Perhaps no American actress, dead or alive, had more style than Princess Grace. Her cool and calm demeanor, regal features and exquisite taste made her a favorite with everyone from Hitchcock to Christian Dior and ultimately the Prince and principality of Monaco. At a time when the studios were churning out glamorous stars by the dozens, Kelly stood miles apart.
Kelly won the Academy Award for Best Actress her performance in the 1954 film Country Girl
Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer Engagement Photo
Kelly with James Stewart in the Hitchcock classic Rear Window, 1954
Photo Credits: Grace Kelly cover-Photograph by Erwin Blumenfeld New York, 1955.
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Grace Kelly with her Academy Award for Country Girl: 30 March 1955
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Engagement of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco, 1956:
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Grace Kelly in ‘Rear Window’ with James Stewart, 1954
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Grace Kelly was definitely the fashion plate. But let's also remember that Hollywood costume designer Helen Rose designed her wedding gown and trousseau, one of the photos shown, and Edith Head designed the costumes for Rear Window, also shown. Thanks for sharing these images Cathy.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree -- Edith should have had her own Kelly or Birkin bag namesake! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNone like her, really. Not even her daughters could match her timeless beauty and class.
ReplyDeleteTough shoes to follow! Its rare children of major icons can follow in their footsteps!
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