Designers from all over the world vied for the chance to create Kate Middleton's royal wedding dress, but the gown will most likely be “Made in England.”
Her groom-to-be, however, has chosen an Italian tailor to create the shirts that he will wear on the most important day of his life.
Prince William has reportedly commissioned the G. Inglese tailors in Puglia to create his matrimonial shirts. He chose the southern Italian craftsmen after receiving one of their shirts from a friend.
Now, his wedding day will have even more Italian flair. The shirts will be delivered in custom made boxes from the Grafica Metelliana company in Cava de’ Tirreni.
The embellished box that will contain the shirts Prince William will wear today is 32x32x15 cm, with two hidden compartments- one for each shirt. The Italian-crafted box also includes spots for the buttons and the collar.
After the wedding, the packages will be on display in the British Museum.
The efforts of the tailors at G. Inglese and the craftsmen at Grafica Metelliana will surely help enhance the international reputation of “Made in Italy” at such a momentous event.
