Our Rainbow Queen by Sali Hughes Book Review.
I adore this petite (like the Queen!) book. Broken down by color and pattern, it shows hundreds of pictures of the Queen’s most memorable outfits. It’s in the style of a coffee table type book (but smaller), so there are just short paragraphs or a few sentences giving some info on each one. I’ve always loved learning about the way the royals use fashion for diplomacy and Hughes points these out throughout.
This is a great gift for a fan of the British Royal Family! I had it on my wishlist, but then couldn’t wait and bought it for myself… oops!
I love that the Queen wears bright colors for the public to easily spot her. When my husband and I were in England this spring we had the best surprise ever! While standing out front of Buckingham Palace, the Queen drove on by right in front of us. She was, of course, wearing a bright minty green color!
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 9780593086254
Get it at: Amazon or Book Depository
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Summary from the publisher:
A full-spectrum collection of photos of Queen Elizabeth II, paired with illuminating captions explaining each outfit, spanning nine decades of fashion and every color of the rainbow.
This riotously colorful book takes a photographic journey through Queen Elizabeth II’s ten decades of color-blocked style. The photographs, which span the colors of the rainbow and a century of style, are gloriously accessorized with captions and commentary by journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes, who gives fascinating context to each photo. Readers will learn how the Queen has used color and fashion in strategic and discreetly political ways, such as wearing the colors of the European flag to a post-Brexit meeting or a pin given to her by the Obamas to a meeting with Donald Trump.
With stunning photographs that span from the 1950s to today, and featuring brilliant colors ranging from the dusky pinks the Queen wore in girlhood through to the neon green dress that prompted the hashtag #NeonAt90, this must-have collection celebrates the iconic fashion statements of the UK’s longest reigning and most vibrant monarch.
Our Rainbow Queen by Sali Hughes Book Review.
