A complex and enduring fashion icon, Marie Antoinette continues to captivate the imagination more than two centuries after her death. Her name has become synonymous with elegance, extravagance, and controversy — a blend of beauty, excess, and rebellion that transcends time. Defined by her distinctive sense of style, youthful spirit, and tragic fate, she remains one of history’s most recognizable figures, inspiring generations of artists, designers, and filmmakers. Through her wardrobe and public image, Marie Antoinette transformed herself into a symbol of both refinement and resistance, embodying the contradictions of a society on the brink of revolution.

The exhibition invites visitors to explore the far-reaching influence of the most fashionable — and ill-fated — queen in history. Spanning over 250 years of design, fashion, film, and art, it traces how Marie Antoinette’s image has been reinterpreted and reimagined through the centuries. From lavish 18th-century court attire and Rococo aesthetics to modern haute couture and pop culture references, her legacy continues to shape ideals of femininity, power, and self-expression. Each reinterpretation reveals as much about the times that produced it as it does about the queen herself, turning Marie Antoinette into a mirror reflecting changing cultural values.

More than a historical figure, Marie Antoinette endures as a muse — an emblem of glamour and rebellion, of creativity and controversy. Her story, woven through art and fashion, speaks to the tension between individuality and expectation, between public spectacle and private identity. By revisiting her influence across centuries, the exhibition not only celebrates her lasting visual impact but also invites reflection on how fashion, fame, and myth intersect to create enduring icons.