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DIANA: HER FASHION STORY

24/2/2017-31/12/2017
 
Celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, in this major new dress exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. Don’t miss an extraordinary collection of garments, including the iconic velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta.
 
Entrance to ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will be included in the palace admission ticket. 

Posted 24 February 2017

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4 March, 6 May, 24 June
Explore how to create a royal look at one of our brunchtime lectures: In conversation with David Sassoon, Make-up and monarchy and Capturing the royal image. Tickets £15/£13.


Designing for Diana study day
8 April, 9:00 - 15:00. Discover the skills and techniques of the key designers featured in the new Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition in this in-depth study day. Learn about the working relationship Diana, Princess of Wales had with Catherine Walker, Bruce Oldfield, David Sassoon and the Emanuels. Tickets £70/63.

Regamus 'Debs' dress © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair

Catherine Walker 'Falcon' dress, FRONT © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair

Catherine Walker, blue chiffon 'Grace Kelly' dress © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair

Emanuel, engagement portrait blouse, © Historic Royal Palaces, Newsteam

Conservator works on 'Travolta' dress Kensington Palace


Exhibition lates
Monday 15 May, Sunday 11 June, Monday 17 July, 18:30 - 20:30 drop in. Enjoy the new Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition at an exclusive evening event, complete with a glass of fizz, music and an opportunity to view the White Garden. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy pop-up talks on the inspirations behind the iconic looks. Tickets £15/13.

Emanuel daytime blue tartan suit - © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair

Gina Fratini for Hartnell white silk chiffon gown trimmed with sequins & beads © Historic Royal Palaces

Versace ice-blue silk gown with beading © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair


White Garden
From Spring 2017. Complementing the palace’s exhibition, ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’, the sunken garden will be planted with flowers and foliage inspired by memories of the Princess’s life, image and style.
Find out more
 
Tickets and prices
Ticket prices for visits until 28 February 2017
Adult - £16.50 (£15.40 online)*
Child - Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Concessions - £13.70 (£12.60 online)*
Membership - from £48 
Ticket prices for visits from 1 March 2017
Adult - £19.00 (£17.10 online)*
Child - Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Concessions - £15.00 (£13.60 online)*
Membership - from £50 
*Prices include a voluntary donation.

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Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK
+44 (0)20-3166 6000
http://www.hrp.org.uk
 

Catherine Walker black silk velvet and beaded evening dress © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair.

Catherine Walker burgundy silk velvet evening dress with embroidered tailcoat © Historic Royal Palaces, Richard Lea Hair

Victor Edelstein, 'Travolta' dress, © Historic Royal Palaces, Newsteam

Murray Arbeid, 'Flamenco' dress © V & A, Murray Arbeid

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