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Israeli Designer Inbal Dror Rumored to Design Meghan Markle’s Wedding Dress
Rumors are circulating that the royal family has approached Israeli designer Inbal Dror to create a potential sketch for Meghan Markle's wedding dress.
Known for her revealing necklines and racy silhouettes, Dror's designs would be a departure from the traditional demure dresses typically seen in royal weddings.
Dror is renowned in fashion circles for her daring and sensual hand-woven outfits, some of which have necklines that plunge right down to the bride's waist.
She is no stranger to designing gowns for the stars, with singer Beyoncé wearing a form-fitting piece from her 2016 collection at the Grammy Awards.
In an interview with Elle magazine last year, Dror described her bold style as “s**y,” stating that she loves to highlight a woman's form.
She also expressed her love for designing such an important dress, saying, “It's an honor and a thrill to design such an important dress.”
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All of Dror's outfits are individually made, based on 30 different measurements.
She has been designing wedding dresses since 2014, with prices ranging from £6,000 to £9,000 at the Morgan Davies Bridal Boutique in London, with fittings by appointment only.
Markle's best friend, Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Maroney, is sure to have a hand in her eventual choice.
One of the favorites is Canadian designer Artem Moriaglou, with odds of 10-3 according to bookmaker Betfair.
Markle wore one of his £1,200 floral print maxi dresses for the wedding of Prince Harry's friend Tom Inskip in Jamaica in March.
Alexander McQueen, who designed the Duchess of Cambridge's gown, is also a favorite, although Markle may wish to avoid copying her future sister-in-law.
As an American, one way Markle could make a statement is by selecting an international designer.
Former British Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman has urged the royal family to avoid going for a British-made dress, stating that “We need to be embracing international business, if we get ourselves into, she's marrying a British royal so she has to wear British then we're isolating ourselves.”
The palace has not commented on the rumors, and Dror was not available for comment.
However, if Dror is indeed selected to design Markle's wedding dress, it is sure to be a bold and daring departure from the traditional royal wedding gown.
Markle's engagement to Prince Harry has been anything but traditional, and her choice of wedding dress is expected to reflect her modern and independent personality.
As a former actress and American, Markle is already breaking with tradition, and her wedding dress is likely to do the same.
Whether she chooses Dror or another designer, Markle's wedding dress is sure to be a topic of discussion and speculation leading up to the big day.