Sir Hardy Amies
(1909-2003), Couturier; dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth II; Head of Special Operations Executive in Belgium during World War IISir (Edwin) Hardy Amies
Sitter in 21 portraits
Hardy Amies was a fashion designer. He began his career in couture at Lachasse in 1934. During the Second World War he contributed to the 'Utility' scheme operated by the Board of Trade, but he opened his own fashion house in 1945. He was Dressmaker by Appointment to Queen Elizabeth II (from 1946). Amies was known for his tailored suits and dresses in woollen and tweed fabrics and for lavish satin and tulle evening dresses and ball gowns influenced by the Dior 'New Look'. From the 1960s he became better known as a designer of menswear and he acted as a design consultant to manufacturers throughout the world. Amies was the recipient of numerous fashion awards.
by Lord Snowdon
gelatin silver print, 18 July 1988
NPG P1844
by Douglas Glass
gelatin silver print, December 1952
NPG x194483
Val Parnell; Adele Dixon; Sir Hardy Amies
by Unknown photographer
vintage print, 1953
NPG x194209
by Keystone Press Agency Ltd
vintage print, 1953
NPG x194213
June Clarke; Fiona (née Campbell-Walter), Baroness Thyssen; Sir Hardy Amies
by Norman Parkinson
matte colour print on card mount, 1953
NPG x30059
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 18 October 1961
NPG x125751
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 27 May 1968
NPG x52
by Unknown photographer
glossy bromide print, circa 1970
NPG x315
by Patrick Lichfield
archival inkjet print, August 1970
NPG x126903
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 1988
NPG x35323
by Bryan Adams
chromogenic print, November 2000
NPG x131198
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