Monarchs in National Dress – Sartorial Expressions of National Image in the Representational Practices of 19th-century European Courts

Abstract Parallel with the emergence of modern national identity and culture, from late 18th to early 20th century an emphasized consciousness underlined attempt create a ‘national’ dress. In court cultures Europe, shift in style representation ‘international’ ‘regional/ethnic’ served aim updating monarch's role. Royals reaffirmed their sense belonging own ‒ or adopted nations through conscious introduction elements into dress code court. Royal courts also played leading role myth-making process surrounding so-called style. The connection between power, prestige, dynamics costume as fashion statement is obvious this process.