Where did she buy that dress: A tour on fashion through the collection
About the event
Explore the richly painted fabrics and garments worn by figures such as Christina of Denmark, Madame Pomp, and Camille. This tour uncovers the stories woven into clothing: the global trade routes that brought luxurious textiles to European courts, the fashion laws that regulated appearance and status, and the powerful symbolism embedded in colour, pattern, and dress. Through portraits and painted details, discover how garments reflected identity, wealth, ambition, and social change. As London and Paris Fashion Week bring global attention to contemporary design, we reflect on how fashion continues to be a language of creativity, power, and social change through the Gallery’s collection. Access: For Members.