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Grace
Kelly
was widely considered the epitome of female poise and class in the
1950's and her
marriage to Prince Ranier III of Monaco was the sensation of
1956. A top billed film star, Kelly starred a
slew of now
classic films including Mogambo with Clark
Gable, High Noon
with Gary
Cooper, To Catch a
Thief with Cary Grant and Alfred
Hitchcock's Rear Window
with James
Stewart. She retired from acting in 1956 when she married
and
became the Princess of Monaco. Grace Kelly's wedding gown has become iconic. It's simple modest lines reflected the demure sophistication of the star's image. The original gown was designed by Helen Rose, the costume designer for MGM and was presented as a wedding gift from the studio. The gown bodice was made from antique Valenciennes rose point lace and the skirt contained twenty-five yards of silk taffeta. Veil and train were made of ninety eight yards of tulle and covered with appliquéd lace lovebirds and thousands of seed pearls. # W104 This simple gown is influenced by Grace Kelly's original gown. The high necklined bodice and long sleeves are covered with lace. Bodice front is fastened with buttons, back closure is zippered. Full skirt has rear train. Waistline is tied with a sash. Available in Misses/Womens sizes 6-22 White satin fabric with lace $600.00 |