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Loading... The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe (original 2019; edition 2019)by Angela Kelly (Author)
Work InformationThe Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe by Angela Kelly (2019)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Angela Kelly was her Majesty's dresser for twenty-five years. As she points out, she didn't dress the Queen, the Queen could dress herself! Instead Kelly managed the Queen's wardrobe, selected or suggested what the Queen would wear whether for a normal work day or for an event, selected fabrics for new clothes, and eventually designed them. Although all of those things were interesting, what I liked most was learning about the warm relationship and mutual respect the two had for each other. ( ) This was a serendipitous find at the library. Tremendously interesting and with lots of details that have never reached the media as well as wonderful photos and the stories behind them. The details about dressing The Queen for special events were fascinating. The book was published with The Queen's endorsement. A fascinating account by the Queen's personal dresser and designer. Who knew that so much exacting detail happens in the background leading up to the Queen's public appearances? Afashionados and Anglophiles will pore over the color photos and descriptions of extraordinary hats, capes, dresses, formal wear and jewelry. The royals do not dress like you and me! I have to admit I was a bit disappointed by this book. It sounded as if it was an in depth story of the relationship between the Queen and her dresser (assistant) but that's not what came across. First of all, Angela Kelly, the dresser, may be absolutely sensational at choosing fabrics and designs for the Queen, but she is no writer. Secondly, there was very little narrative about interaction with the Queen, there was more about discussions with designers and other staff. So if you want to know about how the Queen's wardrobe is acquired/designed/made, this book would be just right, but if you wanted more about the personal side of the Queen, no. no reviews | add a review
In The Other Side of the Coin, The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it's preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty's day with a playful joke, Angela's priority is to serve and support. Sharing never-before-seen photographs - many from Angela's own private collection - and charming anecdotes of their time spent together, this revealing book provides memorable insights into what it's like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and to discover a true and lasting connection along the way. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)941.0850922History and Geography Europe British Isles Historical periods of British Isles 1837- Period of Victoria and House of Windsor 1945-1999 History, geographic treatment, biography Biography Collected biographyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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