Latest Exhibition on Queen Elizabeth’s Fashion Legacy
In London, a major exhibition will celebrate the fashion legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, showcasing her iconic style through the decades. The event, titled “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style,” will open at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace on April 10 to mark the 100th anniversary of the monarch’s birth on April 21, 1926.
The exhibition will feature approximately 200 items, half of which will be displayed publicly for the first time. It aims to provide the most comprehensive overview of Queen Elizabeth’s sartorial evolution ever assembled.
Designers and Exhibition Highlights
- Erdem Moralioglu
- Richard Quinn
- Christopher Kane
These three acclaimed British designers will each contribute one piece from their past collections. Each ensemble will be exhibited alongside a corresponding piece from the Queen’s archive, reflecting how contemporary fashion dialogues with royal heritage.
Publications and Tributes
The accompanying centenary publication will include reflections from the participating designers on Queen Elizabeth’s enduring impact on fashion, alongside a tribute by Anna Wintour and an essay by Amy de la Haye, professor of dress history and curatorship at the London College of Fashion.
“A snapshot of a very long life, a life of duty, and in so many ways it’s a time capsule,” said Erdem Moralioglu about the Queen’s wardrobe.
Tickets and Access
Tickets for the exhibition will be available starting Tuesday via the official website of the Royal Collection Trust.
Author’s summary: The London showcase “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” unites royal fashion history and modern design to celebrate the late Queen’s century-long influence on style and culture.