PRINCESS GRACE

Her fairytale life took a Royal turn when in 1955 she encountered Prince Rainier Of Monaco during a Paris Match photo shoot for the Cannes Film Festival. After a whirlwind romance they married in what was heralded as ‘The Wedding of the Century’.

Grace Kelly exuded an impeccable, understated sense of style which blended seamlessly with her sophisticated persona at a time when stars were held aloof and in awe. She was quite a chameleon but even

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introduced to the Prince she was wearing what was described as a ‘Dior Inspired’ gown; the dress was in fact an ‘easy to sew’ outfit from a McCall’s Pattern book -  whatever she wore was elevated by her instinct for style.  In later years she followed the more outlandish styles of the 1960s and 70s, yet still managed to maintain the elegance, sophistication and majestic charm that a Princess should have. However she will always be associated with the nipped-in waists, voluminous skirts, capri pants and the elegant beautiful gowns of the 1950s.