The Coronation Couture Exhibition: A Race Against Time
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(previously CelebrityDressmaker.com)
Discover the couture details of each garment






















Gallery of Finished Ensembles




A Royal Revival: Crafting the 1953 Coronation Robe Masterpiece - Part IV

Creating a Court Dress--on a Budget and a Deadline


The British Red Cross Uniform by Norman Hartnell

Behind the Crown: the Royal Commitment to Humanitarian Service Part I


A Stitch in Time: Woman's Illustrated Magazine - Culture & Fashion in the UK

Part III: Deciphering the Coronation Robe Through the Toile

Part II - Coronation Fabric: The Challenges When Creating a Historically Accurate Robe

Part I: Coronation Robe for Viscountess or Baroness

Part V. Mastering Key Couture Concepts: Creating a Coronation Dress by Norman Hartnell

Part IV: The Perfect Foundation for the Coronation Gown


Part III - The Quest for the Perfect Fabric: Finding Fabric Fit for Royalty


Part II: The Toile - The Process Behind a Historical Hartnell Dress Recreation


A Once-in-a-Lifetime Coronation Exhibition Through Norman Hartnell's Sewing Patterns