Silhouettes of Society
Taking inspiration from photographs, the colours and shapes of her clothing choices and the interiors of Basildon Park, the exhibition highlights Lady Iliffe’s life and style within the backdrop of the house she created.
This exhibition celebrates the life of Lady Iliffe through fashion and design.
From hosting glamorous society events and parties at Basildon Park to her work with the Red Cross throughout her life.
The exhibition is inspired by a Vogue article published in July 1966 titled ‘Lord and Lady Iliffe’s triple entente’, featuring Lady Iliffe herself.
The exhibition features pieces ranging from Lady Iliffes wedding in 1938 through to the 1980’s. There are elements of Lord Iliffe’s life and style through tailoring and key pieces on loan.
Some of the pieces are from the Basildon Park collection and others have been kindly loaned by the London Fashion and Textiles museum alongside Killerton, National Trust based in Devon.
Basildon park
Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century house was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s, when it was de-requisitioned after the Second World War.
With extraordinary vision, the Iliffes brought Basildon Park back to life, acquiring a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters.
The wooded parkland offers glorious seasonal colour, with spring bluebells, summer buttercups and autumn leaves, while the landscape has been carefully restored to offer wonderful views, peaceful trails and picnic places, with areas for children to run and play.
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