What fabric formed the main body of Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding dress?

Ivory satin gazar formed the main body of Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding dress.

Sarah Burton designed the gown for Alexander McQueen, using ivory and white satin gazar for its structured body. The material gave the dress a smooth surface and enough firmness to support its sculpted bodice and full skirt. The design combined modern construction with references to historical British bridal traditions.

The dress also used lace appliqué produced at the Royal School of Needlework. Lace motifs representing roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrocks were incorporated into the gown, connecting the design with the United Kingdom’s constituent nations.

People often remember the dress mainly for its lace sleeves and long train, but the choice of satin gazar was central to its shape. It helped Burton create the clean architectural lines associated with Alexander McQueen while retaining a traditional bridal silhouette.