This iconic dress designed by Mainbocher was worn by Wallis Simpson on her nuptials to Edward, Duke of Windsor (former King Edward VIII) at Chateau de Cande, Monts, France on June 3rd, 1937. The original dress was made in silk crepe and the colour shade got the name “Wallis blue”, to “ match the blue of her eyes”.
Today, to coincide with the 87th anniversary of the wedding, here I present my version of the famous dress that was featured at the “Guts for Garters- the Royal We” exhibition in 2011 at the Cob Gallery in London. Made in light coloured cornflower blue viscose rayon crepe, it features a gathered and tailored bodice with a high neckline, long sleeves and fabric covered buttons closure down the front. The floor length skirt with a centre seam is fashionably cut on the bias. Side snap closure on the side.
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