All the Chanel Couture Brides Throughout History

We're taking a look back at all the Chanel Couture brides over the years, from Claudia Schiffer and Cara Delevingne to Margaret Qualley.

Chanel's Couture Brides Throughout History, From Margaret Qualley to Linda Evangelista

At every Chanel Haute Couture fashion show finale, the wedding dress worn by the chosen model is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments of the season. These are considered to be some truly magical designs!

Chanel wedding: The most beautiful Chanel couture wedding dresses of all time

Take Inspiration from Chanel's Couture Brides Throughout History - John Cain Photography

No mark was made quite like the one Karl Lagerfeld left with his Chanel brides. These are 20 of the most iconic throughout history.

20 of the most iconic Chanel brides throughout history - RUSSH

Dua Lipa wears a vintage Chanel bridal look from 1992 for the 2023 Met Gala. See the gown, once worn by Claudia Schiffer, here

Dua Lipa Opts for Chanel's 1992 Bridal Look at 2023 Met Gala

A history of Chanel Haute Couture bridal dresses

Let's talk about one of my favorite fashion subjects: couture. As you know, couture garments are made-to-order, so the hours have got to add up. New York magazine did some reconnaissance on the process of creating one of the most spectacular dresses of the season: the Chanel finale (yes, the one worn by a pregnant bride!). And, gosh, I'm still in shock trying to process all that time. The dress is actually made out of neoprene, the sporty textile that has been trending—but a scuba gown, that's a revelation! The dress claimed 430 hours of work from the Chanel team, while the medallion at the bust took another 18 hours (crystals, sequins, and pearls embroidered on leather leaves). The dramatic cape is hand-painted, with beads and stones embroidered on top, for a final work total of 450 hours. The hat, called a Bibi, is covered in bronze-painted tulle embroidered with accents like those found on the cape. It took an additional 20 hours of work. Oh, and the thong sandals she's wearing under the dress? They're embroidered in the same manner (with the same materials) as the medallion and clocked in at 15 more hours. Be sure to check out

Chanel Couture Spring 2014 Finale Pregnant Bride Dress

Margaret Qualley closed the Chanel haute couture show in Paris in a blush pink wedding dress, smiling under the veil of her pillbox hat.

Margaret Qualley Was Pretty in Pink as the Bride in Chanel Couture – WWD

All the Best Fall 2023 Haute Couture Brides - Fashionista

The Best Vintage Moments At The 2023 Met Gala

Dua Lipa arrived at the 2023 Met Gala as this year's co-chair, and completed the theme in one of fashion history's most beloved garments.

Dua Lipa at 2023 Met Gala: Chanel Bridal Gown Worn by Claudia Schiffer – Billboard

Chanel Spring/Summer 2011 haute couture collection is Karl Lagerfeld’s splendid show of light in all sense of the word — apparent weightlessness

Chanel Spring/Summer 2011 Couture