Gala dress belonging to Queen Maud, circa 1937
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The Barbie Fashionista line in the 2010s was so glamorous and fun
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Dramatic two-piece black velvet gown, designed by Adrian for Greta Garbo in Camille (1936)
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Evening dress “Porcelaine” designed by Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior, S/S 1958
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A silk red velvet dress commissioned by Eleonora di Toledo, circa 1560
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TIL King Richard's III body who died in the battle of Bosworth in 1485 was discovered under a parking lot in 2012 using DNA from a 17th-generation descendant
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Which royal from history in your opinion would have likely won the "game of thrones"
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Pearl-embroidered french gown by House Of Worth, circa 1880
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What are some examples of couples from history that truly loved each other?
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Evening Dress of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna by Auguste Brisac's workshop, circa 1898
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Period drama scenes that remind me of paintings (2/2)
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Barbie dolls based on classic fairytales appreciation
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Which is your favourite Princess transformation?
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Silk pink ball gown with rhinestones by House of Worth, circa 1900
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The Gold silk lamé Coronation gown of Queen Maud of Norway by Vernon and Silkehuset, circa 1906
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French Wedding gown, circa 1864
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The Barbie fairy dolls appreciation
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Which is your favourite fantasy book?
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Which is the superior Glinda dress in your opinion? Pink or Blue?
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Paintings that remind me of the Disney Princesses
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Fancy dress costume designed by House Félix, circa 1890–1909
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Tudor-esque dress by House of Worth, circa 1890
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She ate and left no crumbs
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