A History of Royal Fashion

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The University of Glasgow

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A History of Royal Fashion

The course A History of Royal Fashion is an online class provided by The University of Glasgow through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore how British kings and queens have influenced fashion over 500 years. In partnership with Historic Royal Palaces.

Course description

Learn how royalty used fashion to entertain, control and impress
5 weeks

A History of Royal Fashion takes you into the wardrobes of British kings and queens across five royal dynasties from the Tudors, Stuarts and Georgians to the Victorians and Windsors.
With exclusive access to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, experts at the University of Glasgow and Historic Royal Palaces will introduce you to the different sources we can use to study fashion history.
Go behind the scenes at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace and the Banqueting House to explore the styles of monarchs and their families and the impact of their clothing on society.

Week 1 – Step into the square shoes of the Tudors and see how their lavish clothes were designed to project power, wealth and control
Week 2 – The Stuarts are centre stage to showcase how they dressed for leisure and influenced new trends through performance in an increasing time of conflict
Week 3 – Explore the glamorous Georgians, their century of economic and social change, extreme fashions and an era marked by very public and very private monarchs
Week 4 – Move into the reign of Queen Victoria, her own changing wardrobe and how technological advancements took fashion forwards
Week 5 – Welcome to the 20th century where the Windsors balance royal fashion with diplomacy and expectations in an era of mass media and celebrity

Assess the significance of fashion and clothing to individual and collective British royals
Identify key fashion developments from the sixteenth century to the present day
Reflect on how and why fashions have changed
Explore the significance of different primary sources for understanding fashion history
Develop an understanding of the history of British monarchs, their family and their reigns

This course is designed for those who have an interest in fashion and history. No prior knowledge is required; all learners are welcome.
While the Educators themselves aren’t available to facilitate this run, we encourage you to engage with other learners and there are opportunities to do this throughout the course.

The University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle.

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Prerequisites & Facts

A History of Royal Fashion

Course Topic

British History, Creative Arts & Media, Fashion, History, Social History

University, College, Institution

The University of Glasgow

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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A History of Royal Fashion

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