Lace Isn’t Playing Peekaboo Anymore

Behind window blinds and closed doors, England’s Hampton Court Palace hid a new secret in its long history. That was exactly a year ago, as a team of dressmakers worked on the royal wedding gown.

Only after Kate Middleton walked down the aisle to marry Prince William and become the Duchess of Cambridge, were the skills of the Royal School of Needlework on display – as appliques of lace, especially on the bodice of the sculpted dress.

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