![]() The British tabloid News of the World reported that the dress cost £250,000, although a Clarence House spokesperson dismissed that claim. The pattern used on the sleeves is now known as "Kate's lace", while the bodice contains soft satin pleats. Official statements noted that Middleton wished to combine tradition and modernity, "with the artistic vision that characterises Alexander McQueen's work." She and Burton worked closely together in formulating the dress design. Television cameras in Westminster Abbey have meant that those dresses are going to have to live up to those venues and indeed be of a design excellence to bear infinite scrutiny." Design And the Italians would have a field day with that." Īccording to Joanna Marschner, Senior Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces, "the dresses have had to grow as the media expectation has grown. If Kate's gone that route, it would be the first time a British-owned house wasn't chosen. David Emanuel, co-designer of the wedding dress of Lady Diana Spencer, commented to the Canadian fashion journalist Jeanne Beker that "McQueen is owned by Gucci, an Italian company. īurton emerged as the odds-on favourite to create the dress amongst bookmakers, to the extent that English bookmaker William Hill stopped taking wagers weeks before the event. ![]() Also suggested were Phillipa Lepley, Victoria Beckham, Sophie Cranston's Libelula, Jasper Conran, Elizabeth Emanuel, Daniella Issa Helayel, Marchesa by Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman, Stella McCartney, Bruce Oldfield, and Catherine Walker. Burton had designed the bridal gown for his bride, fashion journalist Sara Buys. Burton's work came to the notice of Middleton in 2005 when she attended the wedding of Tom Parker Bowles, the son of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Their report stated: "A fashion source said that the dress will be a combination of Middleton's own design ideas and Burton's deep knowledge and understanding of high fashion." The label and Burton both denied any involvement. On 6 March, The Sunday Times reported on speculation that Middleton had chosen McQueen designer Sarah Burton. Replicas of the dress were produced and sold, and the original dress was on display at Buckingham Palace from 23 July 2011 until 3 October 2011 during the annual summer exhibition.īefore the day, there was much speculation as to what Middleton's choice of dress. ![]() Noted for its design, symbolism, and expected influence on Western bridal gown trends, the dress was widely anticipated and generated much comment in the media. The dress and its maker were not formally announced until the bride stepped from her car to enter Westminster Abbey just prior to the service. The wedding dress worn by Catherine Middleton at her wedding to Prince William on 29 April 2011 was designed by English designer Sarah Burton, creative director of the luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. Catherine wearing her wedding dress as the couple make an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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