CROWN to COUTURE at Kensington Palace Thursday 13th July 2023 £70.00

At the largest exhibition ever staged at Kensington Palace, enter the glittering world of the royal Georgian court and taken on an journey through the palace.  Witness the power of dress in the Georgian era and discover and how it has inspired today’s iconic red-carpet looks.

Over 200 objects will be on display including Lady Gaga’s luminous green MTV Awards dress and the world-famous Silver Tissue Gown worn at the court of Charles II.  There’s an exclusive chance to see Lizzo’s spectacular Thom Browne dress from the 2022 Met Gala, complete with gold cape jacket. Also on display is the Monique Lhuillier gown worn by Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the Emmys in 2019, and Billy Porter’s spectacular ‘Sun God’ outfit by The Blonds for the Met Gala 2019.   Historic items will include the Rockingham Mantua, one of several objects from Historic Royal Palaces.  Prepare to be dazzled as the palace State Apartments transform into London’s hottest catwalk under the expert direction of Alexander McQueen’s production designer, Joseph Bennett, promising a truly unforgettable experience.

We depart Faversham at 9.00am Faversham. Leaving London at 3.30pm