Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Fashion Legacy

Published on 7.22.25

  A major exhibition is set to be held at Buckingham Palace next year, showcasing over 200 items of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion, including a silver lame and tulle bridesmaid dress worn by the young Princess Elizabeth in 1934, and famous wedding and coronation gowns designed by Norman Hartnell. The exhibition will feature a range of clothing, jewelry, hats, shoes, accessories, design sketches, and fabric samples, highlighting how Queen Elizabeth II used fashion to convey diplomatic messages, such as her 1961 white gown for a state banquet in Karachi featuring Pakistan's national colors. Queen Elizabeth II's fashion archive is being cared for by Royal Collection Trust, with an upcoming exhibition at Buckingham Palace's The King's Gallery in London. The Queen's style was distinct and recognizable worldwide, influencing generations of designers and bolstering the British fashion industry. Her fashion choices were not just about aesthetics but also about soft power, as demonstrated by her hands-on approach to clothing and exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment.

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