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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress: Design Reminiscent of Grace Kelly's

East Falls' Grace Kelly was married to Prince Ranier III of Monaco fifty-five years ago.

Today, the fashion columns are buzzing with images from Kelly's nuptials to the Prince.  You see, Kelly's elegant dress must have been pinned up on Kate Middleton's dress designer's inspiration board.

At last, the moment the world has been waiting for: Kate Middleton revealed her wedding dress, a long-sleeved lace and ivory satin design by Sarah Burton, the creative director for the late Alexander McQueen.

Looking both modern and traditional, Middleton recalled another commoner who became royalty, actress Grace Kelly, who married Rainier III, the Prince of Monaco, and became The Princess of Monaco.

Designer Mark Badgley, who watched the wedding from his Long Island home with partner James Mischka called the dress a "classic Grace Kelly gown that appeals to modern brides."

  their waistlines with a tight waist and billowing skirt.



Their decolletee was gently highlighted with a v-shaped neckline and full-length lace sleeves.

Kelly's confection was designed by famed Hollywood cosume designer Helen Rose.  Kate's creation was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

Princess Kate donned a Cartier tiara - her something "borrowed" - from the Queen, naturally.

What do you think?  Whatever your thoughts may be, these dresses are elegant, demure and totally beautiful. Timeless.

Famous clients include Sarah Jessica Parker, Cate Blanchett, Kate Moss and Michelle Obama, who wore the so-called "Poppy" dress for a state dinner.

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