Wedding dress of Grace Kelly "The New York Times" called it "the loveliest example of the American product". In a simile given by another reporter, the bridal dress train of was described as "flowing like a river of whipped cream among the plush red floor." The wedding announcements, which received wide press coverage, also brought in controversial versions of the claims made by many commercial establishments out to exploit her name such as the Max Factor announcement that it would gift the cosmetics to match her wedding dress, and hosiery maker Willy's de Mond announcing that it would gift her the pearl-trimmed stockings. All of
Wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth short train. The dress, without straps and with long sleeves, provided a "fit and flare silhouette". The wedding was a royal event held following the end of the Second World War. The dress, designed by the Court Designer, had a star-patterned fan-shaped bridal train that was in length. The train, symbolic of rebirth and growth after the war, was stated to be inspired by Botticelli's c. 1482 painting of Primavera, particularly the elaborate embroidery motifs of scattered flowers on the rich satin dress and the tulle veil worn by the royal bride. The material used was ivory silk and a