7 Details You Probably Haven’t Heard About Duchess Meghan’s Givenchy Wedding Dress and Veil

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The Royal Wedding may have come and gone, but that hasn’t stopped Us from obsessing over every detail of the new minted Duchess of Sussex and her custom Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller bridal gown, veil and shoes.

The artistic director, who became the first woman to hold that title at the acclaimed French fashion house last year, is sharing new insight into what has quickly become one of the most famous dresses in the world.From how she first met Meghan Markle to the incredible amount of secrecy (her husband didn’t even know!) and craftsmanship involved in creating such an iconic design, Waight Keller described the experience as the opportunity of lifetime.

Here are seven fascinating tidbits that you can pull out at your next cocktail party or trivia night!1. How They Met: It was the former actress’ friend and style advisor Jessica Mulroney who first introduced Meghan and Clare in December 2017.

The ladies quietly met for about 30 minutes in a Kensington Place reception room right around Christmas. Armed with sketches and mood boards, the designer said she thinks the then-bride-to-be was aware of her previous work. “I think she had seen my work and knew what I did,” Keller explained. “I think she loved the fact that I was a British designer and working in a house such as Givenchy, which has its roots in a classical, beautiful style from the time of Hubert [de Givenchy] himself.”2. When It Happened: On January 11, Clare received the news that she had been selected for one of the most highly coveted jobs in the world, but she would have to keep the life-changing news a secret until the big day.