At Friday’s Royal Wedding, Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa became the most famous Alexander McQueen wearers in the history of the world. More than a year after his untimely death, British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen is sweeping the fashion world. Lead by famed Creative Director, Sarah Burton, who personally designed Kate and Pippa’s gowns, style moguls are in full out McQueen mania.
The Met Gala which took place last night is often called the Oscars of fashion. It is no surprise that McQueen dominated as Best Picture because this year’s gala honored the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest fashion exhibition entitled Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. Gisele Bundchen (Pictured – Photo: Kevin Mazur, Getty Images) looked stunning in this red hot McQueen number. Sarah Jessica Parker also dawned Alexander McQueen. Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow gave Stella McCartney an honorable mention on the red carpet, but no one can seem to get McQueen off their minds. Is it just me or is the world going British? I guess every Aspiring Socialite is a McQueen wearer in the making. Props to Sarah Burton on where she has taken the line. However, I hesitate to think that these two momentous McQueen events coincided by accident.
Waking up at 4 a.m. was totally worth it! As suspected Kate Middleton walked down the aisle in Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen followed by her sister and maid of honor, Pippa, also wearing Sarah Burton. Kate did her own makeup, which looked wonderful. I also really liked that she wore her hair down. As I watched the guests arrive at Westminster Abbey, I fell in love with the hats and the fascinators. I totally wish we did that here in the United States. I may have to call on Philip Treacy to design me a hat for the next wedding I attend. Aside from being the “Socialite Superbowl,” this wedding was truly a celebration of love and tradition. Along with millions of women (and grown men) around the world, I shed a few tears as they said their vows. The royals are often trendsetters for us socialites here in New York. As they break convention and embrace the people, we will do the same. Congratulations again to Will and Kate. May you live long happy lives together.