Silhouettes of Society

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.

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.

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.

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.