Curator's talk: Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A

A complex fashion icon, Marie Antoinette's timeless appeal is defined by her style, youth and notoriety. Explore the lasting influence of the most fashionable (and ill-fated) queen in history – with over 250 years of design, fashion, film and art.

Step into the opulent world of Marie Antoinette (V&A South Kensington, 20 September 2025 – 22 March 2026) and discover how her distinctive style shaped fashion, interiors, and visual culture in 18th-century Europe - and continues to influence design today. In this illustrated talk with Sarah Grant, explore the aesthetics, craftsmanship, and cultural power behind one of history’s most iconic figures.

Dr Sarah Grant is a Senior Curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. She read History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art and the University of Oxford.

Tickets are £8 per person and all proceeds go to Bell House.

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Reduced ticket prices

We’d like as many people as possible to be able to access and enjoy Bell House. We offer a limited number of income-based bursary tickets at half price, which can be booked directly - if you would not be able to attend at the full price due to financial considerations, then this concession option is available.