The Duchess of
Cambridge, 2011
The house of Britain’s enfant terrible
couturier, the late Alexander
McQueen, used the finest English
craftsmanship to create a gown
that was the perfect union of
tradition and modernity. With its
sculptural silhouette and modest
sleeves of delicate British lace,
Kate Middleton’s ivory and white satin
gazar wedding dress was a triumph
of bridal style. Designed by Sarah
Burton, the hips of the dress were
padded in the signature style of
the late, great British designer,
accentuating Kate’s slender waistline,
which was cinched by a Victorian-
style corset. TheRoyalSchool of
Needlework seamstresses fashioned
a dainty motif of fine roses, thistles,daffodils and shamrocks for the
pristine lace bodice. A sleek
bustle cascaded into a flowing skirt,
which was inspired by an opening
flower, and a train embellished
with more hand-stitched lace. Kate
wore a silk tulle veil and the elegant
Cartier Halo tiara, which she paired
with diamond earrings that featured
diamond studded acorns, a reference
to her family coat of arms.