Uncovers Georgian Britain through the sumptuous fashionable dress of
the era.
Explore the history of Georgian clothing through the unique holdings of
the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by such artists as Thomas
Gainsborough and William Hogarth, along with drawings, miniatures,
fashion periodicals, swords, jewelry, and carefully preserved garments
and accessories of the period.
Style & Society includes examples of both high fashion and non-elite
dress, as well as items commissioned, worn, and collected by members of
the royal family and their inner circle. Contained within these pages
are several objects with a surprising connection to revolution: the
aprons adopted by Queen Charlotte, which were traditionally associated
with working-class dress, and the Whig buff and blue worn by the Prince
of Wales, which was inspired by American Revolutionary ideals. The book
also sheds light on the cosmetics and hairstyles of the period, court
ceremony and ritual, clothing worn in battle, and styles and materials
imported from France, China, and beyond. Published to accompany an
exhibition opening in March 2023 at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham
Palace, this book serves as an enchanting guide to Georgian dress and
fashion.
