The Effect Of The Royal Wedding On Designer Wear

The royal wedding is fast approaching and we can’t wait to see what everyone is wearing especially Princess to be, Kate Middleton, there is sure to be plenty of amazing designer wear on show.  Here we discuss how the royal wedding is likely to have a long term and far reaching influence on fashion and designer wear.

Which of the famous dress designers will design ‘the dress’?

Blush Corseted Petticoat Dress – MCQ by Alexander McQueen

Whoever is chosen to design the dress is likely to see their bridal wear designs become an instant sellout. They are also likely to see a surge in demand for their ready to wear lines (if they have one) as everyone wants to get a piece of fashion history. So far there has been a huge amount of speculation over who will design the royal wedding dress with possibilities including famous dress designers like Bruce Oldfield, one of Princess Diana’s favourite designers as well as Sarah Burton, the designer who famously took over the helm at Alexander McQueen. There are also a few more up and coming names which are being talked about and could quickly be catapulted to international success  overnight. Regardless of whether they are actually designing the royal wedding dress, the interest in each of these designers caused by all of the talk is sure to boost their profiles.

Bridal influences on white formal dresses

Assymetric Silk Satin Gown by Halston Heritage

Not only will their be countless copies made of the royal wedding dress immediately following the first sightings but the overall style and theme may also have a strong influence of white formal dresses for the summer. As the royal wedding approaches white dresses are going to be more and more in peoples minds and all sorts of white dresses are very likely to become a key trend for the summer.

Mother of the Bride Gowns and other guest outfits

Mini Giselle Dress by Temperley (thought to be designing the bridesmaid dresses for the Royal Wedding)

Of course the fashion at the royal wedding is not just about Kate Middleton’s dress. There will be plenty of other designer wear on show with all of the foreign royal family, members of state and celebrities attending. There will definitely be an element of who is wearing what on April 29th including the mother of the bride gowns and bridesmaid dresses. It is thought that Kate’s mother will be wearing Bruce Oldfield and her sister a bridemaid dress by Alice Temperley.

The longterm and global effect of the Royal Wedding

Pictures of the royal wedding and Kate Middletons wedding dress will appear in the history books as well as  all over the internet. It would be difficult to ignore the impact that the royal wedding will have on fashion all over the world and for a long time to come.

What will you be wearing on April 29th?