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Royal Collection Trust links with more brands to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II

British heritage brands worn by Queen Elizabeth II are collaborating with the Royal Collection Trust, a charity and department of the Royal Household, to launch new pieces to celebrate the centenary of her birth, all tied together through the ‘Old Stewart Tartan,’ inspired by the Scottish landscape. The centenary collection will see items from...

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Burberry unveils capsule collection inspired by Queen Elizabeth II

British luxury fashion house Burberry has unveiled a new capsule collection, created in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust, a charity and department of the Royal Household, to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. The collection has been designed to coincide with the upcoming ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’...

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Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion exhibition to open in April

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the largest display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever mounted will open at The King’s Gallery on April 10, 2026, with tickets going on sale today, November 4. The ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ exhibition, first announced in July, is being hosted by the Royal Collection Trust, the charity which...

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Buckingham Palace to showcase Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe in 2026

The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth with the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever mounted in 2026. The exhibition ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ will run from spring to autumn 2026 and will chart the story of Britain’s longest-reigning...

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Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II’s impact on the fashion industry over her reign

Over her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II rarely shied away from making a fashion statement. From colourful sequins to distinctive hats, her wardrobe was highly recognisable and defined the aesthetic of ‘royal’ dressing. Following her death, September 8, various members of the fashion industry took to social media to express their grief of her...

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Barbie unveils Queen Elizabeth II Doll to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee

Barbie has immortalised Queen Elizabeth II with her own doll, as part of the toy brand’s Tribute Collection to celebrate visionaries for their incredible contributions, impact and legacy as trailblazers. The collectable doll, sculpted in the Queen’s likeness, has been released ahead of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee on June 2. Inspired by one of...

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Hawes and Curtis launch range inspired by Queen’s military uniform

London - British heritage brand Hawes and Curtis has partnered with the National Army Museum to create a limited-edition collection inspired by the military uniform Queen Elizabeth II wore as a young princess during the Second World War. From 1949 to 1953 Princess Elizabeth carried out her duties as an Honorary Brigadier in the Women’s Royal...

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Richard Quinn wins inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design

Emerging British fashion designer Richard Quinn was presented with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design on the final day of London Fashion Week. The award has been set up in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy, and will be presented annually by a senior member of the Royal Family, to...