- How the Affair of the Necklace Sparked the French Revolution
- The complete history of Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking
- Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation gown by Sir Norman Hartnell
- Jeanne Lanvin 1938 “garden party” gowns for Princess Elizabeth and Margaret’s dolls, Marianne and France
- Lady Mendl’s Elsa Schiaparelli “Apollo of Versailles” cape
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How the Affair of the Necklace Sparked the French Revolution
Marie Antoinette’s legacy will forever be overshadowed by the damaging reputation imposed on her during her life, which cemented her place as one of the most unfairly villainized women in history. Her love of frivolous fashion, indulgent tastes, lavish spending, and independent spirit made her the target of intense scrutiny during her reign. This opulent…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation gown by Sir Norman Hartnell
This breathtaking Norman Hartnell gown was worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation day, 69 years ago today, on June 2, 1953. Hartnell was no stranger to designing for the royal family. He had served as a couturier for senior royal members since 1939 and was granted a Royal Warrant in 1940. Hartnell had…
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Jeanne Lanvin 1938 “garden party” gowns for Princess Elizabeth and Margaret’s dolls, Marianne and France
These bisque dolls are undoubtably some of the most famous and well dressed in the world. They came with a closet filled with 360 pieces of haute couture that anyone would drool over. Named Marianne and France, these dolls were gifted to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret from the Children of France during a State…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Rare Covid-19 Message In Queen Mary’s Diamond And Turquoise Brooch
Today Queen Elizabeth II delivered a rare special televised message regarding the Covid-19 crises. Apart from her Christmas message, it is extremely rare for the monarch to make a special address. The only other instances include at the time of the Gulf war in 1991, on the eve of the funeral of Diana, Princess of…
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Princess Margaret’s 21st Birthday Dior Gown
This stunning Dior gown was worn by Princess Margaret at Sandringham Castle on her 21st birthday, on August 21, 1951 and is seen in her official birthday portrait taken by Cecil Beaton that July. She later described it as “my favorite dress of all.” The princess wore this gown again on November 22, 1951…