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Miranda Kerr Took Cues From Grace Kelly When Choosing Her Wedding Dress
Celebrity brides have long turned to Dior in search of their dream wedding dress. Just last year, fashion powerhouse Chiara Ferragni wore not one but three custom-made Dior Haute Couture gowns for her elaborate nuptials. Prior to Ferragni, it was Miranda Kerr's one-of-kind wedding dress, also custom designed by the French fashion house, that made for one of the most iconic (not to mention dreamy) bridal moments of 2017.
Though she could have easily pull off just about every dress imaginable, from the super-sleek minimalist styles to the more over-the-top ball gowns, Kerr opted for something right in the middle for her May ceremony with Evan Spiegel. While her Dior gown was anything but simple, it still managed to feel inherently effortless and elegant with a touch of princess-like flair — it was inspired by a princess, after all.
As it turns out, Kerr's custom-made Dior gown, which she designed together with the brand's creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuiri — also the mastermind behind Ferragni's bridal pieces — drew inspiration from Grace Kelly's wedding dress, an icon the model cites as one of her greatest fashion influences.
Kerr's gown was rendered in a heavier, cream-colored satin and featured long sleeves, a high neck, and a voluminous skirt that extended into a tasteful train. Needless to say, it was the perfect, modern-day replica of Kelly's. The one difference? The model's dress was appliquéd with lilies of the valley.
It could easily be argued that Kerr's wedding dress was more on the modest side — and there's a reason she opted for something less showy on her special day.
“A dress that fully covers you creates a sense of purity and mystery,” she shared with Vogue. “I’ve had a lot of fun with fashion, and I used to be more wild, free, bohemian. But in this period of my life, my style is more pulled back. My greatest sources of inspiration have always been Grace, Audrey Hepburn, and my grandmother, who at 80 has an effortless chic: a nice pant, a white blouse, a scarf, a little heel.”
As for her bridal hair and makeup? Simple, tasteful, and super time-friendly, too. According to Kerr's stylist, her Grace Kelly-inspired wedding-day hairstyle — a sleek, middle-parted low bun — took only 15 minutes to achieve. The model further channeled the royal by adding in a floral-embellished headband and a billowy veil. Natural eye makeup and a soft-pink lip completed her dreamy, effortless bridal look.
If you, too, are inspired by Kerr's elegant wedding style, you're in luck, because the market is chock-full of dresses the model would certainly approve of. Ahead, The Zoe Report's favorite Kerr-inspired gowns.
