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Sir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) dominated London couture during the inter-war years, gaining international fame as dressmaker to the British royal family, designing Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown in 1947, and her magnificent Coronation dress six years later. Best known for romantic eveningwear shimmering with beads and embroidery, he cemented London’s position as an innovative fashion centre. Silver and Gold, first published in 1955, describes an extraordinary life with elegance and panache.

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'originally published in 1955 but still on point' -- The Gloss, March 2019 'Silver and Gold is highly recommended, and, with its lovely cover illustrated by Beatriz Lostale, would make a charming addition to any bookshelf' -- -- Meredith Noorda, The Journal of Dress History, Volume 5, Issue 1, Spring 2021

'originally published in 1955 but still on point' -- The Gloss, March 2019

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Sir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) dominated London couture during the inter-war years.

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