Royal Fashion Unveiled: The Making of ‘Dress Codes'

In this episode, I am joined by Matthew Storey, curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Historic Royal Palaces, to discuss the upcoming Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace, opening March 13th, 2025. Matthew takes us behind the scenes of the exhibition, sharing the inspiration, research process, and challenges of curating royal fashion spanning 500 years. From rare garments worn by figures like Princess Diana and Queen Victoria to the collaboration with the Young Producers, this episode offers an exclusive look at the fascinating world of royal attire.This is part one in a two part series, tune in for a sneak peek of what’s to come at Dress Codes - a must-see exhibition for anyone interested in the intersection between fashion and daily life!Join the Behind The Seams family to support the podcast and access bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/silhouettespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Silhouettespodcast for more updates

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From corsets to suits, lipstick to boots, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. Welcome to Silhouettes: The Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. Join your host, Belle, as we delve deep into the rich, often unexpected history of fashion, the many ways it has framed our world and how it continues to define the human experience ✨