
Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades
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Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades is held at Basildon Park in Reading. This exhibition celebrates the life of Lady Iliffe through fashion and design. Admission is required.
This exhibition celebrates the life of Lady Iliffe through fashion and design. From hosting glamorous society events and parties at Basildon Park to her work with the Red Cross throughout her life.
The exhibition is inspired by a Vogue article published in July 1966 titled 'Lord and Lady Iliffe's triple entente', featuring Lady Iliffe herself.
The exhibition features pieces ranging from Lady Iliffes wedding in 1938 through to the 1980's. There are elements of Lord Iliffe's life and style through tailoring and key pieces on loan.
Some of the pieces are from the Basildon Park collection and others have been kindly loaned by the London Fashion and Textiles museum alongside Killerton, National Trust based in Devon.
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Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades takes place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades is held at Basildon Park in Reading (Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire).
Tickets for Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades
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Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades is held at Basildon Park in Reading. This exhibition celebrates the life of Lady Iliffe through fashion and design. Admission is required.
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This exhibition celebrates the life of Lady Iliffe through fashion and design. From hosting glamorous society events and parties at Basildon Park to her work with the Red Cross throughout her life.
The exhibition is inspired by a Vogue article published in July 1966 titled 'Lord and Lady Iliffe's triple entente', featuring Lady Iliffe herself.
The exhibition features pieces ranging from Lady Iliffes wedding in 1938 through to the 1980's. There are elements of Lord Iliffe's life and style through tailoring and key pieces on loan.
Some of the pieces are from the Basildon Park collection and others have been kindly loaned by the London Fashion and Textiles museum alongside Killerton, National Trust based in Devon.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades?
Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades takes place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Where is Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades taking place?
Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades is held at Basildon Park in Reading (Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire).
How do I get tickets for Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades?
Tickets for Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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