Featuring designs once worn by a whole host of stars including Royal family members, the Hollywood actress Ingrid Bergman, choreographer Agnes de Mille, and philanthropist Mona von Bismarck, the exhibition reveals what bonded all these women - a deep appreciation for the designer's creations crafted just for them
Matthew Storey, curator of Kensington Palaces new exhibition Royal Style in the Making, said over email that royal family members typically wear clothes that subtly pay tribute to the culture of the country they are visiting. But Princess Diana continued doing so in the years following her separation from Charles in the early 1990s (opting to wear a traditional shalwar kameez on a visit to Pakistan in 1996, for example), and it seems likely she would have continued the thoughtful approach to her working wardrobe
Cocktail attire is designed to bridge the gap between casual daytime fashion and formal eveningwear, making it one of the most versatile choices for modern celebrations
This tiered long-sleeve bridesmaid dress does the trick, with a feminine ruffled skirt and a notched sweetheart neckline