Dressing the Queen

Kate Strasdin is a dress historian who has been fascinated by old clothes since she was a child. She is a lecturer in Cultural Studies at Falmouth University and is a freelance consultant for dress and textile exhibitions. Her previous book, The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes unlocked the secrets of a previously unknown Victorian woman’s wardrobe. She lives in Devon with her husband and two children.

'Very clever and interesting ... I enjoyed the book enormously, such a good idea to focus on the talented people who made and looked after the beautiful clothes, shoes and bags for various Queens. A truly wonderful and fascinating book!'