THE AKSM PRESS

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release | January 3, 2019

AKSM Touring Announces Launch of
New Exhibition, “Wearing The Crown”

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA - AKSM Touring - in association with Tredyffrin Library - announced its latest exhibition tour today entitled, “Wearing The Crown”. The tour will run at Tredyffrin Library in Strafford, PA for the month of July 2020.

Set against a backdrop of dramatic world events and pivotal private moments, the first three seasons of the popular Netflix original series The Crown follows the journey of Princess Elizabeth as she assumes the mantle of queen. The elaborate costumes play a major part in setting the stage for the story, and the accompanying jewels lend it glitteringly realistic detail.

This exhibition highlights the work of Michele Clapton and Jane Petrie, the series’ costume designers for seasons one, two and three, respectively. The exhibition focuses on the work of the designers in helping to create this story and the characters themselves. So much of it is about getting history right.

Tiaras account for much of the jewelry on display, which also includes replicas of Elizabeth’s ruby coronation ring. While these iconic jewels help enhance the historical aspects, other pieces further the development of the characters in the fictionalized scenes. By using brooches and simple pearl necklaces the characters might have worn at the time, the designers add another layer of believably.

Tiaras are glittery, semicircular headpieces that the queen and other married women would wear for formal occasions. These are a key part of the royal family’s costumes in The Crown. Differing from an actual crown, which is a full circle, many of the tiaras in the “Wearing The Crown” exhibit have a built-in versatility. These tiaras came apart to become necklaces and brooches.

Included is the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara, which was a favorite of Princess Diana and one that we see Kate Middleton wear today. Like most of the jewelry in the exhibition, the tiaras were created by Juliette Designs. The firm specializes in recreating royal jewelry using base metals, Swarovski crystals and cubic zirconia, based on detailed descriptions in a book issued by UK government publisher, The Stationery Office.

AKSM Media is a collection of different brands started by actor Andrew McKeough. The brands include AKSM Photography, AKSM Film Studios, AKSM Touring and many others including our digital platforms. Since its conception in 2011, it has grown into a flourishing media company that is still growing every day.

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