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Why Princess Diana's Wedding Gown Designer Created a Secret Backup Dress
Elizabeth Emanuel, the designer of Princess Diana’s wedding gown, opened up about creating a backup dress in case the original one was stolen
While the beaded, bow-adorned puff-sleeve masterpiece Diana donned to say “I do” to Prince Charles is still etched into the brains of many of Us, few know that Manuel, now 70, actually created a backup dress in the event that something happened to the original. “I was a bit neurotic, and I thought, ‘What happens if somebody breaks in and steals the dress or something spills or there’s a fire or it gets stolen?’ Manuel told People in a video interview published via YouTube on Wednesday, April 3. Other details included a ruffled neckline and slimmer sleeves that were “more fitted to her arms.” The backup design also featured an array of pearls throughout the bodice that fell into a billowing skirt with scallop embroidery.
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