Dua Lipa recently revived Bianca Jagger's iconic and rebellious skirt-suit wedding ensemble, proving its enduring influence on modern brides seeking authenticity and nonconformity. This alternative bridal trend, once scandalous, is now a firm celebrity favorite.
Fifty-five years after Bianca Jagger's Yves Saint Laurent skirt-suit wedding to Mick Jagger shocked onlookers, her unconventional bridal look has become a firm favorite among a new generation of brides. Pop star Dua Lipa recently endorsed this trend, marrying actor Callum Turner in an ivory skirt-suit, echoing Jagger's style. Originally considered unconventional in 1971, Jagger's 'Le Smoking' jacket worn with nothing underneath, a bias-cut skirt, and a giant sunhat was the epitome of rock’n’roll rebellion, especially when floor-length lacy dresses were common. Its plunging neckline and the choice of a skirt-suit over a dress were scandalous at the time. In recent years, the look has seen a resurgence, with Amal Clooney, Emily Ratajkowski, Zendaya, Kerry Washington, and Anna Sawai all drawing inspiration from it. Stylist Rosie Boydell-Wiles notes its appeal lies in the nonconformist attitude Jagger embodied, allowing brides to express their personality authentically. Dua Lipa's homage, designed by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli, featured surrealist buttons, a sculpted shape with integrated hip padding, a Stephen Jones hat with a gold underbrim, white gloves, and a Bulgari necklace. Henrietta Rix, co-founder of Rixo, highlights how Jagger's look ushered in a new era of bridal fashion, encouraging experimentation with separates and different shapes, and empowering brides to feel confident and authentic. Separates are particularly appealing for brides with multiple events, offering versatility and a chance to showcase different facets of their personality, as seen with Lipa's choice for her civil ceremony before a rumored Sicilian celebration. Lipa's Jagger-inspired look has cemented her place in bridal fashion history.
