Diana: Her Life in Fashion

by Georgina Howell

Excellent Book

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Biography, Royalty

219 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 1998

Reviews

[cloudyskye]

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]

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]

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]

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.