A look at some of the most influential wedding gowns of the last century…
1. Elizabeth Taylor
Dame Elizabeth Taylor was almost as famous for her many marriages as she was for her acting skills. “I am a very committed wife,” Taylor once joked. “And I should be committed too—for being married so many times.” Taylor took her first trip down the aisle in 1950, marrying hotel heir Conrad “Nicky” Hilton in a Hollywood ceremony. Her silk, basque-waisted gown was a gift from her studio, MGM.
2. Jacqueline Bouvier
John F Kennedy’s First Lady wore a voluminous ivory silk taffeta gown by designer Ann Lowe on her wedding day in 1953. A portrait neckline and wide, embellished skirt emphasized Jackie’s small waist. The elegant look was competed by a lace veil, which had originally belonged to her grandmother.
3. Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn married actor Mel Ferrer in September 1954, after starring as his leading lady in a Broadway play. Hepburn wore a full-skirted Fifties ballerina style gown by Pierre Balmain. The actress finished the look with a crown of delicate white flowers in her hair. The marriage lasted 14 years, and afterwards Audrey went on to wed Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti.
4. Grace Kelly
Hollywood actress Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in a dazzling ceremony in 1956. MGM costume designer Helen Rose, who had won two academy awards for her work, was asked to design the royal gown. The dress consisted of a bell shaped skirt made from taffeta with a beautiful embroidered lace bodice, a high neckline, long sleeves and a graceful train. MGM decided to shun a tiara in favour of a beaded juliet cap. This classic dress is said to have been the inspiration for The Duchess of Cambridge’s own wedding gown.
5. Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley wore a dress of her own design to marry Elvis in May 1967. The elegant empire waist gown was matched with with a 60’s style bouffant hair do. Their daughter, Lisa Marie, was born in 1968 and they divorced five years later in 1973.
6. Princess Diana
Princess Diana wore a gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel on her wedding day in July 1981. Diana collaborated her own ideas on her wedding gown with the little-known design team. The final garment was made of British-woven silk and featured a dramatic 25-foot train.
7. Kate Moss
Kate Moss married her beau Jamie Hince in a laid back country wedding in 2011. The John Galliano wedding gown was a mix of 20s & 30s styling. Kate continued her vintage bride style with a 1920s style lace cap veil.
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8. The Duchess of Cambridge
Over 2 billion people watched the royal wedding on April 29, 2011, and Kate Middleton didn’t disappoint. For her walk down the aisle, the new Duchess of Cambridge wore a gown designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. Nipped-in at the waist and featuring delicate vintage-inspired lace sleeves, this dress no doubt inspired thousands of replica versions across the globe.
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9. Anne Hathaway
Valentino’s custom creation for Anne Hathaway’s 2012 wedding to Adam Shulman featured intricate lace embroidery. The off-the-shoulder bridal gown was paired with a dramatic full-length veil and a vintage-inspired headpiece.
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10. Kim Kardashian
Givenchy was the fashion label responsible for creating Kim’s modern day iconic look. The white lace gown featured handmade lace work and strategic sheer paneling, and this was also included in Kim’s long silk veil.
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