Who Was Marie Antoinette Beneath All That Silk and Spectacle?
Marie Antoinette appears as a highly fashionable, scrutinized figure with rich personal belongings, yet is portrayed with limited political agency and a passive public role.
Manolo Blahnik: Marie Antoinette invented a style that was copied by all of Europe'
An exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum presents 350 pieces showcasing Marie Antoinette's influential aesthetic legacy, including Manolo Blahnik's recreated footwear.
