One of the most famous, most iconic dresses in the history of the modern world is the bridal gown of the late Princess Diana. Now, in an exhibit at the Union Station, the bridal gown along with other designer dresses, tiaras, jewels and other possessions are available to be seen by the public.
Diana’s wedding gown, which is now 30 years old, is the centerpiece of the exhibit. The dress is enclosed in a large glass case to accommodate its 25-foot train and the accompaniment of the flower girl’s dress. The gown is a sight to behold with intricate beading on the bodice and a veil to match. While a train of that size would be completely unfeasible to most, Diana showed some practicality in her shoe selection, choosing white flats with a small kitten-heel.
Large images of Diana wearing the monumental dress surround the display, allowing you get a life-sized visual of what it would have been like to be present at the wedding. The whole display has a larger-than-life feel; what one might expect to feel when in the presence of such an important piece of fashion history.
With all the recent talk of Princess Diana’s dress, there has been an increased amount of speculation about the dress Kate Middleton will don for her wedding ceremony. There have been leaks of possible designs although there has been no official word yet. Middleton and Prince William are set to wed at the end of next month.
The designer gowns shown at the exhibit showed that although Diana was royalty, she was also a real woman. Her dress size ranged from a size 4 to a size 14 throughout her life. She also had a wide range when it came to her taste in style. Many of her dresses were ultra-chic but she also owned many traditional pieces. She wore dresses of heavy, rich velvet, gorgeous gowns suited for a future queen. But then, after her divorce from Prince Charles, she slipped into something sexy, favoring cocktail dresses by Versace.
In addition to her wardrobe, Diana’s jewels were something out of a fairy tale. Many of Diana’s rings, necklaces and tiaras encrusted with the sparkling diamonds and smooth pearls were on display. Each piece of jewelry in her collection was exquisite and just being in the presence of such expensive jewels is any girl’s fantasy.
Besides all of the fashion-related items on display several of Diana’s personal items were also at the exhibit. Things like Christmas cards, autographed wedding photos and other knick-knacks give insight into Diana’s personality. This gives the viewer the opportunity not only to see the glamorous side of Diana’s life, but also the more personal side.
The exhibit opened March 4 and will remain in Kansas City until June 12. This is the last stop the exhibit will make in the United States, so go while you can. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster as well as the Union Station box office.
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