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Fratini, Gina

Gina Fratini designed for films and for the stage before starting her label in 1964. She was known for her romantic designs, incorporating ruffles, laces and lavish embroideries, especially in her wedding dresses.

In 1971, Fratini’s fame grew when one of her designs was chosen by Princess Anne for her official twenty-first birthday portrait. Another royal who loved Fratini designs was Princess Diana, for whom Fratini continued to make dresses even after her business closed in the late 1980s.

She designed gowns for Norman Hartnell for a short time, and lingerie with Ossie Clark.

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from a mid/late 1960s hippie princess dress - Courtesy of bartondoll

from a mid/late 1960s hippie princess dress

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from a mid/late 1960s hippie princess dress - Courtesy of emmapeelpants

from a mid/late 1960s hippie princess dress

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from a late 1960s mini dress - Courtesy of emmapeelpants

from a late 1960s mini dress

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from a mid/late 1960s hippie princess dress

Courtesy of bartondoll

from a mid/late 1960s hippie princess dress

Courtesy of emmapeelpants

from a late 1960s mini dress

Courtesy of emmapeelpants

from a 1980s evening cape

Courtesy of Noble Vintage Clothiers