Silver and Gold

Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) was the star of London couture during the interwar years. His autobiography, first published in 1955, tells the story from the creation of his couture house in 1923, to the most momentous commissions of his career: Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown in 1947 and her magnificent coronation dress six years later.

Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) a fost vedeta modei londoneze in anii interbelici. Autobiografia sa, publicata pentru prima data in 1955, spune povestea de la crearea casei sale de moda in 1923, pana la cele mai importante comisioane din cariera sa: rochia de nunta a printesei Elisabeta in 1947 si rochia sa magnifica de incoronare sase ani mai tarziu.