It couldn't have come at a better time, Mason Alexander Park tells Ben Jureidini His costumes for My Fair Lady were rooted in his memory bank of Edwardiana, memorialising the world of music hall comedy, his mothers formal dresses, his Aunt Jessies ostrich-feather hats, fin-de- sicle fashion plates and, famously, for the black-and-white Ascot scene, he reinterpreted the Black Ascot of 1910 held in mourning for the late king
Adhering to a light and airy palette of crisp whites and natural, creamy textures, I selected a strappy, square-toed pair of white sandals (it felt amazing to take my neglected heels for a spin!), a string basket bag (both are old Zara ) and a pair of round ombre sunnies that I love to pull out each summer to finish the look
So I packed this dress thinking about wearing it also at the beach
She arranged for surgery or other special care when needed, and she and George bore the expense
Choose different fabrics to fit different seasons