The book chronicles the life of Catherine Walker, her early years, her struggle with breast cancer and how she became the couturier to Diana. It's a very interesting read. You can find it here.
There are the early pictures of Diana in basic suits.
Quite often, the sketches are provided. I always enjoy seeing those.
I feel, and I may be completely wrong, but I feel that the early years is when Diana was trying to figure out not only her role, but her style.
The styles are always simple, but still extraordinary.
This dress was completely embroidered in glass beads.
Catherine Walker is known for her exquisite beading and embroideries.
Below are a few pieces that were not done for Princess Diana, but I love them. The first one is embroidered sea gulls. Wouldn't this be a lovely design to do in an Alabama Chanin stitch style on a t-shirt?
This is the team of people it takes to create these dresses. Catherine talks about how Diana was able to always put everyone at ease.
And finally, the designer. As I said, this is an autobiography of Catherine Walker, not the normal exhibit book, but I find it so very interesting as it really chronicles the life of two women and the influence they had on each other.
Wishing you all a wonderful week and I hope that we can all be a positive influence in someone's life. You never know where a kind gesture may take you.Rhonda
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing
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A lovely feast for the eyes! Thank you Rhonda.
ReplyDeleteI always feel that I benefit the most as I always see something I've never seen before when I go through my books for this post. So glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteDiana, like Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn has wonderfully classical taste. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll three were truly timeless.
DeleteInteresting. There are some outfits here that I haven't seen before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe black and cream embroidered gown is stunning
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