The Royal Wardrobe: peek into the wardrobes of history’s most fashionable royals: A Very Fashionable History of the Monarchy
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‘I loved this book!’ – Alison Weir
‘[A] lively, gossipy forage through royal wardrobes’ – Daily Mail
‘A sparkling history’ – Dr Kate Strasdin
Peek into the wardrobes of history’s most fashionable royals
Why did women wear such heavy and uncomfortable skirts in the Elizabethan era?
What the hell happened to Charles II’s pubic hair wig?
How did Princess Diana’s revenge dress become so iconic?
Fashion for the royal family has long been one of their most powerful weapons. Every item of their clothing is imbued with meaning, history and majesty, telling a complex tale of the individuals who wore them and the houses they represented.
From the draping of a fabric to the arrangements of jewels, the clothing worn by royals is anything but coincidental. King at just nine years old, Edward VI’s clothes were padded to make him seem stronger and more manly; and the ever-conscious Elizabeth II insisted her coronation gown include all the representative flora of the commonwealth nations, and not just that of the United Kingdom. Yet reigning monarchs are not the only ones whose fashion sensibilities could mean make or break for the crown.
Original and enlightening, Rosie Harte’s complete history delicately weaves together the fashion faux pas and Vogue-worthy triumphs that chart the history of our royals from the Tudors to the Victorians right through to King Charles III and our twenty-first-century royal family. Travelling far beyond the bounds of the court, The Royal Wardrobe reveals the economic, social and political consequences of royal apparel, be it breeches, tiara, wig or waistcoat.
Each stitch has a story, you just need to know how to read them
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Additional information
| Publisher | Headline (8 Jun. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1472297466 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1472297464 |
| Dimensions | 15.49 x 3.81 x 23.62 cm |
by Wilma
marginally disappointed.potted history of each sovereign takes up the space which could have gone into details on the clothes
by Librarian 9
It was easy to read and informative
by Amazon Customer
The book covers a huge time period and therefore is only able to give broad brush strokes on the Royal Wardrobe. It’s an easy read and will be good for those who want an introduction to clothing worn by UK royalty.
by Nicholas
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by Tony Philpott
As another reviewer states this is just a short history of each English Sovereign since 1485 told without a lot of detail and really not saying anything much about their royal wardrobe. The cover portrait of Princess Margaret drew me in. Shame on me for being so gullible. Expected more photographic detail but illustrations are not up to much and mostly black and white. Off to the charity shop for this one.
by Deano
An expertly documented account of royal fashion and in particular, how the English Monarchy has long acknowledged how it can be used to its advantage. I particularly enjoyed how the author goes beyond simply recounting facts in her writing that’s both factual and anecdotal. In doing so she has succeeded where many have failed in bringing this fascinating aspect of the the monarchy to life. So much so that I took the book on my weeks holiday and I read it in two days!
by Ruthie
Thoroughly enjoyed this read, very well written. It’s obvious that the writer has done her research and is clearly passionate about this subject.
A very interesting read and would highly recommend. I was not disappointed.
Well done to the author, excited to see more from you in the future.
by Book Enthusiast
I have been eagerly awaiting this book and it did not disappoint. A very interesting look into the history of the royal wardrobe. Beautifully written and a fascinating read.