Fashion icon: Wallis Simpson
With Andrea Riseborough’s portrayal of Wallis Simpson due to hit cinema screens today, we celebrate the elegant and refined style of the woman who stole a king’s heart.
2012-01-20 07:00:00
By Rebecca Cope
Wallis Simpson
The world’s gone Wallis Simpson crazy in the last year, with Anne Sebba’s biography shedding some light on the truth behind her relationship with Edward, and Madonna’s new film W.E. dramatising her passionate relationship with the would-be king and it’s repercussions.
Known for her modern style of dressing, she frequently prompted shock with her daring outfit choices – particularly when compared to the Queen Mother. What ever else you think of her, we love a rebellious dresser here at Handbag, so we’re celebrating her truly ahead-of-her-time style. Case in point, this beaded and sequined collarless jacket, with diagonal graphic print detail, which would have been quite the sight in the 1930s when this photo was taken. Wallis followed trends, and wasn’t afraid to try out the most daring and exciting designers in Paris. Plus, check out that profile – she was stunning to boot.
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