After months of feverish speculation, all has been revealed: Meghan Markle, now known as the Duchess of Sussex, chose a dress by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller to marry Prince Harry.
After months of feverish speculation, all has been revealed: Meghan Markle, now known as the Duchess of Sussex, chose a dress by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller to marry Prince Harry.
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The long-sleeved haute couture gown with a simple bodice featured a graphic open bateau neckline that delicately framed her shoulders.
The long-sleeved haute couture gown with a simple bodice featured a graphic open bateau neckline that delicately framed her shoulders.
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The silk tulle veil measured 16.4 feet.
The silk tulle veil measured 16.4 feet.
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The veil was hand-embroidered with flowers, representing the flora of each of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
The veil was hand-embroidered with flowers, representing the flora of each of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
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Those working on the dress spent hundreds of hours meticulously sewing. They washed their hands every thirty minutes to keep the tulle and threads pristine, according to a statement from the palace.
Those working on the dress spent hundreds of hours meticulously sewing. They washed their hands every thirty minutes to keep the tulle and threads pristine, according to a statement from the palace.
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Here, a glimpse of the jewelery -- earrings and bracelet made by Cartier.
Here, a glimpse of the jewelery -- earrings and bracelet made by Cartier.
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The veil is held in place by Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, on loan from the Queen. Crafted in 1932, the diamond bandeau features a center brooch dating from 1893.
The veil is held in place by Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, on loan from the Queen. Crafted in 1932, the diamond bandeau features a center brooch dating from 1893.
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Clare Waight Keller is the first female artistic director of the French fashion house, and a fitting choice for Meghan, who identifies as a feminist.
Clare Waight Keller is the first female artistic director of the French fashion house, and a fitting choice for Meghan, who identifies as a feminist.
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At her previous post as creative director of fashion house Chloé, Waight Keller championed a free-spirited, feminine aesthetic that prioritized soft colors. At Givenchy, she's taken a darker, more cinematic turn -- a nod to Tisci's particularly Gothic legacy.
At her previous post as creative director of fashion house Chloé, Waight Keller championed a free-spirited, feminine aesthetic that prioritized soft colors. At Givenchy, she's taken a darker, more cinematic turn -- a nod to Tisci's particularly Gothic legacy.
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