Blenheim Palace is honouring Sir Winston Churchill with a selection of exclusive loans and items.

The exhibition, Icons of British Fashion, pays homage to the former prime minister and fashion icon who was born at the 300-year-old stately home.

The event will run until June 30 and features, among other things, one of Sir Winston's original siren suits on loan from Turnbull & Asser.

The suit, viewed as one of his favourite attires during the war, was tailored specifically to suit his needs.

The garment was designed with a generous cut that included two breast pockets for storing cigars and featured ample side pockets and front pleats.

Oxford Mail: The suit, viewed as one of his favourite attires during the war, was tailored specifically to suit

Turnbull & Asser have also crafted and loaned new takes on the iconic boiler suit, providing a sophisticated reimagining of premium materials.

Also on display is a navy and khaki interpretation of a bomber shirt and trouser ensemble, inspired by the distinctive siren suit.

The exhibition extends into the State Rooms where a pair of Sir Winston's slippers rest next to a smoking cap designed by British milliner Stephen Jones which is complete with Sir Winston's hand-embroidered initials as well as a clementine, in honour of his wife, within the lining.

Mr Jones said: "It’s a magical honour to have created a hat for Sir Winston.

"To use his siren suit and slippers as design inspiration is one of the most charming design briefs I have ever had."

Oxford Mail: The event will run until June 30 and features, among other things, one of Sir Winston's original

Antonia Keaney, social historian at Blenheim Palace, said: "We are thrilled to have the iconic Siren Suit on loan and be able to showcase our own icon of fashion in his birthplace on the year of his 150th anniversary.

"To have so many spectacular designers alongside Sir Winston Churchill’s garments just showcases the impact he had in so many areas during his life as a public figure."

Global director for Turnbull & Asser said: "We like to imagine that the siren suit possesses an intrinsic and essential aspect, per se, within the context of Churchill’s world.

"It carries a connotation also linked to strategy, nowadays, we will say linked to marketing.

"Even after the war, in fact, Churchill continued to wear this garment recognising its significance to the working class."

The exhibition sponsored by Bicester Village, features garments from fashion's biggest names as Dame Vivienne Westwood, Zandra Rhodes, Barbour, Stella McCartney, and more.

For more information about the exhibition and to book tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/384bkjad.