During its creation, Victoria Beckham’s Vera Wang wedding dress didn’t just cross the ocean once or twice; it made the journey an astonishing four times.
In 1999, when former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham said “I do” to soccer legend David Beckham, all eyes fixated on her wedding dress.
Fashion powerhouse Vera Wang designed the champagne-colored ball gown, turning it into an instant classic.
Yet, what most people don’t know is the captivating story behind the creation of this iconic wedding dress.
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The Transatlantic Dress
Wang, renowned for her dedication to perfection, went to great lengths to ensure that Victoria’s wedding dress became a work of art.
In an interview with People, the designer revealed fascinating details about the dress’s creation.
The dress’s sculpted bodice journeyed between New York City and London multiple times for fittings.
Wang humorously coined it “the transatlantic dress” because it shuttled back and forth on the Concorde, completing four transatlantic flights.
This dedication to perfection meant the dress frequently traveled across the ocean, enabling Wang and her team to meticulously tailor it to Victoria’s figure.
The Master Corset Maker
One of the secrets to the dress’s impeccable fit was Mister Pearl, a renowned couture corsetière.
His expertise in crafting corsets that achieve an incredibly slim waist is legendary.
These corsets, reminiscent of historical fashion, require meticulous lacing and can reduce a wearer’s waist to an astonishing 18 inches.
However, Vera Wang herself admitted that such extreme cinching wasn’t her preference: “I could not live with that because I need to be comfortable, as I always say. But Victoria did.”
Cross-Continental Fittings
The dedication to creating the perfect dress extended beyond merely shuttling the dress back and forth.
Vera Wang flew to London to personally fit the corset on Victoria, ensuring a flawless match.
Victoria also made two separate trips to New York City for additional dress fittings.
The commitment to getting every detail right was unwavering.
The Unexpected Twist
Fate intervened as Victoria became pregnant with her and David’s first child, Brooklyn, introducing an unexpected twist in the dress project.
The couple decided to postpone their nuptials, temporarily shelving the wedding dress.
Wang recalls, “So, then we delayed the wedding for two years, then, we resumed, or maybe a year and a half. So, that is what I call the transatlantic wedding with Victoria and David.”
Even their son Brooklyn was part of the subsequent dress fittings, crawling around the London bed while his mom tried on the magnificent ball gown.
A Reappearance
In a charming throwback, Victoria Beckham re-wore her iconic wedding dress. It featured a dramatic 20-foot train, in a video for British Vogue in September 2018.
The dress, timeless in its appeal, remains a symbol of the enduring love story between Victoria and David Beckham.
That is the story behind Victoria Beckham’s wedding dress. It stands as a testament to the dedication and artistry poured into creating iconic fashion pieces.
Vera Wang’s unwavering commitment to perfection, the contribution of Mister Pearl, and the transatlantic journey of the dress have all combined to craft a genuine work of art, forever etched in the fashion history.
Banner photo via Instagram @victoriabeckham.
