Relive Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen Wedding Dress From All Angles
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Kate — now officially Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge — wowed the world with her elegant and superbly feminine Alexander McQueen gown on her wedding day back in 2011. The ivory duchesse satin and hand-embroidered lace dress fit Kate perfectly for an iconic fashion moment we'll never forget. Nearly eight years later, Kate has surely inspired countless copycats and garnered a global fashion following.
To celebrate her wedding anniversary, today we're going back to spend a little more time poring over the gown. See the legendary look from all angles.
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A purported team of 60 worked on the hand-embroidered lace on Kate's dress.
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We love the tailoring of the duchesse satin.
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Her tiara was made by Cartier in 1936 and presented to Queen Elizabeth II on her 18th birthday.
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We love the softness of her veil.
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The veil had lace trim.
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Her train was long but not excessive.
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A view from above.
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Her train, carried by sister Pippa.
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Pippa's dress was also made by Alexander McQueen.
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Kate looked ethereal and elegant.
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A view from the front. Total elegance.