CROWN TO COUTURE
Pigott Galleries, King's State Apartments, Queen's State Apartments. The Presence Chamber displaying the Peter Dundas ensemble worn by Beyoncé for the GRAMMYs 2017. © Historic Royal Palaces / Peter Dundas for DUNDAS
200 FASCINATING OBJECTS
Featuring over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits and handbags to jewellery, this brand-new fashion exhibition for 2023 draws fascinating parallels between the world of today’s red carpet and the Georgian Royal Court in the 18th century.
FROM BEYONCÉ TO KATY PERRY AND LIZZO
See up close Beyoncé's look for the 2017 GRAMMY Awards, designed by Peter Dundas, and the custom Moschino chandelier-inspired outfit designed for Katy Perry and worn at the 2019 Met Gala.
Other key iconic looks from recent years include Billy Porter’s "Sun God" outfit, styled by Sam Ratelle and designed by The Blonds for the 2019 Met Gala, and Kendall Jenner’s shimmering Hepburn-inspired Givenchy dress worn to the 2021 event.
Contrasted with these modern-day looks, don’t miss the stunning yellow mantua on loan from National Museums Scotland, the widest surviving court gown in Britain at nearly three metres, plus the exquisite Rockingham Mantua, one of several objects from Historic Royal Palaces' Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection.
Exhibition generously supported by Garrard, the Blavatnik Family Foundation and Cunard.
Open until Until 29 October 2023
Book tickets here