£55.50 (Non JG member)
Overview
Discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life – from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage for momentous occasions in Britain’s history. Featuring approximately 200 items, many on display for the first time, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever mounted. Alongside clothing, jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories, explore never-before-seen design sketches, fabric samples and handwritten correspondence that reveal the behind-the-scenes process of dressing the most famous woman in the world and shed new light on the late Queen’s close involvement in the creation of her wardrobe. Highlights include her christening robe (a rare appearance that is thought to be the first time the robe has ever been on public display), bridesmaid dress, wedding dress, Coronation dress and the ensemble worn for the wedding of Princess Margaret. 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. 12.30 entry time. Food and drink are not available for purchase at the Gallery, but there are many cafés, pubs and restaurants in the local area. In case time is limited to get refreshments before entry, you may wish to bring a picnic to eat on the coach.
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