Norman Hartnell

Norman Hartnell was a leading British fashion designer, known for his work for the royal family.

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Profession :

Fashion Designer

Birthday :

June 12, 1901

Star Sign :

Gemini

Death Date:

June 09, 1979

Age :

77

Birthplace :

London, England

Norman Hartnell, a renowned British fashion designer, gained prominence for his iconic creations for the British Royal Family. Among his most notable works were Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding dress and numerous other distinguished dresses throughout her reign. Hartnell also designed uniforms for the Women’s Royal Naval Service during World War II and created costumes for films and stage productions such as “The Great Waltz” and “The Dancing Years.” A talented artist and writer, Hartnell received the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) in 1940 and to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. In recent years, a significant retrospective of his work, “Hartnell to Amies: Couture By Royal Appointment,” was showcased at London’s Fashion and Textiles Museum.