The royal wedding impressed us so much and I'd like to say the royal wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton, who was assistant and protege to iconic British fashion designer Alexander McQueen impressed us much more. The elegant embroidery dress with a 7 feet long train made Kate Middleton (Now HRH Catherrine, Duchess of Cambridge) a really perfect bride.
The veil is long, sheer, and modern and is made of layers of soft, ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers, which was embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework.
The royal gown comprised ivory and white satin gazar (a loosely woven silk), English and French Chantilly lace, and a royal length train that measured a staggering nine feet. In classic McQueen fashion, the Victorian-inspired ivory satin bodice is pinched at the waist, creating an even more flattering effect on Middleton's already flawless figure.
But what really interested us was the handiwork that went into the ensemble. Handmade by a team at the Royal School of Needlework, the skirt bloomed with a hand-cut floral design that incorporated the symbolic rose of England, thistle of Scotland, daffodil of Wales, and shamrock of Ireland.
The veil is held in place by a Cartier "Halo" Tiara, lent to Middleton by the Queen. It's a simple but very elegant look. She is wearing a train that measures over six feet. The sleeves are long and lace. The front is cut in a low V.
The flowing veil, which consisted of layers of ivory silk tulle, was also trimmed with a trail of hand-embroidered flowers. Holding it in place was the hand-me-down of hand-me-downs: A 1930s Cartier halo tiara from Queen Elizabeth II, who in turn inherited it from her mother when she was still Princess Elizabeth. Finishing off the look were, of course, the shoes. A team at Alexander McQueen clad the royal footwear in ivory duchesse satin and hand-embroidered lace from the Royal School of Needlework.
"I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship," Sara Burton said in a statement. Alexander McQueen's designs are all about bringing contrasts together to create startling and beautiful clothes and I hope that by marrying traditional fabrics and lacework, with a modern structure and design we have created a beautiful dress for Catherine on her wedding day."
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