Join dress historian Jacqui Ansell for a rich investigation of the fabulous fashions of the past, exploring ways in which Wallace Collection masterpieces have inspired costume and couture designers of the present.

From ‘The Tudors’, through ‘Versailles’ to ‘Bridgerton’ discover ways in which courtly clothing has been adapted for stage and screen to convey power and sex appeal. Delve deeper into the lives and wardrobes of famous fashionistas such as Louis XIV, Madame de Pompadour, Marie Antoinette, George IV and Empress Eugénie as we investigate ways in which styles were set and shifted throughout Europe from the 1560s-1860s.

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Joining Information and Format: This course will be taught through Zoom Webinar. Each course session duration is 120 minutes, including a five-minute break and Q&A session with the tutor.  

Tickets are for all dates of this course. Ticketholders will be emailed the Zoom link, Webinar ID and Passcode 24 hours in advance of the first course session, which should be retained for accessing all sessions.   

Course Recording: This course will be recorded. Within 48 hours of each course session, ticket holders will be emailed a link to view the recording, which will be available for two weeks.