Marie Antoinette Style
Overview
Marie Antoinette (1755–1793), the most fashionable queen in history, has exerted a lasting influence on fashion, design, film, and other fields from the 18th century to the present day. The exhibition explores the timeless appeal of Marie Antoinette’s style, and how and why it continues to be a constant source of inspiration for contemporary creators.
Marie Antoinette in court dress, by François-Hubert Drouais, 1773
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Robe à la française (made in France), 1760–70 (updated in 1770–80)
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Sutherland Diamonds, setting 1780–90
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Robe de style (evening dress), by Jeanne Lanvin, ca. 1922–23
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Blind Man’s Bluff from "Falbalas et Fanfreluches," published in 1925 (Ruffles and Frills) almanach, by Georges Barbier
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London / George Barbier
Installation view at the Victoria and Albert Museum
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Outline
- Title
- Marie Antoinette Style
- Dates
- August 1(Sat.) – November 23(Mon.), 2026
- Open Hours
- 10:00-18:00 *Admission until 30 minutes before closing.
*Open Hours are subject to change.
- Closed
- Thursdays *Open on August 13, September 24, November 19
- Organized by
- Yokohama Museum of Art, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Special Sponsor
- Canon
- Sponsor
- Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)
- Supported by
- British Council
