Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette at Versailles, Sharland England x Sister Parish, and Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Tiffany Studios. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette at Versailles

If ever there were a reason to book a trip to Paris, this might be it! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, the Château de Versailles has opened a special exhibition dedicated to the making of the beloved 2006 film. Fittingly, it is being held at the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s private retreat and one of the film’s original shooting locations.

I have always adored this film, not only for Kirsten Dunst’s almost relatable portrayal Marie Antoinette, but for its extraordinary visual world. The powdered wigs, pastel silks, extravagant interiors, and endless towers of macarons. Sofia Coppola managed to make the eighteenth century feel both wonderfully decadent and surprisingly modern, complete with a soundtrack that is the icing on the cake.

The exhibition, developed in collaboration with Sofia herself, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the film came together. On display are original costumes by Milena Canonero, shoes by Manolo Blahnik, props, storyboards, sketches, and photographs from the production. Visitors can also discover how the real rooms of Versailles were transformed for the film.

It is rather remarkable how, twenty years later, her interpretation of Marie Antoinette continues to influence fashion, interiors, and our fascination with eighteenth-century France. The exhibition runs through January 24, 2027, so there is still plenty of time to plan a visit. In the meantime, I think a rewatch is in order! More information can be found here.

Sharland England x Sister Parish

I know we are still early into October, and I am certainly not one to rush through autumn, but I simply could not resist sharing a little Christmas cheer! Sister Parish has teamed up with Louise Roe’s wonderfully British homewares brand, Sharland England, for a charming holiday collection that has me thinking about Christmas decorating a bit earlier than usual.

The collaboration brings together Eliza, Sister Parish’s great-granddaughter and Creative Director, and Louise Roe, who have reimagined the beloved Sister Parish Georgina print across a hand-block-printed tablecloth, coordinating napkins, and a darling quilted Christmas stocking. It’s a perfect of American and English heritage and tradition, two things I happen to love very much.

What I particularly like about the collection is that it isn’t terribly Christmas-y. While it feels festive, the table linens could easily be used throughout the year with the right pairings. And the stocking has that lovely old-fashioned quality that makes it feel like something that could have been passed down through generations. Even better, a number of pieces come in their own limited-edition printed bags, which is a nice touch for gifting.

I have always been partial to Christmas decorations that feel collected over time rather than purchased all at once, and this collection fits rather nicely into that philosophy. Now, I promise I won’t start talking about Christmas trees just yet. We still have plenty of autumn to enjoy! Shop full the collection here.

Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Tiffany Studios

Opening October 22nd, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is presenting Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Tiffany Studios, a wonderful look at the extraordinary artistry behind some of America’s most celebrated decorative objects.

 

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The exhibition brings together nearly 120 works exploring the creative process behind Louis Comfort Tiffany’s famous stained-glass windows, lamps, mosaics, and interiors. While most of us are familiar with the finished pieces, it is fascinating to see the drawings and designs that brought them to life. From botanical studies to elaborate decorative schemes, the exhibition gives a behind the scenes look into the remarkable craftsmanship of the Tiffany Studios.

I have always had a particular affection for the decorative arts of the Gilded Age, when seemingly no surface was too insignificant to be made beautiful. What I find especially interesting about Tiffany is the extraordinary range of the studio’s work, which extended far beyond the lamps we all know today. It was an era when artists and craftsmen worked together to create entire decorative worlds, something I wish we saw a little more of today! Learn more about the exhibition here.

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x Natalie

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