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Another romantic, Emmanuel princessy, fairy tale confection in white organza with gold paillettes and beads, plus faux pearls, this gorgeous confection was from their Diaghilev collection. The shape is a basic strapless v-waisted ballgown with a satin bodice and peplum over a full skirt organza skirt, held wide by fluffy tulle petticoats, and topped with detachable frilly cap illusion sleeves. There is a matching medieval style twist headband in white and gold. The overall effect with a charming, random, precise series of geometric patterns and shapes is Disney princess worthy.
The switch about accessories were the sleeve caps, petticoat and headband, occasionally pearl drop earrings and a freshwater pearl necklace. On one very formal occasion, the Spencer tiara came out with the necklace, Queen’s family order, pearl earrings and opera gloves. I love all the looks and since this is a wishlist, I’m going to wish for them all so that I can mix and match.
Diana wore the gown to a James Bond premiere (The Living Daylights), a performance of the ballet, and a State banquet held in honour of the President of Germany. The gown was resold at auction in 2013 for £102,000.
As an outfit for the FM vinyl doll, I would be ecstatic to see it include:
1. Gown/detachable sleeves
2. Headband
3. Spencer tiara
4. White satin shoes
5. White clutch bag
6. Pearl drop earrings
7. Opera length white gloves
8. Queen’s family order brooch
9. Petticoat/underskirt
Replicas are above...from top left by: Bea Doll Boutique, Sheilah Craft, Alana Bennett, Stacey of S’n’E Shoes, the late Joyce Stuchl of She Sews (beaded by a collector*). Bottom left eBay seller Nona Renn, the late Axelle Marion, liskivano (eBay seller,) gradusniky, then Mariana from France. The talent is just unbelievable. Update: I wrote previously that I was sure there are more of these out there, and found FOUR more in less than a year!
*Joyce sold many of her replicas unbeaded, both because she didn’t have the time or inclination to bead them herself, and also, to help keep her prices affordable. I have several of her “project” gowns, and I appreciated both her talent and her consideration of her customers' needs. Unfortunately, I haven't finished them. She was wise...beading is hard work.
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