Wedding dress for Caroline Kimmel
1999
Vera Wang wedding dress, 1999
Design credits
Vera Wang — designer · Caroline Kimmel — wearer
Materials
Silk satin, polyester net with metallic and silk ribbon embroidery, beading, rhinestones, and clear sequins
House / label
Vera Wang
Collection
1999 — custom bridal commission
Archive reference
Philadelphia Museum of Art · 2002-31-1
Behind the design
Made for Caroline Kimmel, this wedding dress balances an embroidered and beaded bodice with a streamlined satin silhouette. A long row of satin-covered buttons runs down the back and train. The museum presents its blend of traditional detailing and sophisticated simplicity as characteristic of Wang’s approach to modern bridalwear.
