It’s modern and classic at the same time,” Phillipa Lepley, a leading London bridal designer, told The Associated Press. “The dress is simply beautiful in its classic simplicity,” said Caroline Burstein, owner of Browns Bride, a top London bridal boutique. You can’t hide any wrinkles, as the fabric has to sit perfectly.”Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding gown, with its romantic details and dramatic train, defined the 1980s fairytale bridal look. More recently, when Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011, her long-sleeved lace gown immediately sparked a trend for more covered-up, traditional lace bridal dresses. The designer of Markle’s dress was one of the wedding’s most closely-guarded secrets, sparking months of speculation.

Source: National Post May 19, 2018 11:22 UTC