Norman Hartnell
Norman Hartnell was a leading British fashion designer, known for his work for the royal family.
Fashion Designer
June 12, 1901
Gemini
June 09, 1979
77
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.