Grace Kelly's Timeless Style

An Exhibition Sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels

The spectacular wardrobe of Princess Grace Kelly, one of the most popular actresses since 1950, is exhibited in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The remarkable thing about this exhibition is that it does not only gives insight into the life of a female world style icon but also the large styling transitions in fashion from the 50’s through to the 80’s.

The exhibition displays, among many others, dresses from her movie ‘High Society and Rear Window’ and the dress that she wore during her acceptance speech when she received her Oscar in 1955. The exhibition has shown Grace Kelly's glamorous image, attractiveness and evolution as Princess Grace of Monaco. The outfit that she wore when she met Prince Rainier in 1955, her haute couture dresses from the 60’s and 70’s designed by her favorite designers were are addressed. Her favorite designers were Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Yves St Laurent.

Both on screen and off, Grace Kelly was also an ambassador of simple American fashion such as waist accentuating dresses. Grace Kelly also became famous for her sublime accessories and love for hats and short white gloves. Many of these outfits were shown in the Victoria & Albert museum, together with the spectacular sun glasses and the original ‘Hermes Kelly purse.'