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POLL: Who Will Design Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress?

11/16/2010 at 04:15 PM ET

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Now that Prince William and Kate Middleton are officially engaged, the fashion world is abuzz with speculation as to who will get to design the future princess’s dress. Will Middleton’s favorite designer, Daniella Issa Helayel, have a shot at creating the gown? British oddsmakers Ladsbroke certainly seem to think so, tapping the Brazilian founder of the Issa fashion label as the 3-to-1 favorite to get the nod. This comes after Middleton, 28, wore a stunning blue dress tailor-made by Helayel to the wedding of William’s friend Harry Meade last month, as well as selecting one of her designs for her first official photos as royal fiancée! Stella McCartney is seen as the next likeliest choice, at odds of 4-to-1, followed by other British designers Julien Macdonald (6-to-1), Vivienne Westwood (8-to-1), John Galliano (14-to-1) and Paul Smith (16-to-1). Grouped together at 20-to-1 odds are Giorgio Armani, Vera Wang and Versace. As is traditional, the broker is also offering some less-than-serious wagering options, dangling 1000-to-1 odds that Middleton will wear “a tracksuit or shellsuit” in front of the billions of admirers on her special day. Tell us: Who do you think will design Kate Middleton’s wedding dress? Vote below! –Tim Nudd

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Who Designed Kate Middleton’s Royal Blue Engagement Dress « The top news headlines on current events from AndFed! News on

[...] she has chosen to wear Issa today,” adding, “She is a very pretty and lovely girl.” Fueling speculation that the bride-to-be will wear Issa on her wedding day, Middleton recently wore a bespoke dress [...]

Kim Lane on

Rather than go with the well known designers mentioned in all the news stories , maybe she should go with a young designer like Stewart Parvin. His wedding dresses are elegant, beautifully crafted and I think she would look stuuning in one of his gowns.

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[...] she has chosen to wear Issa today,” adding, “She is a very pretty and lovely girl.” Fueling speculation that the bride-to-be will wear Issa on her wedding day, Middleton recently wore a bespoke dress [...]

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[...] to wear Issa today,” adding, “She is the really flattering as well as poetic girl.” Fueling speculation which the bride-to-be will wear Issa upon her wedding day, Middleton not long ago wore the bespoke [...]

Bippy on

Think I read somewhere that her favorits designer is Issa..Whatever she wears, I’m sure that she will be beautiful (more so)…

Jon on

Definitely Issa will design Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress, but we’ll see?

TJ on

I think she should go with a more “now and hip” designer – like Jason Wu. I don”t want to see her in a “formal gown” like Diana’s – that was ok for then, but this young woman needs something more updated. She oozes “youthful radiance” – keep the designer more hip.

Cristen on

She should wear which ever designer she chooses too. So many of the wedding details are going to be out of her hands. I believe that this is one choice that should definitely be hers.

Krystle on

Nothing says elegant like Vera Wang

Chris on

If they are smart, they’ll elope and avoid the pomp and circumstance; then it won’t matter what she wears! They managed to keep their engagement out of the public eye for almost a month; it would be amazing if they could have a private married life for at least a little while.

JF on

Kate should definitely look at Sarah Treble. Beautiful modern and understated. She’s produced some lovely dresses ideal for a modern girl like Kate

Marianne on

I think she should wear an already excisting design by Alexander McQueen, he made such regal dresses!!

Cynthia S on

If it fits, I’d like to see her in Diana’s dress. She would probably like her own. Don’t know who should design it. Guess it’s time to go mega shopping!

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Leslee on

I’m hopeful we will see a bit of color and not only do shades of blue suit her, blue may potentially become her signature color.

Diana set a huge trend with her wedding gown and Kate has every potential to set the bar high for future gown designs we will be seeing after her wedding.

Ellyk on

I would hate to have everybody saying who “should” design my wedding dress. People have always put their two cents’ in about weddings, and it’s getting worse now, with things like TV shows offering to pay for a wedding if the couple agrees to hand over details they should decide for themselves, like the bride’s gown, over to perfect strangers to “vote” on. When I get married, my wedding will not be a “democracy,” or like a reality show. No one gets to “vote” on anything. The only “votes” that will count are mine and my guy’s. Your wedding dress is an extremely personal choice, and I hope Kate will ignore any silliness like people trying to say who should design it. She should wear whatever she likes. As one poster pointed out, so many of the other details of the wedding will be out of her hands, like they were with Charles and Diana’s. Leave the girl alone.

ELC on

I think that she should take the reigns in her hands and decide who she wants on her own. There will be plenty of time when the Monarchy will be
running her life. She’s going to have to get used to it. So if she can pick her designer-this may be her one and only opportunity to really have a voice in her wedding dress.

anna on

Erdem!

Cindy on

‘Something old, something new something Blue” Engagement ring is blue—something old (Maybe Princess Diana’s wedding Dress)—new? Her own crown?

Angela on

The Emmanuels of course!

Jen on

It would be neat if she chose a British designer, but it has to be her choice. She’s got a perfect body to dress, and fantastic fashion sense. Miss Middleton reminds me a lot of Kate Moss in style; she could just about put on a burlap sack and UGG boots and still look good. My family wishes them every happiness; at times marriage is a wild ride, and that’s without the fishbowl. But love can bear all things–remember that. All thoughts and prayers… :-)

souschef on

Whomever she prefers. Just not another strapless Vera Wang number, please. Something pretty and original for the love of Mike. She’s so gorgeous she can wear anything.

Lena on

I say be daring and different. Go for Vivienne Westwood or Matthew Williamson.

maite on

VERA WANG

Melba Williams on

Issa is the likely choice, but Kate is the modern bride who will most likely get her favorite as it should be. Personally for the Wedding of the Century, I think Vera Wang would be the best choice. Vera gets my vote—Kate will be a breath of fresh air to the Monarchy.. March is too soon–so many plans to be made~ it would be nice to see a fall wedding. I am thrilled that William gave her Dianna’s ring. She is so stunning–perfect match to be Queen of England some day..

Anne F, Sabo on

She is a beautiful young woman and whom ever she selects to gown her on that special day will show he taste and style. Please do not select a day for the happening when Mercury is going backward (retrograde) as was the case for Diana and Charles. Anne

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