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Norman Hartnell | |
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 Hartnell in 1972, by Allan Warren | |
| Born | Norman Bishop Hartnell 12 June 1901 Streatham, London, England |
| Died | 8 June 1979 (aged 77) Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Education | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth II |
| Label | Norman Hartnell |
| Relatives | William Hartnell (second cousin) |
| Awards | KCVO 1977, MVO 1953, Officier de l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques 1939, Neiman Marcus Fashion Award 1947 |
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell KCVO (12 June 1901 – 8 June 1979) was a leading British fashion designer, best known for his work for the ladies of the royal family.[1] Hartnell gained the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) in 1940, and Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957.[2] Princess Beatrice also wore a dress designed for Queen Elizabeth II by Hartnell for her wedding in 2020.[3][4]
- ^ "Norman Hartnell - Fashion Designer Encyclopedia - century, women, suits, dress, style, new, body, collection". www.fashionencyclopedia.com.
- ^ Thorpe, Vanessa (3 October 2021). "Two princesses, a royal dressmaker and a row about a wedding gown". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ Foussianes, Chloe (20 July 2020). "Norman Hartnell, the Designer Behind Princess Beatrice's Wedding Dress, Has Long Been Fashion Royalty". Town & Country. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Inside The World Of Norman Hartnell, The Queen's Favourite Couturier". British Vogue. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.