Beyond the Guillotine: Marie Antoinette's Enduring Fashion Legacy Unveiled
The V&A Museum in London debuts 'Marie Antoinette Style,' the UK’s first exhibition dedicated to the fashion influence of Marie Antoinette. Featuring over 250 items, including her jewels and footwear, the exhibition explores her lasting impact on fashion and culture from the 18th century to today.
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London's V&A Museum is hosting 'Marie Antoinette Style,' a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette, the 18th-century queen of France known for her lavish fashion sense. The exhibition explores her influence on style both during her lifetime and in contemporary culture.
Curated by Sarah Grant, the exhibition showcases 250 objects that highlight the opulent tastes of Marie Antoinette, from silk footwear to dazzling jewels and personal items like her porcelain dinner service. Highlights also include portraits, fashion from the period, and items on loan from the Palace of Versailles.
The exhibition's contemporary section features modern fashion inspired by Marie Antoinette's influence, including costumes from Sofia Coppola's 2006 film. Grant notes the queen's enduring impact on fashion, emphasizing its continuity from the 18th century to the present day.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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