Which One-of-a-Kind Gown Should Kate Middleton Wear to the Royal Wedding?
SLIDESHOW: The Princess Bride
Valentino
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Valentino
"We designed a 'blossoming' dress because we imagined her as a new Botticellian Venus." - Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli of Valentino
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J. Crew
"I think that there will be so many comparisons to the late Princess Diana that her dress should almost be the opposite of what Diana's was - modern, simple and very elegant." - Tom Mora of J. Crew
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Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
"The Victorian wedding dress, with a twist -- high boots and open in the front." - Karl Lagerfeld
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Jason Wu
"I love the idea of mixing traditional opulence with a very clean aesthetic for this modern-day princess." - Jason Wu
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Christian Lacroix
"Something old: Victorian skirt. Something new: patchwork gown. Something borrowed: Queen Elizabeth's veil. Something red: Elizabethan top, as red was the wedding color until 1900!" - Christian Lacroix
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Gucci
"For [Kate], I had in mind clean lines, soft shapes and classic touches such as the boat neckline and distinctive train." - Frida Giannini, Gucci
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Nina Ricci
"Light as a feather, layers of lace and organza dress fit for a princess." - Peter Copping of Nina Ricci
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Tommy Hilfiger
"Kate has a sophisticated yet playful and modern look, so for her wedding she'd be a vision in a mix of traditional, whimsy and classically beautiful." - Tommy Hilfiger
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Elizabeth Emanuel
"It's a much more modern dress [than Princess Diana's], but romantic and out of the ordinary." - Elizabeth Emanuel
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Vera Wang
"The tradition of intricate hand-pieced lacework in the high-necked bodice with elbow-length sleeves, together with the voluminous skirt of a mixture of stiff and soft silk tulle, feels regal, yet poetic."
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In anticipation of the pending nuptials, Women's Wear Daily asked some of the world's best designers to create a royal wedding dress fit for the occasion. Designs ranged from simple and modern to whimsical and baroque, and while some were winners, not all seemed fit for a (future) queen. Whether Middleton will actually consider the gowns is unclear, but with designs from big names like Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino and Vera Wang, it's likely she'll take note.
Among the designers who lent their vision was Elizabeth Emanuel, who famously designed the dress worn by Diana Spencer during her marriage to Prince Charles in 1983:
Emanuel's design passed muster in 1983, but will her aesthetic cut it for a modern princess? Take a look at the slideshow and let us know what you think. It all must be a little overwhelming for Kate, but somehow we don't think she'll mind this particular flurry of attention.
Get her something from the market.
The Queen,she's the matriarch, the grandmother, and the woman who is going to have to dig deepest into her pocket. The Queen will pay for much of the wedding. In return, she's been able to send out her invitations early, by fax, to other European royals — several of whom she is related to.
Her son, Prince Charles, is paying for the dinner and dance in the evening. He may be controlling the purse strings, but he will have little say over the music on offer. Prince William's favorites — such as Linkin Park and Kanye West — are unlikely to be on his 62-year-old father's iPod. Not that he's likely to possess one.
And Kate Middleton's parents, Carole and Mike, will make a contribution. One suggestion is that they will buy the dress. Their mail-order firm, which sells toys and party goods, has made them millionaires.
Plain wouldn't really work for her, and I don't fancy the whole traditional thing they seem to want.
This is perfect. I would be jealous.
I think people are forgetting she has not only the distinct priveledge but also the distinct Responsibility of marrying a probable future king And being the probable Mother of a future king - tackiness, even "trendy" tackiness, is unbecoming what is expected of her.
Don't anyone jump on me over so-called women's lib things, either. Everyone is already sick of "rock-star" royals and their behavior.