Tickets have gone on sale for the Queen Elizabeth II exhibition at Buckingham Palace, featuring work by a series of British designers.
Fashion gurus Erdem Moralioglu, Richard Quinn, and Christopher Kane all contributed pieces to the largest-ever exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion.
It was previously announced that the exhibition, titled “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life In Style at The King’s Gallery,” will feature roughly 200 items, around half of which will be on display for the first time.
Designer Mr Moraliglu is behind the London-based fashion label Erdem, as well as Mr Quinn and Mr Kane, whose pieces are inspired by the late Queen and featured in previous collections.
Buckingham Palace to host Queen Elizabeth II fashion exhibition as tickets go on sale
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They will be shown alongside a related item from the late Queen’s fashion catalogue, illustrating how she influenced the creations.
The trio of designers will also share their opinions on her fashion legacy in the publication “Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style”.
The book will explore the late Queen’s fashion archive, featuring a tribute by former editor and current global editorial director of US Vogue, Dame Anna Wintour.
Mr Moralioglu said: “The wardrobe of Her late Majesty is a snapshot of a very long life, a life of duty, and in so many ways it’s a time capsule. It captures a very specific and important moment in history.”
The expedition, held at the King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace, will display many of Elizabeth’s iconic outfits| ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST
Mr Quinn won the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, and the late Queen attended his catwalk show at London Fashion Week in 2018.
He said: “There is no doubt that Queen Elizabeth II’s style and promotion of British couture over the 90 years had a huge impact on British fashion.
“The ultimate stamp of approval, she always shone a light on British designers, highlighting the relevance and significance of British fashion across the world.”
Mr Kane added: “Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe is one of the most significant living archives in modern fashion history.
The Queen’s deliberate and meaningful fashion choices will be highlighted at the exhibition
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“From the decline of the court dressmaker to the rise of couturiers like Hartnell and Hardy Amies, her garments tell the story of Britain and its changing identity through fashion.
“For designers and students, it offers a masterclass in silhouette, construction, repetition, symbolism and, perhaps most importantly, restraint.”
Among the key pieces in the exhibition is a silver lame and tulle bridesmaid dress worn by then-Princess Elizabeth when she was just eight years old.
A trio of floaty, vibrantly printed Ian Thomas evening dresses from the 1970s will also feature, and the Queen’s famous Sir Norman Hartnell wedding and Coronation gowns.
The late Queen would have celebrated her 100th birthday next year| GETTY
The Queen’s fashion archive is thought to be one of the largest and most important surviving collections of 20th-century British fashion.
It now forms part of the Royal Collection.
The late Queen, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96, would have celebrated her 100th birthday next year on April 21.
“Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life In Style” is located at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and will run from April 10 to October 18, 2026.
