How did Norman Hartnell influence fashion?

Norman Hartnell influenced fashion by designing evening wear for Queen Elizabeth II and other female members of the royal family. The British designer was responsible for creating some of the most famous dresses of the early 20th century, including Queen Elizabeth's coronation dress, which she wore during the first-ever televised coronation, and was viewed by millions of people. His pieces featured glitzy, elegant embellishments, such as embroidery, sequins, beadwork and floral appliques, and they inspired other designers to take a more elegant and refined approach when designing women's gowns. Shop a range of Norman Hartnell apparel on 1stDibs.