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*** Arklu Collector's Limited Edition Princess Catherine Wedding Doll (2010) Kate Middleton Bride by LifeBoats ***
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Features:
* Limited Edition Collectible Doll - 10,000 pieces globally; each box is individually numbered
* Collectors Edition Princess Catherine Wedding Doll
* In recognition of the marriage of Prince William of Wales to Catherine "Kate" Middleton
* Inspired by the original wedding dress, earrings, tiara, wedding ring, bouquet, knickers, and shoes
* Every detail was carefully included including the hair style and makeup to match the authentic look of Catherine's wedding day
Description:
A host of renowned British fashion and design leaders have come together to exclusively dress and accessorise the Arklu™ Princess Catherine Wedding Doll. Each Collector’s Edition of the Princess Catherine Doll is individually numbered to reflect the limited production of 10,000.
Inspired by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, née “Kate” Middleton, the Princess Catherine Doll showcases the very best of authentic British style and fashion.
For every unit sold, Arklu™ will donate £1 to the RNLI, to reflect the fact that the Royal Couple’s first joint official public engagement was the launch of a lifeboat at the RNLI base at Trearddur Bay, in Anglesey, North Wales.
Princess Catherine Wedding Doll: British tradition meets cutting-edge modernity
Every item of clothing and accessory for the Arklu™ Princess Catherine Wedding Doll has been individually designed to showcase the very best of British style, combining tradition with sophisticated modernity.
THE WEDDING DRESS
The Princess Catherine Wedding Doll dress design is inspired by and pays homage to the original wedding dress; a “dress that epitomises timeless British craftsmanship, combining tradition and modernity with a distinctive, contemporary and feminine character.”
EARRINGS
In the style of the earrings created for Catherine Middleton by jeweller Robinson Pelham; “diamond-set stylised oak leaves with a pear shaped diamond set drop and a pavé set diamond acorn suspended in the centre”.
DOWER & HALL – Tiara
Leading British jewellery brand Dower & Hall creates easy-to-wear pieces that become treasured favourites.
BABETTE WASSERMAN – Engagement Ring – Io Ring
The Princess Catherine Wedding Doll’s ring is inspired by Kate Middleton’s engagement ring, which was originally Princess Diana’s. The doll’s Io Ring boasts a replica purple Amethyst central stone set amongst 24 brilliant-cut replica diamante cubic zirconias. It has been created by award-winning British jewellery designer Babette Wasserman (UK Jewellery Award and UK Fashion Export); creator of exquisite silver jewels and cufflinks.
CLOGAU GOLD – Wedding Band
A kilogram of pure Clogau Welsh gold was donated to The Royal Family in 1923 and has since been used to create generations of Royal Family wedding rings, including those of The Queen, The Queen Mother and Princess Diana. The marriage between Prince William and Catherine ensured the 88-year continuation of this tradition by choosing a pure Welsh gold wedding band. The doll’s gold-coloured wedding band evokes this tradition.
JUDITH BLACKLOCK – Bridal Bouquet
Judith Blacklock has created a bridal bouquet for the Princess Catherine Wedding Doll. The bouquet offers another British touch as it is evocative of the delicate and understated shield-shaped wired bouquet of seasonal British flowers, especially lily-of-the-valley, carried by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Judith is one of the most highly regarded figures in the world of flowers and floristry and was Fox TV’s Royal Wedding ‘Flower Pundit’. As well as running her famous Flower School, Judith has arranged flowers for celebrities, Prime Ministers and Royalty.
GILDA & PEARL – ‘Something Blue’ knickers
The award-winning Gilda & Pearl creates vintage-inspired lingerie to love. The “Something Blue” knickers are a sweet and lovely child-like version and feature the acclaimed British designer’s signature ribbons and attention to detail.
ARUNA SETH – Shoes
Luxury British shoe designer Aruna Seth has created the perfect shoes with replica crystal-embellished heels. From red carpet royalty; the likes of Sophia Bush, Paris Hilton and Giuliana Rancic to such real life members of Britain’s royal family as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, luminaries have always looked like living dolls whenever they step into the spotlight in Aruna Seth shoes. Now the high-profile footwear designer’s high heels add star style to Arklu’s Princess Catherine Wedding Doll.
HAIR
HRH Catherine’s bridal hair is inspired by the ‘Demi-Chignon’ hairstyle created by the Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa salon team; “an up-do style which combines a classic bridal look with a regal, couture finish.”
LOUISE CONSTAD – Makeup
Louise Constad is an award-winning make-up artist who has worked with top international photographers, directors and high-profile celebrities.
GRAHAM & BROWN – Crowns and Coronets Print
Graham & Brown is a global, innovative wall coverings company with a strong British heritage.