The Dress • Kate Middleton’s “Something Borrowed” was the little-known 1936 Cartier “halo,” which was loaned to her by the Queen, a tradition for Royal Weddings. • For her “Something Blue,” a blue ribbon was sewn into the interior of her dress, while her “something old” was the traditional Carrickmacross craftsmanship used to create the bridal gown. • Kate Middleton’s earrings, which were her “Something New,” were a wedding day gift from her parents. They were diamondset stylized oak leaves with a pear-shaped diamond set drop and a pave set diamond acorn suspended in the centre, and were inspired by the Middleton family’s new coat of arms, which includes acorns and oak leaves. • Moments after she appeared at the entrance of Westminster Abbey, the BBC tweeted: “Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is an ivory gown with lace applique floral detail.” • The dress design pays tribute to the Arts and Crafts tradition, which advocated truth to materials and traditional craftsmanship using simple forms and often Romantic styles of decoration. Ms Burton’s design draws on this heritage, additionally giving the cut and the intricate embellishment a distinctive, contemporary and feminine character. • While Princess Diana’s dress included a massive 25-foot train, Kate Middleton’s ivory and white satin gazar had a train of just over six feet. • The veil is made of layers of soft, ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers, which was embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework.
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