Historic Royal Palaces has acquired eight dresses worn by bridesmaids at Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to the Prince Philip. The marriage took place on 20 November 1947, when Elizabeth was still princess. The bride’s dress was created by the designer Norman Hartnell, who also designed the bridesmaids’ dresses. After, Hartnell He was also responsible for the princess’s wedding dress Margherita pizzain 1960.
Among the clothes acquired, the one worn by Lady stands out. Elizabeth Longmannwhich will be incorporated into the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, an institution managed by Historic Royal Palaces. The piece was purchased at auction and includes the dress and headpiece, both designed by Hartnell, one of the great names of 20th century British high fashion.
In a statement, the institution underlined that the creations of Hartnell they represent British high fashion and craftsmanship, as well as reflecting the Royal Family’s careful public image strategy following the Second World War.
Design inspiration
Held just two years after the end of the war, the wedding dresses were produced under fabric rationing. The drawings, inspired by the work “Primavera” by Botticellithey symbolize rebirth and renewal, combining aesthetic beauty with a political context.
The clothes will be added to the collection which has more than 10 thousand items, including the original sketches Hartnellbringing together for the first time the designs and dresses completed after the royal wedding.
Source: Terra
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