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The Princess Diaries Full Production Notes "She rocks. She rules. She reigns."
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 Chapter 9: No Royal Tale Would Be Complete Without Lavish Jewels"We made many clothes for her which paid homage to some of the classic designers ` there's a Chanel-like suit, several Bill Blass inspired items, and queen Clarisse's ball gown is like Dior," says Jones. "The dress Clarisse wears to the state dinner is a bit of an homage to the gown she wore to the ball as Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" on Broadway. It's made of silk gauze and beads, which was handmade in China and arrived in the nick of time to complete the dress."
Jones also collaborated with Anne Hathaway on Mia's changing look throughout the film.
"We decided that Mia was shy about her body, and because of that, she would wear layers, long sleeves, and be more covered than the other students," notes Jones. "The first chance she gets to really shine is at the state dinner at the Genovian Consulate ` and although she blows it with a variety of social blunders ` she looks breathtaking."
The dress was inspired by one Jones had seen on the young princess of Sweden, and was made from a four-ply periwinkle blue silk crepe, with a standing collar, "a bow to the Renaissance and Romeo and Juliet," says Jones.
No royal tale would be complete without lavish jewels, and Jones worked with Harry Winston for the loan of several unique pieces ` which were accompanied at all times by a security person situated just off-stage to keep an eye on the precious gems.
"We had a lot of wattage going on for the ball," recalls Jones. "We accessorized Julie Andrews' peach taffeta ballgown with an extraordinary diamond and platinum necklace which was almost 100 carats of diamonds, set in four rows, along with classic cluster earrings, which were about three carats each."
For the state dinner, Andrews wore an 18-carat pear-shaped platinum and diamond ring, which was so striking, it became part of the scene.
"We all got such a kick out of that ring that it joined the cast, "laughs Jones. "The ring got its own shot, with its own light!"
"My point of view of this story is that Mia is a princess, and has always been a princess, she just doesn't realize it yet," notes production designer Mayne Berke. "She just has a self-esteem problem, but she has all the qualities of a princess."
Producer Whitney Houston echoes his sentiments. "Nobody really knows that they're a princess until somebody touches their lives and says it," says Houston. "And that doesn't mean they have to come from royalty ` it means how you feel inside about yourself ` it's how you treat yourself and love yourself that really matters."
Director Garry Marshall, whose films invariably contain the theme of recognizing and embracing one's own unique qualities and gifts, hopes the story will resonate with audiences of all ages.
"We have a great cast and a terrific story, with a lot of laughs," says Marshall. "I hope that when people see this film, they have a wonderful time, and that they also come away with better self-esteem. My wish is that it inspires kids and teenagers to realize they have a chance to make a difference in the world, and to believe in themselves."
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