Wedding Dress Ideas for Kate Middleton From Karl Lagerfeld, Vera Wand and Valentino

First up, is the Queen of bridalwear – Vera Wang. She explained her design, “The tradition of intricate hand-pieced lacework in the high-necked bodice with elbow-length sleeves, together with the voluminous skirt of a mixture of stiff and soft silk tulle, feels regal, yet poetic."

Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli commented, “We designed a ‘blossoming’ dress because we imagined her as a new Botticellian Venus.”

Reem Acra is next up. “Kate is a young beauty about to become a royal. She is very confident and knows her style. This gown has a long train, veil and a touch of embroidery, which adds drama, but the A-line silhouette is simple. It’s regal and sophisticated.”

This design is one of my favourites. Peter Copping for Nina Ricci says, “Light as a feather, layers of lace and organza…a dress fit for a princess.”

Angela Missoni sketched this design and said, “This dress was designed to enhance Kate Middleton’s beauty through precious fabrics. The clean and contemporary lines, never redundant and beyond all specific stylistic periods, give her an eternal image of grace and elegance.”

Karl Lagerfeld sketched a Chanel take on “the Victorian wedding dress, with a twist — high boots and open in the front.”

Jason Wu recently launched bridalwear in the UK. He commented, “I love the idea of mixing traditional opulence with a very clean aesthetic for this modern-day princess.”

Chris Benz went for a colourful look and explained, “I think she represents a new freshness to the monarchy, and it is up to her how modern she wants to shape her role. I think taking risks with a confident, colourful spirit is where it’s at with the royals.”