June 8, 2013

Valentino Garavani Creates Wedding Dress for Princess Madeleine of Sweden

HRH Princess Madeleine copy

Mr. Valentino created the wedding dress which was worn by Princess Madeleine of Sweden for her wedding to Mr. Christopher O’Neill today in Stockholm.

While we await the pictures of the dress, you can set your goosebumps tingling with the sketch of the dress above.

The dress is created in silk organdies with applications of ivory Chantilly lace. The waist is emphasized by small vertical pleats that open and spread out on the full skirt with a 4-meter long train. The veil, at 6-meters long, is silk organdies edged with tulle “point d’exprit” with an application of Chantilly lace flowers. The royal tiara is decorated with fresh orange blossoms.

“Working with Princess Madeleine has just been so easy,” said Mr. Valentino. “She is very lovely girl. She is modern, fun, full of energy and enthusiasm, and she is so beautiful! It has been a pleasure and an honor.”

Mr. Valentino, a master couturier, officially retired from fashion in 2008, though most recently, in 2012 he created the wedding dress for Anne Hathaway. Throughout his career he has created wedding dresses for aristocrats and royals, most notably including Jacqueline Onasiss, Queen Maxima of Holland and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece’s gown.

Credit: Valentino

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