Fashion Icon: A Princess Bride

As we are a new blog, I am still figuring out what recurring features we will have. This is the first post of our Fashion Icon series and I could think of no better person to start with than Grace Kelly. Each of our fashion icons will be inspirational women both from the past and present who have influenced fashion over the years.

Known for her patrician beauty, Grace Kelly made her film debut in 1951 and was only in the public’s eye for five short years before she shocked the world with her unexpected engagement to Prince Rainier of Monaco.

In a fairytale come true, Grace and Rainier were married on April 18th, 1956 with the memorable church ceremony the following day. Her wedding gown was designed by Academy award winning Helen Rose. The gown fit for a princess used twenty-five yards of silk taffeta, twenty-five years of silk gros de longre, and three hundred yards of antique Valenciennes lace.

With her classic beauty, poise, and elegant style, Grace Kelly is still a true inspiration for the modern bride of today.

Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly presenting at the Academy Awards

Cover shot of Life Magazine

High Society photo- Notice her 12 carat engagement ring

Close up of Grace Kelly on her wedding day

The official wedding portrait of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier.

Here are some of our gowns that we feel deserve the royal stamp of approval!

Monique Lhuillier “Lyric”

Carolina Herrera “Giovanni Boldini”

Monique Lhuillier “Grace”

Amsale “Adele”

Anne Barge Style 565

Paloma Blanca