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Meghan Markle's wedding dress to feature in Stella McCartney's new bridal collection

“It is not just for one type of bride; it is truly made with love.”

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Meghan Markle has worn countless dresses this year, but the one that stood out was not her wedding dress. It was her simple, Stella McCartney reception gown. Source: AFP/Getty Images

Fans of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will be able to copy her wedding look with a version of her backless wedding reception gown available in Stella McCartney's .

McCartney, who designed Markle's ivory silk-crepe gown worn after her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry, told the dress channelled the sensibilities of the modern bride who prized simplicity and sustainability.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend evening wedding reception at Frogmore House. Source: AFP

No one represents injecting modernity into tradition better than the former Suits star, who is the first woman of colour to marry into the British royal family. Markle wore the gown for her evening reception at Frogmore House, following her televised wedding at Windsor Castle.

“It was important to me to embody the core values of our house, so the collection has elements of sustainability as well. It truly reflects different ages, and I think so many different women come to us, so I really wanted to reflect that in the bridal offering,” the British designer told .
“It is not just for one type of bride; it is truly made with love.”

A version of the dress will feature in McCartney’s debut “Made With Love” collection of bridal wear. 




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Published 15 November 2018 10:32am
By Sarah Malik

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