Friday 24 February 2017

DIANA'S FASHION STORY

Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles announce their engagement in February 1981


It was 36 years ago today that Lady Diana Spencer stepped onto the world stage as a shy 19 year-old teenager, clinging to the arm of Prince Charles as they announced their engagement. For that momentous occasion - one that propelled her to become one of the most famous women in the world, almost overnight - Diana had popped to Harrods to pick up a cobalt blue skirt suit by the little-known British label Cojana, which co-ordinated with her sapphire and diamond engagement ring.


Princess Diana wearing her 'Elvis' dress by Catherine Walker at the British Fashion Awards in 1989. She wore it again months later in Hong Kong. 
Princess Diana wearing her 'Elvis' dress by Catherine Walker at the British Fashion Awards in 1989 



Opens 24 February 2017.


Kensington Palace


Celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, in this major new dress exhibition at Kensington 
 Palace.


PHOTO: A 1990 Bruce Oldfield cream satin dress and a 1987 Catherine Walker pink satin evening gown (R) worn by princess Diana for an official portrait in 1987 at a press preview at Kensington Palace, on Feb. 22, 2017 in London.






PHOTO: A 1991 Atelier Versace silk gown worn by Princess Diana at a Harpers Bazaar photo-shoot with Patrick Demarchelier on display at a press preview at Kensington Palace, on Feb. 22, 2017, in London.





Trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. Don’t miss an extraordinary collection of garments, including the iconic velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta.



Ticket prices for visits until 28 February 2017
Adult - £16.50 (£15.40 online)*
Child - Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Concessions - £13.70 (£12.60 online)*
Membership - from £48


Ticket prices for visits from 1 March 2017
Adult - £19.00 (£17.10 online)*
Child - Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Concessions - £15.00 (£13.60 online)*
Membership - from £50




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