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And like every fashion show, not all VIPs are impressed. George Washington watches, grimacing, and Napoleon slumped in his chair.
Besides the couture and the crowd, we are also taken behind the scenes. Because this exhibition gives an insight into some of the most personal clothing habits of our ancestors. Feast your eyes on wigs and false teeth, glasses and silk patches. We are invited to inspect the stockings of King George III, tailor-made to fit the royal calves. Visitors can admire Her Majesty’s shirt, her initials exquisitely embroidered in red cross stitch.
French, fan depicting the ascension of Mr. Charless and Mr. Roberts Balloon, 1783
Royal Collection Trust / His Majesty King Charles III 2023
It’s a great lesson in how to dress Georgian, with lots of handy tips and tricks on how to get the look. No longer will you waste your time wondering exactly how to apply hair powder with a set of miniature bellows. Style and Society provides the answer. Accessories are as always everything. Think hats, hats and rings. It’s time to get used to jewel-encrusted snuffboxes, elaborate French fans and shoes that can be worn either left or right.
We learn that Georgians were ahead of the game with sustainable fashion that was constantly renewed and recycled. It is also fascinating to see how these trends were the result of global factors, with influences from the Ottoman Empire, India and China. Trade, travel and empire are closely linked to clothing developments.
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