Cecil who? I asked to the disgust of many a fellow perusing the V&A on Saturday. Cecil Beaton is the man behind the beautiful royal portrait collection that is being exhibited there for the Diamond Jubilee Celebration this year.
I thought I would fashion together a post that sheds light on the man who embellished the monarchy’s public image in the mid-20th century AND won the Academy Award for Costume and Set design for both My Fair Lady and Gigi.
Yes this is blatantly the face of one charismatic enough to schmooze her Royal Highness...
Whilst his regal snaps are tip top and will be pervading the country all year, Google cites that Beaton was in fact a gent of plenty; an avid diarist, painter, fashion and portrait photographer. In the 20s he was commissioned by Vanity Fair and Vogue where he became staff photographer.
What I love about this beacon Beaton, besides his fabulous eye for photography, is his ability to fabricate a style that has clearly transcended British couture. His prints were fabulous in his own time, today they are quirky and chic. Take a look below, bravo Cecil!
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