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Highlights
- 'I loved this book!'
- About the Author: Rosie Harte is a fashion historian and TikTok creator.
- 400 Pages
- History, Europe
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About the Book
"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 been one of their most powerful weapons and plays a key role in why they still exist today. Their clothes are imbued with meaning, with history, and with majesty but at their core they tell a story. Their clothes reveal complex individuals with fears, preferences, demands, and insecurities just like us, sometimes they are weird and wonderful, sometimes they are stately and dramatic, either way they explode with the personalities of the people that wore them. From the TikTok sensation, Rosie Harte, The Royal Wardrobe dives into a horrible history and colourful past that will surprise and fascinate. From the Tudors to the Victorians right through to the 21st Century family rife with drama and division, there is so much still to uncover and explore. Their clothes tell stories and hide secrets, you just need to know how to read them"--Book Synopsis
'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
From the Back Cover
Hidden behind the sparkle and spectacle there is the personal and the intimate, and this is the beauty of fashion history. Despite the wealth of information that we have on monarchs of the past, it can sometimes feel hard to grasp the realities of their lives. But exploring some of the iconic pieces in their wardrobes can be a great place to start searching for the answers.Review Quotes
Harte's comprehensive history of royal apparel is captivating.--Woman's Own
For centuries, the monarchy have recognised that clothes matter and it is through these many royal lives that Rosie Harte has written a sparkling history of royal wardrobes. From King Henry VII's crimson velvet mantle of 1485 to the twenty first century princess she charts the evolution of royal style and some of the monarchy's most colourful characters--Dr Kate Strasdin, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies, Fashion and Textiles Institute
I loved this book! It's stunning and stylish, perfect for anyone who likes royalty and clothes. It's the riveting story of our kings and queens from the Tudors to the present day, told through what they wore. A fascinating piece of social history from a wonderful storyteller--Alison Weir
[A] lively, gossipy forage through royal wardrobes from Tudors to the present incumbents--Daily Mail
About the Author
Rosie Harte is a fashion historian and TikTok creator. During lockdown, she began to transfer her knowledge of art and fashion history into bitesize content for TikTok, and now runs a hugely successful account (@theroyalwardrobe) with a world-wide following. She has worked with museums across the country to bring their collections to a new audience and contributed to documentaries on royal life and fashion. She loves to explore the unconventional, the scandalous and the untold, introducing her viewers to the royal family's rich and fashionable history.Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Headline
Theme: Great Britain, General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Rosie Harte
Language: English
Street Date: October 24, 2023
TCIN: 89007305
UPC: 9781472297464
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-6911
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.5 inches length x 6.1 inches width x 9.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.45 pounds
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