A Turnbull & Asser single-breasted blazer, identical to one worn by Princess Diana in 1988
labelled, of finely checked wool in shades of green, blue and brown, three pockets, black silk-blend lining, chest approx 96cm, 38in
Provenance: this blazer was given to the vendor by David Quelch, former Managing Director of Burberry, in 1997. At the time, he was responsible for managing all of the orders from the Royal family, and the vendor worked as his secretarial assistant. Upon his retirement, whilst clearing out his office closets- he gifted this item to her, stating that Princess Diana had sent it in, requesting it to be made in a different fabric by Burberry, as she was fond of the style. It has been in the possession of the vendor ever since. The labelling of this blazer indicates that it is ready-to-wear- not a bespoke piece- and subsequently, we have not been able to verify the alleged provenance.
Princess Diana is famously photographed wearing an identical blazer, styled with jeans, cowboy boots, British Lung Foundation charity sweatshirt and baseball cap, at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor, 2ndMay 1988, and also dropping her children off at Wetherby School, Nothing Hill, London, 25th April, 1989. One of her most lauded ‘off-duty’ looks, the outfit was re-interpreted by French Vogue, modeled by Hailey Bieber, for the August 2019 issue.
The Princess is photographed wearing an identical style jacket- but in a different checked fabric, possibly by Burberry, visiting Prince William at Eton College, 21st June, 1996. This supports the vendor’s recollection of provenance.
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