Synopses & Reviews
July 29,1981—The Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer was one of the iconic moments of the twentieth century. It remains a day embedded in the memory of millions of people around the world—over 800 million people were watching at home on television.
Of all the images from the day, the most unforgettable is Diana's arrival at St. Paul's Cathedral in a glass carriage and the public's first glimpse of the best kept secret of the day, the royal wedding dress: layers of silk, antique lace, pearls, sequins, and a 25-foot train, which had been hidden in a vault in London, concealed from the public eye. It was a true Cinderella dress, one the public is joyfully remembering today as they anxiously wait to see if the wedding grown of England's future princess, Kate Middletown who is already known for dressing like Diana at royal events, can surpass it.
For the designers, David Emanuel and Elizabeth Emanuel who created Diana's dress, it was "a fairytale come true." Having only been introduced to her earlier that year, the Emanuels quickly became one of her favored designers, which lead to the career-changing request they received in March 1981.
The glorious dress the Emanuels created was one bridal designers around the world would soon mimic, and it is carefully deconstructed in this artfully designed book created by the designers themselves and filled to the brim with background information on the dress and Diana's wishes for it, the original inspirational sketches of it, close-up images of its remarkable details, and photographs of Dina dressed in it on her wedding day as she became the royal princess of England.
Synopsis
Kate Middletons royal wedding to Prince William on April 29, 2011 will be the fashion event of the century. And with the whole world watching, Kates royal wedding dress will redefine elegance and grace for the next generation of royalty—just as Princess Dianas legendary wedding gown did a generation ago. When British designers David and Elizabeth Emanuel designed Dianas dress, they helped her become the most beloved princess in the world. Like Ann Lowes wedding gown for Jacqueline Kennedy or Vera Wangs many celebrity wedding dress designs, the gown that the Emanuels created for Princess Di changed the future of wedding fashion. Now, you can revisit the beauty and innovation that went into Dianas wedding dress in this lavish, full-color book, written by the dressmakers themselves—the perfect way to make the magic of Princess Kates wedding story come to life.
About the Author
British designers David Emanuel and Elizabeth Emanuel found world acclaim when they created the sumptuous ivory taffeta and antique lace wedding dress with the 25-foot train for Lady Diana Spencer.
David now runs David Emanuel Couture and designs for an international clientele. He has also diversified into television, hosting several of his own series including Designed by Emanuel and the highly successful TV show Shop the World. David writes his own newspaper column as Style Editor.
British designers David Emanuel and Elizabeth Emanuel found world acclaim when they created the sumptuous ivory taffeta and antique lace wedding dress with the 25-foot train for Lady Diana Spencer.
Elizabeth Emanuel continues to design for stage and screen. Her clients include many celebrities such as Elizabeth Hurley, Jerry Hall, Joan Coffins, Ivana Trump, Richard Branson, Caprice, Charlize Theron, and Drew Barrymore. In 2005 she launched her own label, The Art of Being.