Thursday 2 June 2011

The Princess Diana Dress Collection at the Design Exchange

As the title suggest and from my previous post I went to see Princess Diana's dress collection being showcase at the Design Exchange in Toronto. When I think of a Princess I think of her. Her grace, style, and kindness  is truly admirable. As a kid, I have always loved looking at her pictures. There is something about her that captivates you. She is beautiful, but only later on did I understand that she was more than just beautiful from the outside but also on the inside.

Although this is one of her simplest dresses on display, this is my favourite. I love the Victorian look to it. Designed by Zandra Rhodes
This is my 2nd favourite dress from the collection. I love the intricate beading. This is designed by Princess Diana's favourite designer, Catherine Walker.
Princess Di wore this to the premier of Back to the Future. This is my 3rd favourite dress. I just love the details  of the back of the dress, and what a nice touch that she added the pearls.
Midnight blue silk velvet dress by Catherine Wallker. This is the dress that she wore to dance with John Travolta at the White House State Dinner. 
Designed by Catherine Walker worn in Scotland. Black velvet bodice with a full skirt.
Princess Diana seems to have loved velvet. She wore this to her official portrait as well as to the first night Gala Performance of Les Miserables. Designed by Bruce Oldfield.

Both dresses are designed by Catherine Walker and photograph by Mario Testino. The above pic is her last official portrait.
Another velvet dress designed by Catherine Walker for a feature in Vanity Fair.
Designed by Catherine Walker. What an amazing embroidery. 
The Princess can pull off any look including this long sequined green dress worn in Vienna designed by Catherine Walker.
One shoulder dresses are one of Princess Diana's signature style. The caption for the velvet green dress indicates that a close inspection reveals a hand print of a child imprinted on the fine velvet. I could just imagine little William or Harry trying to grab mums attention before she dashes off to an elegant party. Green dress by Victor Edelstein. Nautical dress by Catherine Walker.

51 comments:

  1. I agree with you. She was an amazing and unlucky woman.
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  2. I like Princess Diana too.. Elegant inside and out..

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  3. She was such a wonderful woman with great style!

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  4. yes! I follow your blog :)
    see you soon!
    Alice

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  5. Fantástica colección de vestidos!!
    Besos, desde España, Marcela

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  6. Love that fourth dress. She looks so great in it.

    Love
    /S / http:// mydarlingsolitude.blogspot.com

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  7. All her dresses are so regal and classy! She was an amazing person, her style was so timeless too! Great selection of photos, thanks for sharing! lots of love from your follower, Veena <3

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  8. The dresses look absolutely beautiful. And yes, I do agree Princess Diana was beautiful not only on the inside, but outside as well.
    I am following you!

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  9. I love this post..Always liked Princess Diana and I'm with you whenever I remember her is for her Grace, Style & Kindness.
    Lovely post doll

    <3 Marina
    http://fashionmakeuplifestyle.blogspot.com/

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  10. epic woman and beyond flawless style! thanks hun for your comments too of course i visit back!
    ps. following you <3

    xx
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  11. Such gorgeous photos. RIP Princess Diana <3

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  12. Absolutely beautiful.. such an icon. And it isn't only just her clothes, but it's how she carried herself as well- she was just so graceful. x

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  13. Hi Haze! I love Princess Diana. It's the purity of her heart that reflects her beauty on the outside. She might have been a good queen had she not wed Charles at an early age.

    Anyway, my favorite is the midnight blue silk velvet dress. She just looks so stunning. :)

    much love,
    thepinkmargarita.blogspot.com

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  14. Lovely post!!!! <33

    Great blog girl..
    I'm a new follower! Follow me? ;)

    xoxo,
    Ivânia Diamond*
    Portuguese fashion blogger

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  15. All great but my favorites are midnight blue one and Catherina Walker' s ones. So beautiful.

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  16. She was such a chic woman . As a kid I either liked to look at her pics now I think that she was just a good person and her smile was so honest .

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  17. I like this post, pretty dresses))

    come in to my blog too; *
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  18. i love her!she will always be alive in my heart!
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  19. She really had such great style! What a nice post.

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  20. Hi, Gorgeous dresses n great post! Thx for following, following back :)


    xo Emma

    www.fromcitytocity-emm.blogspot.com

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  21. Such beautiful dresses! Love her style!

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  22. All the designs are so elegant!!

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  23. You're so lucky you go to see them in person. Diana really could pull off anything... She looked stunning in them all!

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  24. what a wonderful post!! I like the way you write :) She for sure had amazing taste I dream of wearing a dress like that someday :p Hope Kate's collection will be as fabulous as hers was :)Great blog!!

    xxx

    lifeisroyalty.blogspot.com

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  25. she was such an elegant princess! those dresses are beautiful :)

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  26. She really had an amazing style....very classy and feminine!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  27. wow, it so cool that you were able to view this exhibit!! she truly is an icon :)

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

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  28. its amazing how much fashion has changed, even though we're bringing back ol styles there's definitely a change- less conservative for sure :)

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  29. wow! fantastic, but I have to admit they looked more amazing on Diana than on mannequins


    xoxo Ra

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  30. it is so sad that she died at such a young age
    nevertheless, she has an impeccable taste of style!

    <3
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  31. wow the photos are lovely - you're so lucky to have gotten to see her dresses! :)

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  33. Wow you're so lucky to be there! Her dresses are fabulous! Any girl who will wear it will definitely look glamorous. :)

    Anyway, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, I already followed you! :) God bless!

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  34. ps.thank you so much hunni for the beautiful birthday comment <3

    xx
    http://www.iletaitunefois.com.au/

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  35. Thanks for your comment dear. I' m already your follower.

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  36. She was so beautiful. Such wonderful pics - looked like a fabulous exhibit!

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  37. Lovely dresses! She had such amazing style!

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  39. Such a beautiful and elegant women who had such a beautiful style.

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  40. these are all so lovely. Princess Dianna was such an amazing person and I too didn't realize that until I watched a documentary recently. it's so rare for someone so famous to be so kind-hearted and generous! such a role model.

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  41. wow so beautifull, if you have chance to go to new york the alexander McQueen exhibit is so supposed to be amazing.

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  42. That dress she wore when she danced with John Travolta is one of my faves!

    xo!
    C

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  43. She was a beautiful woman, and a human being.

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  44. she's a beautiful style icon, no one dresses up this anymore in her ranking. breathless!!

    xx

    www.dineinstilettos.blogspot.com

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  45. they are all so beautiful
    x

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  46. Hello my name is Patricia and I run the website called
    wwww.Princess Diana Remembered.com and I would love to feature your photos of Diana's dresses, and wonder if you would be willing to share them with me.

    I would of course add your name as a watermark to the images and credit you as the owner and add a link to your blog.

    You can email me if you would like to share them :
    admin@princess-diana-remembered.com

    Hope to hear from you soon :-)

    Love Patricia.
    Hope to hear from you soon.

    Love Patricia

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    1. Hi Patricia, sorry I haven't logged in here for awhile. You are more than welcome to use them. Keep in mind that the actual photos of the Princess are not mine, but certainly these photos are meant to be shared :)

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