NEWSPhillipa Lepley Top Contender for Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Designer?
Nov. 19 2010, Published 9:35 a.m. ET
If you were going to bet on who's making Kate Middleton's wedding dress right now, you'd want to pick Phillipa Lepley. At least, that's who the bookmakers are picking!
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Phillipa ha risen to the top after bookmakers slashed the odds of her being chosen to design Kate's gown from 25/1 to 3/1, the Daily Mail reports.
According to Phillipa's website, she opening her first bridal shop in 1990 and is "recognized for her simple, elegant designs that flatter the female form, her use of the world's most luxurious fabrics and her exquisite execution of embellishment."
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The second favorite pick with odds of 9/2 is Daniella Issa Helayel.
Daniella designed the dress Kate whore for her first public appearance after announcing her engagement to Prince William.
Princess Diana's wedding dress designer, Elizabeth Emanuel, was given odds of 5/1. She's also designed gowns for Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins, Jerry Hall and Ivana Trump.
What style dress would you like to see Kate wear?
