The Museum houses fashion collections and artefacts which once belonged to some of the greatest style icons of modern times such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Grace, Princess Diana, the Beatles and many more.
Featured EXHIBITIONS
FREE ADMISSION
The Crown on your Doorstep
View Princess Diana’s original engagement blouse, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel for her official engagement portrait. Diana was so taken with the romanticism of this design, the Emanuels were commissioned to design her now iconic wedding dress. We are delighted to have on display Diana’s original wedding dress toile, the last toile Diana tried on before her actual wedding dress. In addition, we have the original black dress which signified to the world Diana was a force to be reckoned with and many more original Diana items. A unique display, not to be missed.
Audrey Hepburn
The Givenchy-designed dress with a sequinned peplum and matching trim at the hem, worn by Hepburn in the mad-cap thriller Charade (1963), came up for auction at Christie’s in 2006. Newbridge Silverware acquired it and was bathed for a time in the limelight that continues to follow Hepburn and her classic chic look.
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
princess diana
STYLE ICON
When it came to style, Diana’s transformation from the bashful “Sloane Ranger” who earned the epithet “Shy Di”, to the elegant, regal woman whose confident appearance at official engagements made her the most-photographed women in the world, was almost Cinderella-esque. Princess Diana’s India dress, engagement blouse and “Revenge Dress” are all on permanent display at Newbridge Silverware’s Museum of Style Icons.
Marilyn Monroe
THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
The Blue and dusty rose coloured chiffon jacket worn by Marilyn Monroe in the 1957 Warner Bros. production of The Prince and the Showgirl. The jacket is embroidered with silk flower details and has pleated ruffles at the hem and collar.
In the film Monroe played the role of Elsie Marina an American showgirl. Her love interest was Charles the Prince Regent played by Laurence Olivier. However, the off screen relationship between the two was reputed to have been extremely contentious.
The Beatles
a hard days night
The original suits worn by The Beatles on their promotional tour of A Hard Days Night. The suits were tailored by D.A. Millings and Son, Old Compton Street, London W1 who were tailors to The Beatles throughout their musical careers. The fabric used was grey wool mixed with mohair. Each suit has a D.A. Millings tag noting which Beatle wore which suit.
Other permanent exhibitions include Audrey Hepburn, Tipi Hedren, Grace Kelly and many more…
Previous EXHIBITIONS
OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN
STYLE ICON AND HOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR
Newbridge Silverware and the Museum of Style Icons, in partnership with Julien’s Auctions was honoured to present this pre-auction exhibition celebrating one of pop music’s greatest talents and treasured icons, Olivia Newton-John. Newbridge was the first stop on this exhibition tour, giving Irish fans the first glimpse of some of Olivia’s most iconic film costumes and memorabilia.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR
THE LIFESTYLE OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR
Newbridge Silverware, together with Julien’s Auctions and House of Taylor, will exhibited a rare collection of jewellery and costumes from the wardrobe of movie icon Elizabeth Taylor at the Museum of Style Icons. The exhibition entitled, ‘The Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor’ opens tomorrow (Tuesday, 10th of September) in October 6th, 2019. The exhibition at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware was in fact the only European showcase of the Hollywood icon’s most unusual jewellery pieces, garments and film costumes. Included are garments and jewellery that were the property of the star, created by designers Christian Dior, Nolan Miller, Valentino, Versace, and many more.
KURT COBAIN
growing up kurt cobain
Introverted, sensitive, shy and polite… not generally words you would associate with a rock star, yet this is just how people described Kurt Cobain after meeting him. Even if he didn’t know it, Kurt was a visionary – an artistic genius who inspired so many and, on the surface, he was the quintessential rock star. Watching videos of Nirvana’s live performances or interviews, it’s easy to forget that behind the rock star was a sensitive, shy and polite man. ‘Growing Up Kurt Cobain’ featured a personal collection of never-before-seen intimate items.
Other past exhibitions included The Little Black Dress, The Fashion of Sharon Tate, Supermodels & Playboy and many more….