Exhibition Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's Fashion Legacy
The upcoming exhibition, titled Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, will highlight the fashion influence of the late Queen Elizabeth, featuring designs by Erdem Moralioglu, Richard Quinn, and Christopher Kane.
Event Details and Venue
Marking the centenary of the Queen’s birth on April 21, 1926, the exhibition will open on April 10 at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Tickets will be available from the Royal Collection Trust’s official website starting Tuesday.
Highlights of the Exhibition
- Approximately 200 items will be displayed, with half shown publicly for the first time.
- Each of the three featured designers will exhibit a piece from their previous collections.
- Designs by Moralioglu, Quinn, and Kane will be paired with related items from the Queen’s personal fashion archive, creating a dialogue across time.
Contributions and Reflections
The designers share their insights on the Queen’s fashion legacy in the official centenary publication. This book also includes a tribute by Anna Wintour and an essay by Amy de la Haye, dress history expert and London College of Fashion curator.
Erdem Moralioglu described Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe as “a snapshot of a very long life, a life of duty, and in so many ways it’s a time capsule.”
The exhibition promises a comprehensive and rare look at the Queen’s iconic style and its enduring impact on British fashion.
Author’s summary: The exhibition at Buckingham Palace marks 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, showcasing her fashion legacy through 200 items and designs by top British designers paired with pieces from the royal archive.