Fit for a Queen. Celebrating Dame Zandra Rhodes DBE RDI.
'Fit for a Queen' is a landmark fashion retrospective at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, celebrating one of the most extraordinary creative figures Britain has produced. Our vision is to establish it as Britain's premier recurring international fashion event - bringing the world's greatest designers to one of the country's most remarkable settings, driving cultural tourism and creating lasting educational opportunity for the young people of the Isle of Wight.
With Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Supporters
Dame Zandra Rhodes DBE RDI
The Zandra Rhodes Foundation
English Heritage
Lady Sally Grylls
Jonathon Thornton
Lord Wodehouse
Britt Eckland
Mr and Mrs Pfitzner
Mr and Mrs Hamilton
Mr Ken Hicks MBE
Peter Harrigan
Derek Laud Esq.
Joe Robertson MP
Richard Quigley MP
Visit Wight
Red Funnel Ferries
PC Consultants Isle of Wight
Celebrating Dame Zandra Rhodes DBE RDI
The Durbar Room, Osborne House,
The Isle of Wight
Friday 16 April – Friday 9 July 2027
The Durbar Room - Osborne House
Exhibition
At the heart of 'Fit for a Queen' lies an extraordinary assembly of 40 pieces drawn exclusively from Dame Zandra Rhodes' private collection, many never before seen in public, spanning six decades of visionary design and presented for the first time within the historic splendour of the Durbar Room at Osborne House. Curated by Dr Christopher Warleigh-Lack and brought to life through the creative vision of Mark Cornwell, the exhibition offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the full arc of Dame Zandra's genius, from her earliest experiments in print and colour to the iconic pieces that cemented her place as one of the defining forces in twentieth-century fashion.
Friday 16th July & Saturday 17 July 2027
The Durbar Lawn - Osborne House
Two Gala Evenings
'Fit for a Queen' will culminate in a gala evening beneath a grand marquee on the Durbar Lawn at Osborne House, bringing together figures from fashion, conservation and the arts for what will be the final occasion on which Dame Zandra's most celebrated garments are ever worn by human hands, before they embark on their world tour. With proceeds supporting charitable beneficiaries including TUSK, whose ambassadors Bear Grylls and Deborah Meaden lend the evening a compelling breadth of influence, the gala promises to be a moment of genuine cultural significance - a last, luminous farewell to garments that have defined the story of British fashion.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
'Fit for a Queen' began as a celebration of one of the most extraordinary creative figures Britain has produced. It will become something considerably larger.
Our vision is to establish it as Britain's premier recurring international fashion retrospective - a platform that brings the world's greatest designers to one of the country's most remarkable settings, generates significant cultural tourism for one of its most underserved communities, and creates genuine, lasting educational opportunity for the young people who live there.
Through formal partnerships with the Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins and the Isle of Wight College, we are committed to placing the next generation of fashion talent at the heart of everything we do.
Osborne House is our home. The Isle of Wight is our community. The fashion and creative industries of the world are our canvas.
Our vision is to establish it as Britain's premier recurring international fashion retrospective - a platform that brings the world's greatest designers to one of the country's most remarkable settings, generates significant cultural tourism for one of its most underserved communities, and creates genuine, lasting educational opportunity for the young people who live there.
Through formal partnerships with the Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins and the Isle of Wight College, we are committed to placing the next generation of fashion talent at the heart of everything we do.
Osborne House is our home. The Isle of Wight is our community. The fashion and creative industries of the world are our canvas.
Get in touch with us For press inquiries and event details, please contact Fit for a Queen. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Osborne House, Isle of Wight
I'm deeply moved to share my life's work at Queen Victoria's cherished Osborne House in support of four causes so close to my heart: The Zandra Rhodes Foundation, Dementia UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Tusk
– Dame Zandra Rhodes DBE RDI
Educational Partners
The Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins, Isle of Wight College and Platform One. A dedicated student programme places young people from the Isle of Wight directly within the creative and curatorial process, building a lasting educational legacy for an island community of considerable need.
The Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins, Isle of Wight College and Platform One. A dedicated student programme places young people from the Isle of Wight directly within the creative and curatorial process, building a lasting educational legacy for an island community of considerable need.
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Have additional questions or want to connect? Reach out to Fit for a Queen. Contact us at joelo@thecouturiercollective.com - we’d love to hear from you.
E-Mail: joelo@thecouturiercollective.com
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Coventry, West Midlands,
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Company Number: 16145019
Coventry, West Midlands,
United Kingdom, CV1 2NT
Company Number: 16145019
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