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Viewing FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

The Wick Culture - FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

Above FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

The Wick Culture - Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

Above Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

Above FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

Above Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

Above FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

FT Business of Luxury Summit
Monte Carlo

21 – 23 May 2023
luxuryglobal.live.ft.com

Pack your bags and hop on a plane to Monte Carlo because the FT’s Business of Luxury Summit is back and stronger than ever. Now in its 19th year, this edition will be chaired by the FT’s fashion editor Lauren Indvik. With a weekend of discussion between the great mind of the luxury sector, the Summit is set to explore how the sector’s growth amidst the financial and geopolitical headwinds, how creativity pivots with changing consumer requirements, and the changing climate of the luxury sector with the new sustainability rules.

The weekend is a chance to gather an eclectic group of leading executives from the industry, policymakers and entrepreneurs to not only debate the changes in luxury but also probe what the future has in store. This year will see the gathering of the likes of Sidney Toledano, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group, Priya Ahluwalia, Founder & Creative Director Ahluwalia and the Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. But it’s just thought-provoking keynotes to entertain but the weekend is welcomed in with a drinks reception and a glamorous gala black-tie dinner providing lots of time to develop your relationships between luxury leaders.

Viewing Royal Photo Exhibit

The Wick Culture - The Great Hall at The Lanesborough

Above The Great Hall at The Lanesborough

The Wick Culture - The Kings Coronation Cocktail, The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

Above The Kings Coronation Cocktail, The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

The Wick Culture - King Charles III, 74 Birthday Photo in Windsor Park, by Chris Jackson, Getty Images

Above King Charles III, 74 Birthday Photo in Windsor Park, by Chris Jackson, Getty Images

The Wick Culture - A 2018 royal family portrait in honor of Prince Charles' 70th birthday. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Above A 2018 royal family portrait in honor of Prince Charles’ 70th birthday. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Above The Great Hall at The Lanesborough

Above The Kings Coronation Cocktail, The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

Above King Charles III, 74 Birthday Photo in Windsor Park, by Chris Jackson, Getty Images

Above A 2018 royal family portrait in honor of Prince Charles’ 70th birthday. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Royal Photo Exhibit
The Lanesborough

20 April – 12 May
www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/the-lanesborough/coronation/

Take a royal visit this weekend to see the the award winning Getty Images Royal Photographer, Chris Jackson’s exhibition in the luxurious 5* hotel The Lanesborough’s Great Hall.

Nestled between the stunning Hyde Park and the lush Green Park, The Lanesborough stands as the premier destination to honour the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. An impressive art program is also on offer, so why not indulge yourself in some culture? Don’t miss the exclusive photography exhibition in the lavishly decorated Great Hall, showcasing iconic images of The Royal Family. The esteemed Getty Images Royal photographer Chris Jackson in conjunction with the launch of Jackson’s publication ‘Charles III: A King & His Queen’. Personally curated by Chris Jackson, the exhibition features some of his favourite images. Jackson describes the display as “celebrating the past but looking to the future”. Through the photos, Jackson provides a more intimate understanding of the Royals and an insight into the new King’s character, capturing moments in nature and as a family.

Take your regal experience to the next level with a luxurious Coronation fine dining experience. Savour a five-course menu that features only the finest British produce and some of The King’s favourite dishes. And for a truly majestic cocktail experience, head to The Lanesborough’s Library Bar and try the royal martini sprinkled with gold leaf or indulge in The King’s Coronation Cocktail.

This weekend, treat yourself like royalty at The Lanesborough and immerse yourself in a truly luxurious experience fit for a king or queen.

Viewing Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians

The Wick Culture - Thomas Gainsborough, Queen Charlotte, c.1781.

Above Thomas Gainsborough, Queen Charlotte, c.1781.

The Wick Culture - British, Court dress (gown, petticoat, stomacher and shoes), c.1740–60.
© Fashion Museum Bath

Above British, Court dress (gown, petticoat, stomacher and shoes), c.1740–60. © Fashion Museum Bath

The Wick Culture - Princess Charlotte's Wedding Dress

Above Princess Charlotte’s Wedding Dress

The Wick Culture - French, Fan depicting ‘The Ascent of M. Charles’s
and M. Robert’s Balloon, 1783’, 1783.

Above French, Fan depicting ‘The Ascent of M. Charles’s and M. Robert’s Balloon, 1783’, 1783.

The Wick Culture - Installation Image of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians, The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Above Installation Image of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians, The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Above Thomas Gainsborough, Queen Charlotte, c.1781.

Above British, Court dress (gown, petticoat, stomacher and shoes), c.1740–60. © Fashion Museum Bath

Above Princess Charlotte’s Wedding Dress

Above French, Fan depicting ‘The Ascent of M. Charles’s and M. Robert’s Balloon, 1783’, 1783.

Above Installation Image of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians, The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians
The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

21 April – 8 October 2023
www.rct.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/style-society-dressing-the-georgians/the-queens-gallery-buckingham

Step into a world of glamour, glitz, and grandeur as The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, unveils a major exhibition that captures the revolutionary life and style of the Georgians. From April 21st to October 8th, 2023, Dressing the Georgians will take visitors on a captivating journey through time, exploring how trade, entertainment, and technological innovations gave rise to iconic fashion trends that swept across all levels of society.

Feast your eyes on a breathtaking collection of over 200 works from the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by revered artists like Gainsborough, Zoffany, and Hogarth. Besides these precious paintings, prints, and drawings, rare and well-preserved examples of clothing and accessories provide a tantalising glimpse into the day’s fashion.

Embark on a journey through the years, tracing the evolution of clothing and silhouettes from George I’s accession in 1714 to the passing of George IV in 1830. Watch as practical attire for laundry maids gives way to the shimmering gowns favoured by courtiers and experience the cultural influences that shaped the period’s trends. Witness how the Georgians’ pursuit of beauty and luxury led to advancements in haircare, cosmetics, eyewear, and dentistry and how their love for the dramatically inspired caricaturists to create unforgettable satirical sketches.