Good (fashion related) read! - YouLookFab Forum

Fans of 'Call the Midwife', 'Downton Abbey', 'Foyle's War', and 'The Crown' will enjoy the recently released book by Jennifer Robson titled 'The Gown'. It is an enjoyable bit of fiction woven around real life events in post war 1947 London. The main characters are two embroiderers working at the fashion house of Norman Hartnell when that house gets the commission of making then Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown.

This book is an enjoyable easy read and though not without some shadows, would make a good choice for a book club needing something on the lighter side.

I'm off to find the biography of Norman Hartnell titled 'Silver and Gold', having had my interest piqued by the sketch of him from 'The Gown'. Has anyone read a good biography of Dior (who is also mentioned in the book)? Any good biography's of other designers that are also a good read?

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6 years ago

RobinF

Veteran

I have heard of this book someplace but can't remember where. Good reminder though. Sounds like a fun read.

Pat_P

Active Member

Thank you for the suggestion - I'm going to look for this one!

Glory

Sounds very interesting thanks for the recommendation- I’m always looking for a great book.

Anonymous

Thank you for bringing this book to our attention. I am constantly looking for new books and authors. Right now I am reading Orphan Train" and listening to "Becoming" by Michelle Obama I'm Ebooks.

Style Fan

Thank you for the suggestion. I will have to put this on my list of books to read. I am reading An Odyssey by Mendelsohn. It is excellent. I have read The Odyssey by Homer (several times) but it is not a requirement to enjoy the book. Mendelsohn book is very rich and explores his relationship with his father.

Aquamarine

Thanks....will add it to my list!

Stagiaire Fash

I might give this to my mom. She likes reading about WWII and about the British royalty. This sounds like it combines them in a way she might like. (My last attempt at putting a twist on her interests was a book about a different war--The Badass Librarians of Timbuktu. It was a full, complete, solid fail. I don't think she even read a page.)

pil

Thanks Carla - I suggested this to a patron at the library based on your recommendation. She is really enjoying it!

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