(Free Press Release) After dressing Grace Kelly for her wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco, Solstiss, the French lace makers based in Caudry, with other factories from the north of France, have contributed to Kate Middleton´s wedding gown,...

Solstiss did a rush delivery 15 days ago to the Alexander McQueen studio : precisely 25 meters of Lace reference 401 200 in 175 cm width, color Silk .... a guarded secret until the ceremony on Friday, April 29, 2011, in London. The same morning, Alexander McQueen‘s production manager confirmed the information and also that the gown is made with 2,000 lace patterns appliqued on lace or tulle, a real savoir-faire.

Now it's official: Solstiss dressed the most Queenly of brides, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.

"As for every Haute Couture or Ready to Wear show it is a last minute surprise. "
"You never know in advance. ... this is the magic of our business."
"and each time it is a great gift for the men and women who work on these Leavers looms from another time! " was quoted Christopher Machu, Solstiss President.

A Made in France, once again unprecedented, at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate : The champagne and lace were French... so chic!

We cannot wait until July 1st and 2nd to discover Charlene Wittstock‘s gown.