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4.26.2011

The Royal Wedding: Who Will Kate Wear?

It's nearly upon us.  The much talked about and much celebrated union of Prince William and "commoner" Kate Middleton -- we'd all be lucky to be that common.  The world has been waiting with baited breath to see the bride's dress.  Buckingham Palace has been very tight-lipped about Kate's decision (well, that's assuming it's actually Kate's decision to make), however, there has been quite a bit of speculation and rumor.  Will it be McQueen?  Apparently, Alexander's successor, Sarah Burton, has denied the gossip, but I'm not so sure there isn't some truth the the whispers.  We'll find out soon enough. 

Gareth Pugh, Spring 2009
Photo: Marcio Madeira via Style.com

Meanwhile, I posted a little poll to see what my taffetadarlings thought (please vote on the sidebar).  McCartney?  A very good possibility, plus her dad's a knight.  Westwood?  Maybe.  After all, she came back in 2006 to win British Fashion Designer of the Year after receiving it fifteen years prior.  She's proven that she's a contender.  Or, will Kate go with Diana's guy, Bruce Oldfield?  These are all obvious choices, but Middleton might surprise us all by selecting a frock by some obscure designer (who will inevitably rise to fame immediately thereafter), or by donning something avant-garde by Gareth Pugh, Victor & Rolf or maybe even Pam Hogg.  Maybe not.  Most likely not!

Victor & Rolf, Spring 2011
Photo: Monica Feudi/GoRunway.com via Style.com

Additional note:  I cannot believe how many horrible knock offs of the Royal Ring I've seen.... this one takes the Royal Wedding Cake -- for only $19.99 it can be yours!
"The Official Royal Wedding Ring" As seen on TV! 
(a.k.a. "Cheap Piece of Garbage") 


Wouldn't you rather have these incredibly detailed and exquisitely crafted pieces by Wendy Brandes? 
Matilda Sword Earrings by Wendy Brandes
White and yellow 18K gold
Two rose-cut diamonds
Four sapphires
$10,000


Matilda Sword Necklace by Wendy Brandes
18K white gold sword pulls out of 18K yellow gold scabbard
Two rose-cut diamonds
Four blue sapphires
$7,600
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4 comments:

  1. WendyBApril 26, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    You're coming over so we can watch it live, right?!

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  2. madeleineApril 26, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I do love a good fairytale wedding. If only it could have been Galliano .. forever sad about his downfall.

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  3. muriel geny-triffautApril 28, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    That dress by Victor and Rolf is hideous. It looks like an overdose of constructivism (the art period) gone really bad. So far, I see no one getting to par with the beautiful architectural details of Japanese designers like Yohji Yamamoto.... Just my personal opinion. I love the Gareth Pugh dress, it is a great historical cliché and the details are stunning.

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  4. ElizabethMay 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I missed the poll and the hoopla and the wedding itself, but I pored over the photos afterwards, and I agree, the jewelry should have been done by WendyB!

    The dress was gorge. I would have loved to have seen what YOU would have done with a royal wedding dress.

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