Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace – Opening Reception
2340 S Street NW
The President Woodrow Wilson House announces Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Denmark as the 2026 Honoree of Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace. Join the third annual Opening Reception on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM to celebrate Princess Marie’s distinguished humanitarian work, global leadership, and dedication to cultural diplomacy.
This year’s exhibition highlights the intersection of fashion, diplomacy, and peacebuilding, showing how cultural expression serves as a powerful tool for dialogue across nations. Princess Marie will receive the iconic Esther Pin, created with jewelry designer Ann Hand, and display a green sequined Jenny Packham gown worn at the 2024 Copenhagen State Banquet.
The public exhibition runs from April 30 to May 10, 2026, with tickets available for $20.
Event Highlights:
- Celebrate HRH Princess Marie of Denmark’s humanitarian and diplomatic contributions
- Iconic Esther Pin presentation by Ann Hand
- Display of Jenny Packham gown from Copenhagen State Banquet
- Explore fashion as a medium for peace, dialogue, and global leadership
- Opening Reception tickets: $300+; Public Exhibition tickets: $20
