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The Duchess of Cambridge trademarks name

Catherine Middleton has applied to the Intellectual Property Office to trademark her royal title, the Duchess of Cambridge, to allow her official charities to use her name on clothing. The trademark application is part of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and will be used on “a wide range of goods and...

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Royal wedding dress among longlist for Designs of the Year

The Design Museum has announced the longlist for the fifth annual Designs of the Year awards, with fashion house, Alexander McQueen receiving two nominations. The 2012 longlist features an eclectic mix of designs including the Olympic Torch 2012, a wind-propelledlandmine detonator, as well as the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, designed by...

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London takes top fashion capital spot

According to new research from trend analysts, Global Language Monitor, London has overtaken New York as fashion capital of the world. The Texas-based company analyses words, phrases and concepts in relation to the frequency with which they are mentioned on the blogosphere, the 75,000 print and electronic media, as well as new social media...

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Middleton’s wedding dress on display

The gracious wedding dress of Kate Middleton will be showcased at Buckingham Palace. Designed by Alexander McQueen, the white satin-gazar dress has a value of £250,000 and includes a silk tulle veil with stitched flowers. Besides the dress, the Duchess’ wedding shoes by Sarah Burton, 1936 Cartier tiara and the wedding cake with the first cut...

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Alexander McQueen designs royal wedding dress

It's been a morning of hearsay and guessing, with the Twitter feed rife with speculation, but finally the house of Alexander McQueen confirmed the wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton. The dress is a most stunning creation of corseted lace and embroidery with a two meter train. The applique of ivory and white silk gazar and lace was...

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The 'Kate Middleton effect' on fashion

With the imminent rise of the big Royal wedding and constant speculation surrounding who will take honours of official wedding dress designer, fashion circles are aflood with talk of ‘the Middleton effect.’ For it seems that the public now can’t get enough of Miss Middleton’s sartorial choices and where she goes with her nipped in waists, long...

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Testino photographs royal couple

The first images of the royal engagement of Kate Middleton and Prince William were taken by fashion photographer Mario Testino. The legendary photographer, who took several portraits of Diana, Princess of Wales - took the photographs in the last month and they are set to be released before Christmas. Testino, who also shoots the Burberry...

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Wedding bells

The marriage dress mayhem has already started, as Prince William and Kate Middleton officially announced they got engaged. During the Q&A session, Ms Middleton wore an 18-carat sapphire engagement ring surrounded by 14 diamonds. Prince Charles gave the same ring to the late Lady Diana when they got engaged. The wedding is set for next year,...