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CopyKate: Royal Wedding-Inspired Dresses

By Sam Rogers
24 Apr 2012
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By Sam Rogers


Tuesday 24 April 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge's chantilly lace Alexander McQueen dress was applauded for its fusion of tradition and modernity, here we take a look at some of the best Copy-Kate and Middleton-inspired gowns...

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    Kate's chantilly lace Alexander McQueen dress was applauded for its fusion of tradition and modernity. Here we take a closer look at our favourite wedding gowns inspired by the iconic dress...
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    Alan Hannah's dress is perfect for the budget bride who wants a timeless look for her big day
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    This gown, from Marchesa's Spring 2013 collection, is a regal nod to the Grace Kelly/Kate Middleton bridal look
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    This Monique Lhuillier dress reminds us of Kate's dress with it's lace sleeves and bodice. The big bow makes it a bit more playful...
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    The Duchess of Cambridge is a big Temperley fan, and it seems the London-based designer is a fan of the Duchess too! This slinky dress is definitely duchess-worthy
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    We can see a spring bride wearing this Theia dress
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    The illusion neckline and lace combination of this Modern Trousseau is oh so Kate
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    Forever Yours created a replica for their brides as part of their 2012 collection
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    Claire Mischevani also took inspiration from the Kate for her 2012 collection
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    Lea-Ann Belter's 2012 collection featured this dress, appropriately named after the Duchess herself
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    Augusta Jones has a regal-inspired dress in her Spring 2012 collection too
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    Mirror Mirror Couture's dress may not have the plunging neckline, but the lace-like overlay is certainly very regal!
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    Budget brides who still want to look like a princess can opt for this BHS gown
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    This Temperley gown, from her 2012 collection, is named Grace - undoubtedly named after Grace Kelly. It's easy to see where the inspiration for the royal wedding dress came from...
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    Sassi Holford's full skirt, long sleeves and lace overlay are very regal indeed!
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    A simpler copy of Kate's wedding dress, this Jasmine 2012 Collection: Volume II - Spring 2012 dress has a cute ribbon belt
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    We love the three quarter sleeves on this Lyn Ashworth gown.
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    A modern take on the Middleton gown, this Charlotte Balbier dress is wedding ready
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    Part of her 'Nostalgia' collection, this Suzanne Neville gown is a softer version of Kate's iconic gown
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    A blinged up version of Kate's dress, this Marchesa gown is from the luxury label's Fall 2012 bridal collection
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    Stephanie Allin's dress has more details than Kate's dress, but it is still rather regal in our eyes
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    For a sparkle version on Kate's dress, take a look at this Monique Lhuillier gown
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    This Aire Barcelona dress is a summer version of Kate's wedding dress, we think
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    Mark Zunino for Kleinfeld Bridal Spring 2013 collection featured this full gown - which may not be a carbon copyKate, but reminds us of the iconic gown
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    The neckline of this Monique Lhuillier dress is a bit more revealing than Kate's dress - but still very elegant
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    Kate's neckline and gorgeous lace make this Temperley gown worthy of royalty
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