Giles Deacon designed Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress for her 2017 marriage to James Matthews.
Middleton married hedge-fund manager James Matthews at St Mark’s Church in Englefield, Berkshire, on 20 May 2017. Her high-necked, short-sleeved gown featured a fitted bodice, intricate lace, and a full skirt. The dress was widely noted for its understated, traditional appearance rather than a dramatic modern silhouette.
The design was created by British fashion designer Giles Deacon, who had established a reputation for sculptural eveningwear and couture-inspired craftsmanship. The gown’s lace was specially embroidered, helping create a seamless effect across the bodice and sleeves.
Pippa Middleton’s dress is sometimes confused with the wedding gowns designed for other members of the British royal family, especially Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen dress from 2011. They were made by different designers and used different construction and lace treatments.