29 Famous Fashion Designers Sketch Wedding Gowns For Kate Middleton.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z-3wHzCJ-mtorg8W3IGCPsnzJHu1NdaEhA8HrbEnG8hI_wu_a-ywLmIP88SdqK4lkaDXlK-A889ZShOXODgZ9ig06zn_DwffDHzTN3XIPaH9OeEpUwTX7Th7hrKERrTQWKHxmwbzwyk/s1600/kate-middleton-face+dresses.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562850097750321970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z-3wHzCJ-mtorg8W3IGCPsnzJHu1NdaEhA8HrbEnG8hI_wu_a-ywLmIP88SdqK4lkaDXlK-A889ZShOXODgZ9ig06zn_DwffDHzTN3XIPaH9OeEpUwTX7Th7hrKERrTQWKHxmwbzwyk/s400/kate-middleton-face+dresses.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 519px; height: 495px;" /></a><br /><br />In the December 15th issue of <a href="http://www.wwd.com/">WWD</a>, numerous designers were asked for their wedding gown design suggestions for the upcoming nuptials of commoner Kate Middleton to HRH Prince William of Wales.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bZUuMnw7ZvDkJ43QtU9OQ6ey8VmldzqtqnlUr8eYwaYV_gfpY1v_XE7hpokssaSXysg5oBjnRS174TW-IwVs_bd8GSkOO002IXa4LPxISH4lwRr2vq5fQVMIkKCGVZfCbu6tyW0OcyU/s1600/prince-william-kate-middleton-will-have-to-wash-their-own-dirty-olsen-twins-news-com-800x1196.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562167101612335042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bZUuMnw7ZvDkJ43QtU9OQ6ey8VmldzqtqnlUr8eYwaYV_gfpY1v_XE7hpokssaSXysg5oBjnRS174TW-IwVs_bd8GSkOO002IXa4LPxISH4lwRr2vq5fQVMIkKCGVZfCbu6tyW0OcyU/s400/prince-william-kate-middleton-will-have-to-wash-their-own-dirty-olsen-twins-news-com-800x1196.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 520px; height: 776px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Kate Middleton and HRH Prince William of Wales. Her engagement ring, the large sapphire surrounded by diamonds, is the one Prince Charles gave William's mother, the late Princess Di (Lady Diana Spencer).</span></span><br /><br />Well-known couture wedding gown designers like Monique L'huillier, Badgley Mischka, Reem Acra and Vera Wang, fashion design houses such as Gucci and Chanel and even J.Crew submitted sketches (all shown individually further down in this post).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ugcLpkHFHhSN86a5ETM2tIFrNj53qS7SNE70yz_t-4gWlmuL9EYWVitUCut4zfICL-XqYVgax7jezoaRSMWIZ9HHh_VNCmJKAGT179GwuylDSDdlYT3C_jiR9rIw_RNoUOO9r6rGH2k/s1600/Gowns-for-Kate-ganged.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562918498739901618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ugcLpkHFHhSN86a5ETM2tIFrNj53qS7SNE70yz_t-4gWlmuL9EYWVitUCut4zfICL-XqYVgax7jezoaRSMWIZ9HHh_VNCmJKAGT179GwuylDSDdlYT3C_jiR9rIw_RNoUOO9r6rGH2k/s400/Gowns-for-Kate-ganged.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 482px;" /></a><br /><br />The only Brit to submit a design was Elizabeth Emanuel, who, with her then-husband David, designed Diana Spencer’s <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=1847530n&tag=related;photovideo">well-known fairy-tale wedding dress</a> in 1981.<br /><br />Below are all the 29 design sketches, shown in alphabetical order.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alberta Ferretti:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56IYzmeUJmXfilOi65Y-doEMGs6tjQJenEWFbxG9SsExMya6b5nA0cvQaV7TdDIOY8NPxrm_Je9GP2Yz_RG_hcqkstHIJFJCB02ofeCA4vZRmBs85NZQtMWTLO_fjwFMpkdqBKFk-X0I/s1600/alberta-ferretti.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562181338945884018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56IYzmeUJmXfilOi65Y-doEMGs6tjQJenEWFbxG9SsExMya6b5nA0cvQaV7TdDIOY8NPxrm_Je9GP2Yz_RG_hcqkstHIJFJCB02ofeCA4vZRmBs85NZQtMWTLO_fjwFMpkdqBKFk-X0I/s400/alberta-ferretti.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“...In Kate I see the natural, radiant and self-confident attitude of today’s girls. For this, I can’t help but think of an embroidered, fluid-silhouette dress in precious fabrics that will help her make an everlasting impression.” — Alberta Ferretti<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Badgley Mischka:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQw-1IOKmHRwS5NTwsltiqkCrDV8NZxJzSyfmktw_Mj7prOaceOTwgCDF7xER6XPMlIMOS81Gs2H2HQ7UTZbRhef12MKnt5rpV_fwWmYybKsNF5O2SCdlML2-Dia6WDqq3lAAtZLqYP8c/s1600/badgley.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562181137062829074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQw-1IOKmHRwS5NTwsltiqkCrDV8NZxJzSyfmktw_Mj7prOaceOTwgCDF7xER6XPMlIMOS81Gs2H2HQ7UTZbRhef12MKnt5rpV_fwWmYybKsNF5O2SCdlML2-Dia6WDqq3lAAtZLqYP8c/s400/badgley.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />"We see Kate going completely classic. We love this off-the-shoulder silhouette for her. Her beauty and grace will make any gown look magnificent.” — Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Badgley Mischka<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ralph Rucci, Chado Ralph Rucci:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGH-Bk_ZEVkIMU0kOxoTk06MFizwc-NCNq4VPH6SvFvGsqwZTHD4rmaI9ZsuCxlh7x1nW85QuZwS8Tq0-gqXoofVu-ZzwDZnKMPcSW7xGLXo4D2bmwtrrTaJfzCNbPqnBPBNMQMGuCXs/s1600/chadoralphrucci.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562181050489063634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGH-Bk_ZEVkIMU0kOxoTk06MFizwc-NCNq4VPH6SvFvGsqwZTHD4rmaI9ZsuCxlh7x1nW85QuZwS8Tq0-gqXoofVu-ZzwDZnKMPcSW7xGLXo4D2bmwtrrTaJfzCNbPqnBPBNMQMGuCXs/s400/chadoralphrucci.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />"White tulle veil to floor…satin bodice and cardinal hat…huge silk tulle gown with pinches, like ostrich pores…all embroidery in freshwater pearls — no glitter.” — Ralph Rucci, Chado Ralph Rucci<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chanel:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiRJI5flg7a5jeM4OpznD3DcsleiQOy091EiWsIPRFsNFeKWmt1R0tJLOnu5Af-8-w5aaX8R4ObctrNWBTyTGC_nv5KxxwekBH0PsNHL6aSIrtr8Ya2Ll6FslvTTyHuva6-w2VvSZJJY/s1600/karl-lagerfeld.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562181438520040626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiRJI5flg7a5jeM4OpznD3DcsleiQOy091EiWsIPRFsNFeKWmt1R0tJLOnu5Af-8-w5aaX8R4ObctrNWBTyTGC_nv5KxxwekBH0PsNHL6aSIrtr8Ya2Ll6FslvTTyHuva6-w2VvSZJJY/s400/karl-lagerfeld.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />Karl Lagerfeld suggests a Chanel take on “the Victorian wedding dress, with a twist — high boots and open in the front.”<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Benz:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwawjdrBS4Um62zqn0kWZu04TsWrqiknCQgWAc5nGrCQUzD7f2VIvlqoPi-oWQ630Qu-JNJF5N1X9qqDbCDQsa0kuVYo7K_fUJdfM5v-_pfsbfdQqjxWMu5I9ZE1g2EQNPsJ_1ujPgFk/s1600/chrisbenz.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180951378382994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwawjdrBS4Um62zqn0kWZu04TsWrqiknCQgWAc5nGrCQUzD7f2VIvlqoPi-oWQ630Qu-JNJF5N1X9qqDbCDQsa0kuVYo7K_fUJdfM5v-_pfsbfdQqjxWMu5I9ZE1g2EQNPsJ_1ujPgFk/s400/chrisbenz.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“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, colorful spirit is where it’s at with the royals.” — Chris Benz<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Christian Lacroix:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCG0QL66JRFkFBGzNcUp-IycG2jkfMK0n8Z4usMBjOHHXEM6M-BqehYWlUFEFeaqg_n8Rjl6jmdgyhMisfsN5MbWIV4wLL9qr0Ymtgk7sGOd7rOIccWv1ihzKyTwDCO-viKhLuXRMzkI/s1600/christian-lacroix.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180863451873922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCG0QL66JRFkFBGzNcUp-IycG2jkfMK0n8Z4usMBjOHHXEM6M-BqehYWlUFEFeaqg_n8Rjl6jmdgyhMisfsN5MbWIV4wLL9qr0Ymtgk7sGOd7rOIccWv1ihzKyTwDCO-viKhLuXRMzkI/s400/christian-lacroix.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" /></a><br />“Something old: Victorian skirt. Something new: patchwork gown. Something borrowed: Queen Elizabeth’s veil. Something red: Elizabethan top, as red was the wedding color until 1900!” — Christian Lacroix<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Doo-Ri Chung, Doo.Ri:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtnXaeR-7CI09PVLM_8XsI6eq6WP-fprcYhbVSHvL3bNdLvIqyR0Rl-lVhg2uKwigTObMr3ghnFTIhMORNpqt9c12DVWKVIJh5Bc7tLjqwBBf1KudIJIhJT5FEx5ivNhyFF73jTRdkdg/s1600/doori.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180777396464642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtnXaeR-7CI09PVLM_8XsI6eq6WP-fprcYhbVSHvL3bNdLvIqyR0Rl-lVhg2uKwigTObMr3ghnFTIhMORNpqt9c12DVWKVIJh5Bc7tLjqwBBf1KudIJIhJT5FEx5ivNhyFF73jTRdkdg/s400/doori.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“I wanted Kate to look regal, but romantic, so I used chiffon and lace to evoke tradition, but gave her a romantic off-the-shoulder detail.” — Doo-Ri Chung, Doo.Ri<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth Emanuel:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC673-EjKkjqlb00Z22BgaAVsyDg9diexsqzYllAtEA4gGfN1omgZO0dCNa-DfHlrKoRIXttnyByGPL6CwCbmDWoJpqBFLBA5KsJj2aQIe8keiBj-Kk6KxMnuTnlVWYiPJXAU6Q1CTfas/s1600/elizabeth-emanuel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180672230138642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC673-EjKkjqlb00Z22BgaAVsyDg9diexsqzYllAtEA4gGfN1omgZO0dCNa-DfHlrKoRIXttnyByGPL6CwCbmDWoJpqBFLBA5KsJj2aQIe8keiBj-Kk6KxMnuTnlVWYiPJXAU6Q1CTfas/s400/elizabeth-emanuel.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“It’s entirely different from the Diana dress I designed, which was very much of the Eighties, but it’s still fitting for a royal occasion. It’s a much more modern dress, but romantic and out of the ordinary.” — Elizabeth Emanuel<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Frida Giannini, Gucci</span></span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWH3k88fQRUzdaMB1eKl3eDE_GcIeUGKa44QURLSLfgMRLmCpOZ1c2iWdHnRYyNDMZJeR85bUoG8m2_Bmur0A9gr7jKyonpnuRr5ZzkNIX_k2wt_eH6kqI_tZgRD7Fqb-gjoVpeht8Ss/s1600/gucci.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180570233544898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWH3k88fQRUzdaMB1eKl3eDE_GcIeUGKa44QURLSLfgMRLmCpOZ1c2iWdHnRYyNDMZJeR85bUoG8m2_Bmur0A9gr7jKyonpnuRr5ZzkNIX_k2wt_eH6kqI_tZgRD7Fqb-gjoVpeht8Ss/s400/gucci.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“I admire the balance Kate Middleton strikes between elegant and contemporary with her unmistakable style. For her, I had in mind clean lines, soft shapes and classic touches such as the boat neckline and distinctive train.” — Frida Giannini, Gucci<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gilles Mendel, J.Mendel:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8Stn2_8QaplTISAkZQC0RGw7dnRAIXurLCjudPIzB_KIXsdRZziOTJw9EFnTUN4k9AXm9DGsy2zO-3c5rVm-GcQtyTBGAPAxJlrTE8qmpQk6VcctGHMe4ByjWl2L-UCtUPjjQE5zWlI/s1600/j-mendel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180458115614482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8Stn2_8QaplTISAkZQC0RGw7dnRAIXurLCjudPIzB_KIXsdRZziOTJw9EFnTUN4k9AXm9DGsy2zO-3c5rVm-GcQtyTBGAPAxJlrTE8qmpQk6VcctGHMe4ByjWl2L-UCtUPjjQE5zWlI/s400/j-mendel.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“On the royal wedding day, I envision Kate Middleton in a fresh, modern silhouette emphasizing her elegance and beauty in a youthful way.” — Gilles Mendel, J.Mendel<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jason Wu:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZfXsIyRh5WlSRkFGq5HT_ZaF6U5c4PRZbLeEoWL1lBNWspOAJqwS6lQnqLhkN-vy6m8A_SpLbo5vbts2va3ZnPai2vWsUnR09SUC2q90SJ64904J2RnWOYuQRBTE44FysNI9BXr1szA/s1600/jason-wu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180383445424914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZfXsIyRh5WlSRkFGq5HT_ZaF6U5c4PRZbLeEoWL1lBNWspOAJqwS6lQnqLhkN-vy6m8A_SpLbo5vbts2va3ZnPai2vWsUnR09SUC2q90SJ64904J2RnWOYuQRBTE44FysNI9BXr1szA/s400/jason-wu.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“I love the idea of mixing traditional opulence with a very clean aesthetic for this modern-day princess.” — Jason Wu<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tom Mora, J. Crew:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmnOtFQFWREepZ8ZBESr9Pc7Jo8U36yYFweCMqkidMEsKp_p8BFfsFCK2nolzuqpmKk7v_PLfd6rzakGbHGO5l2Ugzh6X6c6nKjIUQ64UJWbnDJAF1Pw73F6kpYB-qyrRwfzdGBsmQ_w/s1600/jcrew.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180280707769826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmnOtFQFWREepZ8ZBESr9Pc7Jo8U36yYFweCMqkidMEsKp_p8BFfsFCK2nolzuqpmKk7v_PLfd6rzakGbHGO5l2Ugzh6X6c6nKjIUQ64UJWbnDJAF1Pw73F6kpYB-qyrRwfzdGBsmQ_w/s400/jcrew.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“I think that there will be so many comparisons to the late Princess Diana that her dress should almost be the opposite of what Diana’s was — modern, simple and very elegant.” — Tom Mora, vice president of wedding and special occasion, J. Crew<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kimberly Ovitz:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YLwTN-PT9-lHOEgakAYzD3p367aWISvVtYhY1ESB3NqPiKGdqkPQbwsjvj4SFvDzXCbf_YYb1a0z3x8we7zrxrwHCGTrPmb8c8_KM9aDbYxjxn2BNYiZk94vMIXIlRJz3wwM-CGWBM4/s1600/kimberly-ovitz.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180163608008034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YLwTN-PT9-lHOEgakAYzD3p367aWISvVtYhY1ESB3NqPiKGdqkPQbwsjvj4SFvDzXCbf_YYb1a0z3x8we7zrxrwHCGTrPmb8c8_KM9aDbYxjxn2BNYiZk94vMIXIlRJz3wwM-CGWBM4/s400/kimberly-ovitz.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“I wanted her to wear something as minimal and spare as possible that brought out her natural beauty. Less is more.” — Kimberly Ovitz<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lela Rose:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsZYwCUtxI2TBoJ3LGKYfeQnPMv5fhaYF8qvZeLKAZPy5DqWWgKNKrKe7fx0LFaoeDJeLsqrLxOyN92Pp1_ghWplqVvJYoQdOSHWak6ApLapPcfSInTmkdJ4PGX6yiRlAhyphenhypheneOjb3jCvY/s1600/lela1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180073701030786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsZYwCUtxI2TBoJ3LGKYfeQnPMv5fhaYF8qvZeLKAZPy5DqWWgKNKrKe7fx0LFaoeDJeLsqrLxOyN92Pp1_ghWplqVvJYoQdOSHWak6ApLapPcfSInTmkdJ4PGX6yiRlAhyphenhypheneOjb3jCvY/s400/lela1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“Kate tends to wear a very elegant and clean silhouette, so I think the lines of this dress would suit her style. The understated tiers play up her youthful and romantic appeal.” — Lela Rose<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyn Devon:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFqr7Y9F3oeWrrKnUyQTMe8HSeiOY00-w4_GPmiRmeWpOcMeQEjZg8GAoilRVxoBHJvUqCUxbVSy3KpELZxct4WLhSe0HfKEXOQJId6sIvcWS-0JnUtAAlVBEL1YlJvJ0nzQ-DwU8xqY/s1600/lyn-devon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179963656686626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFqr7Y9F3oeWrrKnUyQTMe8HSeiOY00-w4_GPmiRmeWpOcMeQEjZg8GAoilRVxoBHJvUqCUxbVSy3KpELZxct4WLhSe0HfKEXOQJId6sIvcWS-0JnUtAAlVBEL1YlJvJ0nzQ-DwU8xqY/s400/lyn-devon.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“Sporty separates in handmade lace and silk taffeta for Kate: a lace T-shirt worn over a drop-waist taffeta ball skirt made of endless meters.” — Lyn Devon<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Angela Missoni:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGpmQAN6P_F2JHx1VQaanb8s94syYOSDVQ-lKRIgaXYxs3Y8PgKyekRdAYT1Ob7MrR27Hbjaq8jp4QLkJMCA665GYBGJAAwKsaUtXZwwBE0z9WIChtIKuoGtje7gaKFFvmyXShTwU7nic/s1600/missoni.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179865270776098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGpmQAN6P_F2JHx1VQaanb8s94syYOSDVQ-lKRIgaXYxs3Y8PgKyekRdAYT1Ob7MrR27Hbjaq8jp4QLkJMCA665GYBGJAAwKsaUtXZwwBE0z9WIChtIKuoGtje7gaKFFvmyXShTwU7nic/s400/missoni.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" /></a><br />“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.” — Angela Missoni<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monique Lhuillier:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1a3ylJoEnk4SXCy_I8M7H-sctG_hz064UiIM1wp70Wz1m_WH9gYHGP_hgMvnpJlGxsR5WtGOdQrg5vIb4yuY3x1r50ofuTOKwkhfE-EEUBYTHP3vsRISCxaCwkvdxqy_dCqjA2XeAaT0/s1600/monique-lhuillier.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179767781843618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1a3ylJoEnk4SXCy_I8M7H-sctG_hz064UiIM1wp70Wz1m_WH9gYHGP_hgMvnpJlGxsR5WtGOdQrg5vIb4yuY3x1r50ofuTOKwkhfE-EEUBYTHP3vsRISCxaCwkvdxqy_dCqjA2XeAaT0/s400/monique-lhuillier.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" /></a><br />“The royal wedding will be magical. Kate’s dress should be a modern mix of the traditional and contemporary.” — Monique Lhuillier<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nanette Lepore:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYu0FJB0hfTZjR2RpjD-ubCBKe2XZSie0cI71F8OK5Fcth3ULKq3HJLJ-OmP2KQ9bNdSUgAqTxAqMW3cwnlVf6ZKSX3O8UBR3vdYRrhMGry1j-O7bV4n_f_0uqHeqW3lTZC-z4YW4Uz8/s1600/nanette-lepore.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179649112588754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYu0FJB0hfTZjR2RpjD-ubCBKe2XZSie0cI71F8OK5Fcth3ULKq3HJLJ-OmP2KQ9bNdSUgAqTxAqMW3cwnlVf6ZKSX3O8UBR3vdYRrhMGry1j-O7bV4n_f_0uqHeqW3lTZC-z4YW4Uz8/s400/nanette-lepore.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" /></a><br />“A patchwork lace dress reminds us all that a true princess can mend and make do!” — Nanette Lepore<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole Miller:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUzuIZGxEkYtl-a6Qxf6WmKMdkB2qC7bLd6wYOvOsl_Ia1i7_uvHZhX20_xVnS7GjduV3HrsBqQwSboTSaLo9cuujduQo_03F63nDk8pPG5FdDYmP5VD5XF5ppzlCYIH_9OjOl9lmkps/s1600/nicole-miller.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179375638987570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUzuIZGxEkYtl-a6Qxf6WmKMdkB2qC7bLd6wYOvOsl_Ia1i7_uvHZhX20_xVnS7GjduV3HrsBqQwSboTSaLo9cuujduQo_03F63nDk8pPG5FdDYmP5VD5XF5ppzlCYIH_9OjOl9lmkps/s400/nicole-miller.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“I think no poof and froufrou. Elegant with a modern twist. A little sexy, but also modest.” — Nicole Miller<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Copping, Nina Ricci:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo3-QyEGXWYtIGxMqkLaby7VmFSPWHKw-vJaSrFOCU9ea0TNxFep3VeNyZPSo7WhZUZF4AK83DKvPeCEQ6xyh8Kgdr3wvYF_1jvEP0Oji9WZJG6w7RymZi-zj1U5TEoTdCAUiXcr8NM0/s1600/nina-ricci.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179239264208898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo3-QyEGXWYtIGxMqkLaby7VmFSPWHKw-vJaSrFOCU9ea0TNxFep3VeNyZPSo7WhZUZF4AK83DKvPeCEQ6xyh8Kgdr3wvYF_1jvEP0Oji9WZJG6w7RymZi-zj1U5TEoTdCAUiXcr8NM0/s400/nina-ricci.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“Light as a feather, layers of lace and organza…a dress fit for a princess.” — Peter Copping, Nina Ricci<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prabal Gurung:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeWJAdpkakkTBWXjZX4Rgnb5L_GOgvy3xCvk19v_k6fGlOlr5MTbkwGdfjLNHRrAuNcMXdJ_TqPRkDfMCKZHhWL5-P7zU_X_kVas-9H2dyvxh7eG5EZZcELVlzMLby79zMKEA0zUtMmM/s1600/prabal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179144019213122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeWJAdpkakkTBWXjZX4Rgnb5L_GOgvy3xCvk19v_k6fGlOlr5MTbkwGdfjLNHRrAuNcMXdJ_TqPRkDfMCKZHhWL5-P7zU_X_kVas-9H2dyvxh7eG5EZZcELVlzMLby79zMKEA0zUtMmM/s400/prabal.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" /></a><br />“The look is regal with respect for the heritage of the royal family but represents what modern Europe is all about.” — Prabal Gurung<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rachel Roy:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSVRRzQCUrM-O3Jiabnmn1nbJ-vzAE8DPVARjJnhfSr7eKSIZQtE8NuHVaIOat_iM37MkNyvdP2iZxqn731QEDUi9KZwp5K_6fbWFwATZpxN6i7ptIlGm-Fa8NA4OoAasgjVYkiXA838/s1600/rachel-roy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179058416020226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSVRRzQCUrM-O3Jiabnmn1nbJ-vzAE8DPVARjJnhfSr7eKSIZQtE8NuHVaIOat_iM37MkNyvdP2iZxqn731QEDUi9KZwp5K_6fbWFwATZpxN6i7ptIlGm-Fa8NA4OoAasgjVYkiXA838/s400/rachel-roy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“For Kate I love to showcase the British tradition with a wonderfully beautiful, yet modern hat worn under a full-length veil with a deconstructed cascade train balancing the formality.” — Rachel Roy<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rebecca Taylor:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjBs9X4Nd77WnHV3unci_fJGxVzNIUIz3iSV8Eq5AV_xFF_9rwbr5FsJQXy1Ei8nQ56AzEviROPGxlJN5xJWcGRz7evPgrV97ys96eagDeVpIDw7dEvAjxwNkpkvxkPyFa4olAxtX1m0/s1600/rebecca-taylor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178949623970402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjBs9X4Nd77WnHV3unci_fJGxVzNIUIz3iSV8Eq5AV_xFF_9rwbr5FsJQXy1Ei8nQ56AzEviROPGxlJN5xJWcGRz7evPgrV97ys96eagDeVpIDw7dEvAjxwNkpkvxkPyFa4olAxtX1m0/s400/rebecca-taylor.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“The A-line silhouette of this dress is elegant and sophisticated, similar to Kate’s style, but the floral appliqués and corset top add a youthful feel. Fit for young royalty.” — Rebecca Taylor<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reem Acra:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUSmWQ9FjJxq9NpXdxbzrH9onudr8KvSmkVjahmb3Ha2GsEXsZrxfHPUBMNzu_4QY4twwrC02w0wIr1W2fZr_p9T3ZHyJsa6unhBqH_BdmMYbSWx1KczobBLsTxm4-a3OAFWh9_ilFTw/s1600/reem-acra.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178778381754546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUSmWQ9FjJxq9NpXdxbzrH9onudr8KvSmkVjahmb3Ha2GsEXsZrxfHPUBMNzu_4QY4twwrC02w0wIr1W2fZr_p9T3ZHyJsa6unhBqH_BdmMYbSWx1KczobBLsTxm4-a3OAFWh9_ilFTw/s400/reem-acra.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“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.” — Reem Acra<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tommy Hilfiger:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCNPhwbgiBvSGnyYXeJGZ-DVURmU6E7nRSzobmdkB6S59s2q-Lnvv9Dqyj4fB-OI1N2MUI9iq4K44tKd9mtXYNxT5A6zLz83NijRCyg5TeeKNWn73vJjQxh08w-ar-7o8iEYmjPHPPaY/s1600/tommy-hilfiger.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178667157716402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCNPhwbgiBvSGnyYXeJGZ-DVURmU6E7nRSzobmdkB6S59s2q-Lnvv9Dqyj4fB-OI1N2MUI9iq4K44tKd9mtXYNxT5A6zLz83NijRCyg5TeeKNWn73vJjQxh08w-ar-7o8iEYmjPHPPaY/s400/tommy-hilfiger.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“Kate has a sophisticated yet playful and modern look, so for her wedding she’d be a vision in a mix of traditional, whimsy and classically beautiful.” — Tommy Hilfiger<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tory Burch:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLfWT45HQmgrt9BQHjPTKL4FcLjDSHWEETIlyQDRBqKdtPymKWhbOfCc-k3_fSqFWSxtv33ZHTfiNdln9gJQa7xUxTBhgKj6TFJXhHLx1Wpu5gx3JzxCxxP00hb9Qi1isFFwgUsmQ5oA/s1600/toryburch.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178557646771586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLfWT45HQmgrt9BQHjPTKL4FcLjDSHWEETIlyQDRBqKdtPymKWhbOfCc-k3_fSqFWSxtv33ZHTfiNdln9gJQa7xUxTBhgKj6TFJXhHLx1Wpu5gx3JzxCxxP00hb9Qi1isFFwgUsmQ5oA/s400/toryburch.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“Kate would look beautiful in a simple, elegant silhouette — a delicate ivory lace bodice and tulle skirt with a blush lace train.” — Tory Burch<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, Valentino:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFGfj6-p-XtIIW4MKZZHPh1leoMwgjRPJ3Yzb3rIscIlqTzg3mbRmk8b6_2yVljEfl8sirkGSWp58m2Gs-pfJmUKScXlMzassAtleJhEYwRtcYzxZsfv-Uu9aoBz16HMqgPLQ3gMZQxk/s1600/valentino.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178376384304738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFGfj6-p-XtIIW4MKZZHPh1leoMwgjRPJ3Yzb3rIscIlqTzg3mbRmk8b6_2yVljEfl8sirkGSWp58m2Gs-pfJmUKScXlMzassAtleJhEYwRtcYzxZsfv-Uu9aoBz16HMqgPLQ3gMZQxk/s400/valentino.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“We designed a ‘blossoming’ dress because we imagined her as a new Botticellian Venus.” — Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, Valentino<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vera Wang:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKZODCWfBa64ciJi67-21yQwVj1tRf04jPD2DkGqMwrxDwPkg-W6AcwzXGZOEngYxWQcUT9XMdTao6cEOc89EpfYcFvsoS2hoZ-Zm_JxWjqb5fxAljov0cBrWiXpNSqNayyq-uotFlX8/s1600/vera-wang.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178270795435858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKZODCWfBa64ciJi67-21yQwVj1tRf04jPD2DkGqMwrxDwPkg-W6AcwzXGZOEngYxWQcUT9XMdTao6cEOc89EpfYcFvsoS2hoZ-Zm_JxWjqb5fxAljov0cBrWiXpNSqNayyq-uotFlX8/s400/vera-wang.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“...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.” — Vera Wang<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yigal Azrouël:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3O2t6iX01PPBTIR7PsWEvw3Zo_fvdBSq1wzY6BE3htep6WPYnUIRXz7sBvVkZvOl9U7pPBwA1VJELgzv84I-WhTA9_SR0GvYz2SGU7BtOBl0cl4EuqO3FZ386m1l-HR6s2CsA1dT-NE/s1600/yigal-azrouel01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178184653755490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3O2t6iX01PPBTIR7PsWEvw3Zo_fvdBSq1wzY6BE3htep6WPYnUIRXz7sBvVkZvOl9U7pPBwA1VJELgzv84I-WhTA9_SR0GvYz2SGU7BtOBl0cl4EuqO3FZ386m1l-HR6s2CsA1dT-NE/s400/yigal-azrouel01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" /></a><br />“Stately and sophisticated, but also a modern-day wedding gown for a young princess. Its elongated silhouette combined with the lace and draping of the skirt is glamorous and elegant, while the neckline and bodice remain modern.” — Yigal Azrouël<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.wwd.com/wwd-publications/wwd/2010-12-15/" style="font-style: italic;">Via WWD</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">All Photos by Courtesy Photo</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">UPDATE:</span></span><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/04/kate-goes-with-sarah-burton-for.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601030737147898594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-amdGhjEDh-idSeT7ta9Mks0v0b6ckfdc11gHJZxKo43qJgicNyNv-eZWW0BLEofZSQkbvy_M_1UozmtDlKgt0IUGElMB85X0gQchxXfYDP2D4ggNz9iOE9lUK8aHKfjC_nUuiOQlJ8ES/s400/Screen-shot-2011-04-29-at-4.38.55-AM.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 360px;" /></a><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/04/kate-goes-with-sarah-burton-for.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601031049548741458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJwZJHONFBN3bQr3hhkeRwCbA6gh9a3Sli02rzNQcCax1iaIQtotNBXPV60PuvOUC8rCWAtz92MBvnDNyfCN0TsbVdnW9D2uImHgUh2EZnPpHslZKjVxWfz9nafrDeNJzZtQaFoylWzZe/s400/Screen+shot+2011-04-29+at+4.39.03+AM.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 360px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/04/kate-goes-with-sarah-burton-for.html">See the gown Kate, now known as Catherine, wore to her wedding after all!</a>

29 Famous Fashion Designers Sketch Wedding Gowns For Kate Middleton.

In the December 15th issue of WWD , numerous designers were asked for their wedding gown design suggestions for the upcoming nuptials of com...

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When Solids And Stripes Collide: Corian® Loves Missoni

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzSzc3glZ36Nz4MwHhRIsqTj_CYPtpeFg7B2eU_9KyzejspNWy3TSVkZfJAzwLkfbiKN_yTTCsNEbq2XKb87iUTiBAFtuP4g5KfCKbVBJpZ4PKjch-PbgUs3uYiEVmr8GfLws7o06sQmU/s1600-h/missoni_topbar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206668282089005714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzSzc3glZ36Nz4MwHhRIsqTj_CYPtpeFg7B2eU_9KyzejspNWy3TSVkZfJAzwLkfbiKN_yTTCsNEbq2XKb87iUTiBAFtuP4g5KfCKbVBJpZ4PKjch-PbgUs3uYiEVmr8GfLws7o06sQmU/s400/missoni_topbar.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 95px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkquiNwFpWMdxGeFgBkU9qRC6-3fcrix_58LPrxKTSPaLVB7T5QUdRq-u-oiGvy1DqgbxXSNJBB1Wlw9qekV2zssqjdJq13Y3OR-ecdwkBj70ljCQ_alWdkuiHTlNPS7_YtcKvvAIy3bh/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206666276339278466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkquiNwFpWMdxGeFgBkU9qRC6-3fcrix_58LPrxKTSPaLVB7T5QUdRq-u-oiGvy1DqgbxXSNJBB1Wlw9qekV2zssqjdJq13Y3OR-ecdwkBj70ljCQ_alWdkuiHTlNPS7_YtcKvvAIy3bh/s400/Picture+1.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 554px;" /></a><br /><br />"CORIAN® loves MISSONI" was a collaboration of the the design versatility of <a href="http://www2.dupont.com/DuPont_Home/en_US/">DuPont</a>™ <a href="http://www.corian.com/">Corian</a>® solid surfaces and the style of Missoni. Kitchen, bath, living and dining areas were designed by Missoni with the use of DuPont's Corian.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.missoni.it/ing.html">Missoni</a>, an Italian fashion and homewares house has long been known for its beautiful textiles, often recognizable by colorful stripes, zig zags and flame stitching. Corian is a material that is commonly associated with durable solid countertops. Combing these 'stripes' with this 'solid' yielded design that is both beautiful and durable.<br /><br />DuPont™ Corian® solid surface - an exclusive product of DuPont - is an advanced composite material delivering superior levels of functionality and aesthetical performance for flat and curved surfacing applications in residential, public and commercial environments, indoor and outdoor.<br /><br /><br />The results were fabulous as you will see.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46bqbbM4A9py2-YIWXFI8bwQ97J5vW4vbEKbUKBHE8HIjWWUu2BJZcfXoqcCbt_6KPIUfeT0y8ECfl1nyTAR1SlmD8Uesz-9X2hOl-1ngNd7RgDy2YqRkZtIqCNfjasrAPFhlwCUvb8pS/s1600-h/corian_loves_missoni_06_photo_leotorri.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206666074475815538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46bqbbM4A9py2-YIWXFI8bwQ97J5vW4vbEKbUKBHE8HIjWWUu2BJZcfXoqcCbt_6KPIUfeT0y8ECfl1nyTAR1SlmD8Uesz-9X2hOl-1ngNd7RgDy2YqRkZtIqCNfjasrAPFhlwCUvb8pS/s400/corian_loves_missoni_06_photo_leotorri.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 539px; height: 404px;" /></a><br /><br />Below are pictures from the exhibit at the 2008 Milan Design Week:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIUf1Z036nbP9OFEeNEPgqvqckKJYrw6TByPseaEvz1rGOKW0t7tBWUVwaH-ZqVeh2JlOm-ru-m-KniKgu3TLXw9aqnDlEdcbi6eZJ7gzpqtYNnsz5PWIqbxVLGorjDWL2qjRFPuzJE7Y/s1600-h/corian_loves_missoni_05_photo_leotorri.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206665752353268322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIUf1Z036nbP9OFEeNEPgqvqckKJYrw6TByPseaEvz1rGOKW0t7tBWUVwaH-ZqVeh2JlOm-ru-m-KniKgu3TLXw9aqnDlEdcbi6eZJ7gzpqtYNnsz5PWIqbxVLGorjDWL2qjRFPuzJE7Y/s400/corian_loves_missoni_05_photo_leotorri.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 398px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-I1UJAnf-60GUKfiGr6vsVz_ZflnJ5yS5LRfN7COMcmV3FaPZlaZtPgwmKJdL7Ii0ZIVMhqIXbvrHfAl0uJkcBMFKF0xsCaw1FqHz37KLgrN_lzikEhhPLYpPrh45Ayiqx6c0gDSqOnS8/s1600-h/corian_loves_missoni_03_photo_leotorri.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206665692223726162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-I1UJAnf-60GUKfiGr6vsVz_ZflnJ5yS5LRfN7COMcmV3FaPZlaZtPgwmKJdL7Ii0ZIVMhqIXbvrHfAl0uJkcBMFKF0xsCaw1FqHz37KLgrN_lzikEhhPLYpPrh45Ayiqx6c0gDSqOnS8/s400/corian_loves_missoni_03_photo_leotorri.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 262px; height: 350px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIn8Zm2dWRDzzjRKCEf1pNGpFRHmwjGAznCaFayqQof929wrNy-IC11wCScnKB9nWqj44HT6ZQmFGTjLa9WrvE2d2sJOMwBUPdEqzGDnXShAYBGqEteT8XjCnalLxjKsSHLPKfx3DR9RGm/s1600-h/luca_missoni.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206668810369983170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIn8Zm2dWRDzzjRKCEf1pNGpFRHmwjGAznCaFayqQof929wrNy-IC11wCScnKB9nWqj44HT6ZQmFGTjLa9WrvE2d2sJOMwBUPdEqzGDnXShAYBGqEteT8XjCnalLxjKsSHLPKfx3DR9RGm/s400/luca_missoni.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 349px;" /></a><br />Above: Rosita Missoni and her son, Luca<br /><br />Rosita and her husband Ottavio Missoni were at the helm of Missoni SpA for 50 years, together creating a unique, inimitable style that’s admired all over the world. In 1997 she handed the reigns over to her sons Vittorio and Luca and, for fashion, her daughter Angela, and has since devoted herself exclusively to the<a href="http://www.missonihome.com/"> MissoniHome </a>collections.<br /><br />Copyright © 2008 DuPont. All rights reserved. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ and all products denoted with ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.

When Solids And Stripes Collide: Corian® Loves Missoni

"CORIAN® loves MISSONI" was a collaboration of the the design versatility of DuPont ™ Corian ® solid surfaces and the style of Mis...

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