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Norman Hartnell

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British fashion designer (1901-1979)

United KingdomDesignersLived 1901 to 1979 · aged 77
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Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell was a leading British fashion designer, best known for his work for the ladies of the royal family. Hartnell gained the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth in 1940, and Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957.

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Wedding dress worn by Margaret Whigham, later the Duchess of Argyll, for her marriage to Charles Sweeny in 1933. Silk satin and tulle embroidered with glass beads with a 2.6 metres (8.5 ft) train. An early example of a dress designed for a single occasion, rather than repeated use. V&A Museum.Wedding dress worn by Margaret Whigham, later the Duchess of Argyll, for her marriage to Charles Sweeny in 1933. Silk satin and tulle embroidered with glass beads with a 2.6 metres (8.5 ft) train. An early example of a dress designed for a single occasion, rather than repeated use. V&A Museum.Magnolia (1931) by William Bruce Ellis Ranken, showing a dress by Hartnell. The painting was given to Hartnell at Ranken's death in 1941.[13]Magnolia (1931) by William Bruce Ellis Ranken, showing a dress by Hartnell. The painting was given to Hartnell at Ranken's death in 1941.[13]Hartnell at work in his London studio during wartimeHartnell at work in his London studio during wartimeHartnell designs produced in 1944 to promote the work of the Incorporated Society of London Fashion DesignersHartnell designs produced in 1944 to promote the work of the Incorporated Society of London Fashion DesignersEmbroidered wedding dress, 1951, worn by Hermione S. Ball for her marriage to Mervyn Evans, 23 July 1951. Hartnell added a band of embroidery to elongate the body and add grandeur to the back of the full skirt. V&A Museum.Embroidered wedding dress, 1951, worn by Hermione S. Ball for her marriage to Mervyn Evans, 23 July 1951. Hartnell added a band of embroidery to elongate the body and add grandeur to the back of the full skirt. V&A Museum.Hartnell designed the coronation gown of Elizabeth II, a complex process, due to the gown's weight and embroidery. Photograph by Sir Cecil Beaton.Hartnell designed the coronation gown of Elizabeth II, a complex process, due to the gown's weight and embroidery. Photograph by Sir Cecil Beaton.Hartnell in 1973, by Allan WarrenHartnell in 1973, by Allan Warren

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Neiman Marcus Fashion Award
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Designers
Type
Designer
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1979 · aged 77
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