design of historic court dress.
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The Rockingham Mantua is one of a number of objects from Historic Royal Palace’s Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection going on display alongside and a exclusive chance to see an array of stunning accessories from the collection including fans, dress swords, hats, jewellery, shoes, stockings, stays and even a wig curler.
Exhibition opens on 5 April