Queen Elizabeth II - A Lifetime Dressing for the World Stage

At every appearance, as the world looked on, the impeccable outfits of Queen Elizabeth II were at the centre of keen discussion and debate. This sartorial biography celebrates Her Majesty as a much-loved and timeless style icon. Showcasing the best of the world''s designers, including Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies and Ian Thomas, it also tells us much about the many years in which she reigned. Journey through the decades to discover classic designs with nipped-in waists and full skirts, strong tailored silhouettes, as well rather more relaxed styles from the 70s, all worn by Her Majesty, who always dressed with poise and diplomacy for the world stage. Princess Elizabeth was the leading style influencer of her day. Young and beautiful (and a real princess), she represented postwar optimism and renewal, both personal and cultural. She had a wardrobe most could only dream of, custom-made in the finest fabrics. From practical clothes for her beloved outdoor pursuits to exquisite and sumptuous gowns, her personal style reflected cultural and social changes over nine decades and reveals a rare understanding of the value of impeccable dressing. In our current era of casual clothing for nearly every occasion, the Queen''s formal attire signalled respect for those she was visiting. With stunning formal portraits and candid photography, discover the careful work that underpinned the royal wardrobe and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen''s enduring legacy.

Product details

• Authors: Jane Eastoe, Eastoe Jane
• Publisher: Pavilion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781911682547
• ISBN: 978-1-911682-54-7
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 230 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Fashion, Biography: royalty, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Fashion & society, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, British Isles, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Cultural studies: dress and society