Diana: Her Life in Fashion

by Georgina Howell

With the exclusive support of many who knew and loved Diana, Princess of Wales, this book celebrates and examines the way she presented herself to the world-in her look, her smile, her choice of dress, even her hairstyle.

From the moment the innocent young nanny stepped into the very public role of Princess, her innermost thoughts and emotions had to remain concealed. Yet her sense of herself was inexorably conveyed through her manner of dress and her public demeanor as she passed through the many phases of her public life.

Through her insight as an insider and internationally admired fashion editor, Georgina Howell tells of the fairy-tale transformation of Diana. Photo- reportage and lavish official portraits by royal photographer Anwar Hussein and the world's greatest fashion photographers explore every carefully planned public face and mood of the Princess-ingenue, bride, Madonna, supermodel, nemesis, icon.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Biography, Royalty

219 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 1998

Reviews

[cloudyskye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly interesting read. Diana's development from pretty but very young and inexperienced girl suddenly in the limelight to what she was towards the end of her (too short) life is quite impressive. Great pictures.

[Claire Sorenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO. amazing. I was already such a Diana fan and loved of her style, but this insight took my adoration farther. What an image of grace. 10/10

[MissJessie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an good book to look at if you are interested in the beautiful clothing that Diana wore. There are many good color pictures, along with information about where/when they were worn, who designed, etc.

The narrative, which follows the contention that one could see in later days how Diana dressed with intention to play for sympathy, or show her independence, etc., is a little much for me. I have a problem with the idea that dressing in pastels, etc., shows her play for sympathy as a wronged woman. I will go along with the dresses in her later life, esp. the little black "up yours" dress she wore on the night of Charles' famous TV interview and the shorter tighter and more flattering and adult dresses she wore after the divorce.

An interesting read with great photographs.

[Kusumastuti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really can not remember how could I have this beautiful coffee table book. Bought it of course not, possibly a gift from somebody who likes me so much.

What made me lost my breath was not only those breathtaking photos, but also the stories behind. How Princess Diana used her clothes to say something to the world. From Shy Di to be Superstar Di. (Ironic when we remember how her story came to its end)

A very lovely book. Gave me more understanding about the real meaning of fashion.