For those of us drawn to fashion not as noise but as narrative — something that holds memory, craft and intention — this February showing marked an important moment. It is an enduring collection.

You see echoes of her style in corseted silhouettes, exaggerated skirts, soft pastels, and unapologetic femininity — from designers like Dior to the punk-inflected rebellion of Vivienne Westwood. It’s fascinating to realise how one woman’s image still shapes how we think about luxury, excess, and feminine power centuries later.

Many of these pieces, delicate and century-old, are unlikely to be displayed again — making this a rare, perhaps once-in-a-lifetime chance to have seen them up close.

Narrated by the fabulous Cate Blanchett, this larger-than-life exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time, from the intimate coutur

Diane Pernet is a renowned fashion journalist and critic who travels the globe to meet with celebrated and aspiring designers, fashion house