Fit for a princess: our white lace 4239-01 christening gown!
With the flurry of joy and excitement following the birth of William and Kate’s second child, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, and her christening, the British royal family’s traditional white lace and satin christening gown design has once again been in the spotlight.
Whilst it was only Princess Charlotte’s second public appearance, her timeless gown has already been worn by four other royal infants at their christenings – including Charlotte’s big brother George in 2013. However, the gown’s royal heritage goes back much further than 2004, when it was made by the Queen’s senior dresser, Angela Kelly, as it is an exact replica of the christening gown commissioned by Queen Victoria for the christening of her first daughter in 1841.
Worn by 62 royal babies, the original Victorian christening gown was passed down from generation to generation until it was finally decided that the gown was too fragile to be worn. The new gown will now continue the family’s tradition, and will hopefully one day see the christening of George and Charlotte’s own children and grandchildren.
Trending: demand for heirloom gowns is on the up
The birth of any child, royal or otherwise, is an occasion for celebration. Parents starting a new family have the chance to start their own traditions, and a christening can provide the perfect beginning for this. In addition to this, it is often the child’s grandparents who buy the christening gown, and traditional, quality designs hold higher appeal for this demographic.
The idea of selecting a gown which will last through the decades to weave its way through the future branches of their family tree is an exciting and happy prospect for proud parents and grandparents. Therefore, investing in a to introduce their little bundle of joy to his or her family and friends
When it comes to clothes shopping in general, many are turning away from morally corrupt fast fashion in search of high quality, lasting garments, and the christening wear industry is not exempt from this trend. Rejecting synthetic fibres and mass production, Delicate Elegance has opted to create its own small independent factory, designing each piece in-house and training each of its seamstresses to the highest standard and maintaining traditional embroidering and beading techniques to add a distinct, unique air to each garment produced.
With high profile christenings such as Prince George’s and Princess Charlotte’s, many parents are seeking to emulate the enchanting customs behind the ceremony, including the appeal of the heirloom gown.
The idea of investing in a christening gown made from the very best fabrics and with a timeless, unisex design, does not just ensure that their child will have a beautiful, comfortable, unforgettable outfit to wear on their big day – it will also be ready for any little brothers, sisters or cousins on the way, as well as every other baby born into the family for decades to come.
This is why at Delicate Elegance we source only the very best fabrics from around the world, rigorously testing our silks to ensure that they are 100% pure, natural silk, and ensuring that each garment is both comfortable and robust for babies, and can be kept safely in storage ready for the growing family’s next addition.