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What the Queen Means to Designers

Queen Elizabeth was an inspiration for fashion designers from Vivienne Westwood to Alessandro Michele to Richard Quinn. Will any British royal have the same influence again?
Queen Elizabeth’s style was an inspiration for fashion designers from Vivienne Westwood to Alessandro Michele to Richard Quinn.
Queen Elizabeth’s style was an inspiration for fashion designers from Vivienne Westwood to Alessandro Michele to Richard Quinn. (Getty)

When the Queen died, I, like many, turned to social media. Instagram was flooded with tributes to her enduring sense of duty and grace. But the steady stream of imagery showcased something else, too: her remarkable sense of style.

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