Have Prince William and Kate Middleton chosen a wedding dress designer for the royal nuptials? With April 29 fast approaching, work on the gown needs to get started. Even though mum's the word, there are some interesting rumors that point to the late Alexander McQueen's fashion house as having been given the commission.
* March 2011 -- Alexander McQueen Fashion House. In what might be termed a case of "loose lips sink ships," the fashion house's CEO Jonathan Akeroyd is said to have told a professional contact that the British design house had received the commission. This would put the late fashion designer's right-hand assistant and current Alexander McQueen label creative director, Sarah Burton, in charge of Middleton's wedding gown.
* March 2011 -- Bruce Oldfield. If the name sounds familiar, royal watchers are sure to remember that Bruce Oldfield was credited with being the late Princess Diana's favorite designer. Eagle-eyed reporters keeping an eye on the premises of notable British fashion houses reported that Middleton's sister (the maid of honor), her mother and also the Countess of Wessex have been seen frequenting the establishment. The latter is the mother of 7-year-old Lady Louise Windsor, who is one of the bridesmaids at Prince William and Kate's wedding.
* February 2011 -- Erdem Moralioglu. A powerhouse in the British fashion industry, his fashion house was rumored to be perfect for Middleton's sense of style. Not outrageous or controversial, Erdem fashions are known to flatter slimmer models who can carry a traditional look. In the same breath, fashion gossips pooh-poohed the idea of the bride's hiring Bruce Oldfield and putting herself in competition with Prince William's late mother.
* December 2010 -- David Emanuel. The designer of Lady Diana Spencer's wedding gown was thought to be the natural choice for Prince William's bride. While the dress made of antique lace, ivory silk and taffeta was a breathtaking creation for the Princess of Wales, it is difficult to imagine the much more independent and less demure Middleton in these types of traditional trappings. David Emanuel has not been mentioned recently when discussing the royal wedding gown.
* November 2010 -- Phillipa Lepley. She was an early favorite among the betting public. The fact Middleton chose an Issa creation when facing the press after the engagement announcement was thought to speak volumes. Close in style to Lepley gown looks, the designer who is billed as "London's leading couture bridal designer" would have been a logical choice for the royal bride's fashion style.
Alexander McQueen's fashion house categorically denies being involved with the April wedding or its gown. This, of course, is par for the course.
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