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Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades

Mon 24 Aug · 11:00

Basildon Park

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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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Thursday, 1 October 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.

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Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades

📅 Monday, 24 August 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 2026🕖 11:00📍 Basildon Park

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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.

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Basildon Park

Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire

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When is Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades?

Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Thursday, 1 October 2026.