Welsh designer Laura Ashley started out by sewing headscarves ... Its signature flowing, floral dress became a staple of the late 1970s all around the world. Diana was often seen in her dresses ...

There was a time when Laura Ashley was the British lifestyle brand. There wasn’t a wall to be papered or a dress to be occasioned ... who all specialise in designs inspired by romantic pining ...

There could be a new lease of life for the floaty lady yet: following the acquisition of U.K. fashion and homewares brand Laura Ashley by New York-based Marquee Brands.