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New York Events 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Crown to Catwalk:

How the Royal Court Shaped Modern Fashion

Historic Royal Palaces invites you to join us for a special evening, in collaboration with the American Scottish Foundation, on Wednesday, May 20 at the Union Club, New York City.

Join Dr Eleri Lynn, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces; Dr Colleen Hill, Senior Curator of Costume at the Museum at FIT; and Hollywood stylist Sam Ratelle, for a vibrant discussion on how the splendour of the Royal Court has shaped today’s red-carpet looks.

Original fashion design (1987) drawn by fashion designer David Sassoon for a tartan dress for Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97). 

The Princess wore this wool tartan dress on 22nd August 1987 to the Bute Highland Games in Scotland.

Hand drawn and coloured in pencil and ink. With fabric swatch attached.

Image: Original fashion design (1987) by David Sassoon for Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97). © Historic Royal Palaces

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Crown to Catwalk Dinner 

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Price: $250

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