Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor, photographed in the 1930s. She obviously liked wearing striking jewellery even then… Read more
Wallis Simpson
The 6 most iconic wedding dresses
Now this is a really tough question: Who are the most iconic brides of all time? Some obvious ones spring to mind: Grace Kelly in the dress which inspired Kate Middleton’s wedding gown (or at least that’s what I suspect happened), Audrey Hepburn in her white minidress and headscarf?
There are a lot to choose from, but here are my favorites. Let me know if you think I’ve missed anyone out…
1. Elizabeth Taylor
Liz Taylor was bound to be in this list, just because she got married so many times. My favourite dress was from when she married Nicky Hilton in 1950s. It wasn’t a happy marriage, but the dress was wonderful! Source and copyright: Some rights reserved by thefoxling
When the Duke of Windsor sold his story to LIFE Magazine
Following the outrage and scandal of the Duke of Windsor’s abdication and love affair with an American divorcee, he caused further anger by selling his story to an American magazine…
This is the cover of LIFE Magazine from May 1950.
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The Duchess of Windsor in a polka dot dress
Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Winsor photographed by Toni Frissell with a big umbrella and a very pretty polka dot dress.
Duke and Duchess of Windsor jumping, 1956
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor as part of the Jumpology series of photos by Philippe Halsman.
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