Highlights
- Sarah Burton says it was an experience of a life-time to design the royal wedding gown for Kate Middleton.
- The creative director of British fashion house Alexander McQueen, designed the stunning silk and lace outfit behind closed doors at Buckingham Palace, so that details about the gown could remain top secret till the wedding, reported Contactmusic.
- "It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. It was such an incredible honour to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created. I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship.
- Burton, 36, who took over the British fashion label after designer McQueen committed suicide in 2010, admits she had to lie about her role in the design process after word got out that Middleton had chosen her to create the dress.
- "The last few months have been very exciting and an incredible experience for my team and I as we have worked closely with Catherine to create this dress under conditions of the strictest secrecy.
- "Understandably, Catherine has been very keen to keep the details of her dress a secret, which is every bride's prerogative, and we gave an undertaking to keep our role confidential until the day of the wedding," Burton added.
Sarah Burton says it was an experience of a life-time to design the royal wedding gown for Kate Middleton.
The creative director of British fashion house Alexander McQueen, designed the stunning silk and lace outfit behind closed doors at Buckingham Palace, so that details about the gown could remain top secret till the wedding, reported Contactmusic.
"It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. It was such an incredible honour to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created. I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship.
Burton, 36, who took over the British fashion label after designer McQueen committed suicide in 2010, admits she had to lie about her role in the design process after word got out that Middleton had chosen her to create the dress.
"The last few months have been very exciting and an incredible experience for my team and I as we have worked closely with Catherine to create this dress under conditions of the strictest secrecy.
"Understandably, Catherine has been very keen to keep the details of her dress a secret, which is every bride's prerogative, and we gave an undertaking to keep our role confidential until the day of the wedding," Burton added.