# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Step into the dazzling world of 18th‑century Versailles as designer and dress historian Gemma Thompson brings the fashions of Marie Antoinette’s court to life.

In this talk and live demonstration, Gemma will be dressed in a robe à l’anglaise like the one seen in Marie Antoinette’s portraits — revealing the hidden details of construction, fit, and silhouette that can’t be seen in paintings.

Through stories of Rose Bertin, the rise of the royal marchandes de modes, and the influence of Versailles from the reign of Louis XIV to the arrival of Marie Antoinette, discover how fashion became a language of power, artistry, and rebellion.

Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets can be booked in person in our Bookshop, or by calling us on 01543 264972. Tickets are also available to buy online via our Eventbrite page. Tickets are non-refundable.

Please note – this event is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The event will be held across the five floors of the museum, accessible only by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status, we are unable to install a lift or ramp, widen doorways, or modify the handrails. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lichfield/marie-antoinette-and-the-fashion-of-versailles/200029926563607
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lichfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Breadmarket Street, WS13 6LG Lichfield, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.68347
- **long**: -1.82796
- **full address**: Breadmarket Street, WS13 6LG Lichfield, United Kingdom, Lichfield, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles being held?
  - **A:** Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Breadmarket Street, WS13 6LG Lichfield, United Kingdom, Lichfield, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles?
  - **A:** Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles is organized by Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lichfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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