A British-based designer who claimed Meghan Markle's wedding gown was 'identical' to one of her own creations has had her Twitter account mysteriously suspended.
New Zealander Emilia Wickstead, a favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge, last week commented that the new Duchess of Sussex's stunning wedding dress was very similar to a £7,000 gown in her own collection - and sparked a backlash on social media. Meghan's dress was actually created by Givenchy's Clare Wright Keller, costing £200,000, and kept firmly under wraps until the big day.
Ms Wickstead triggered the storm after she reportedly said: 'Her dress is identical to one of our dresses. Apparently a lot of commentators were saying, 'It's an Emilia Wickstead dress.'' She continued: 'Her dress is identical to one of our dresses.
Apparently a lot of commentators were saying, "It's an Emilia Wickstead dress.'" The designer then went on to have a bit of a dig at Meghan's look. She said: 'If you choose a simple design the fit should be perfect. Her wedding dress was quite loose.' And she didn't approve of the bride's relaxed hair style: 'I was like, 'Hold the wisps [of her hair] back — it's a Royal Wedding for God's sake.'
The comments have seen Wickstead, who has seen her designs worn frequently by the Duchess of Cambridge, chastised by social media users.
@megananomous wrote: '#EmiliaWickstead has a lot of nerve talking rudely about the #DuchessOfSussex’s wedding dress! Emilia actually works as a designer for the royal family!! Highly unprofessional!'
@kmcghee617b added: 'Emilia Wickstead is a very successful designer. She has dressed the Duchess of Cambridge on more than one occasion. It's a shame that she has elected this forum to voice her complaints concerning the dress origin. Why wouldn’t she have went straight to Givenchy?'
@MeadhbhMcGrath added: 'Deeply unprofessional comments from Emilia Wickstead on Meghan’s Givenchy gown! Will Kate Middleton sever ties with one of her favourite designers over this?'
@pookiesmith2424 added: 'Emilia Wickstead May just have lost her Royal customers!'
TOYsters, do the wedding gowns look identical to you?
Ms Wickstead triggered the storm after she reportedly said: 'Her dress is identical to one of our dresses. Apparently a lot of commentators were saying, 'It's an Emilia Wickstead dress.'' She continued: 'Her dress is identical to one of our dresses.
Apparently a lot of commentators were saying, "It's an Emilia Wickstead dress.'" The designer then went on to have a bit of a dig at Meghan's look. She said: 'If you choose a simple design the fit should be perfect. Her wedding dress was quite loose.' And she didn't approve of the bride's relaxed hair style: 'I was like, 'Hold the wisps [of her hair] back — it's a Royal Wedding for God's sake.'
The comments have seen Wickstead, who has seen her designs worn frequently by the Duchess of Cambridge, chastised by social media users.@megananomous wrote: '#EmiliaWickstead has a lot of nerve talking rudely about the #DuchessOfSussex’s wedding dress! Emilia actually works as a designer for the royal family!! Highly unprofessional!'
@kmcghee617b added: 'Emilia Wickstead is a very successful designer. She has dressed the Duchess of Cambridge on more than one occasion. It's a shame that she has elected this forum to voice her complaints concerning the dress origin. Why wouldn’t she have went straight to Givenchy?'
@MeadhbhMcGrath added: 'Deeply unprofessional comments from Emilia Wickstead on Meghan’s Givenchy gown! Will Kate Middleton sever ties with one of her favourite designers over this?'
@pookiesmith2424 added: 'Emilia Wickstead May just have lost her Royal customers!'
