The weddingOn 27 January 1949, Mexican actress married American actor, Hollywood star Tyrone Power in in the Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana, Rome Italy. It was Christian's first marriage, and Power's second marriage. About 8,000-10,000 fans went to witness the wedding, which at the time was called "The wedding of the century". Their wedding ceremony was followed by an audience with Pope Pius XII.    The dressThe wedding dress worn by Linda Christian was made of embroidered satin. It features a scalloped high crew neckline with 3 quarter sleeves. The silhouette is column shaped with an overskirt. She wore the wedding dress with a Juliet cap attached to the veils. Her wedding dress was designed by Italian fashion house Sorelle Fontana(The Fontana sisters), founded in Rome in 1943 by three sisters Zoe Fontana(1911-1979), Micol Fontana(1913-2015) and Giovanna Fontana (1915-2004). Thanks to the wedding, the three sisters became internationally famous, and they would dress many celebrities and also several heads of state in the coming years, such as Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Queen Soraya, Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Frederica of Hanover, Elizabeth Taylor, Anita Ekberg and Joan Collins.  Linda Christian tried on her wedding wedding gown, by Sorella Fontana, before her wedding to Tyrone Power, Rome, Italy, 1949  Linda Christian tried on her wedding wedding gown, by Sorella Fontana, before her wedding to Tyrone Power, Rome, Italy, 1949  A side note: Linda Christian's wedding dress shared a similar silhouette with Gene Tierney's wedding gown in the film The Razor's Edge(1946) in which she co-starred with Tyrone Power. That wedding dress was designed by her then husband Oleg Cassini.  
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Queen Letizia burgundy maxi skirt with satin band and side buttons custom made by Felipe Varela22/1/2021 The event22 January 2019 Queen Letizia arriving at the Diplomatic Corps reception in the Throne Room of Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain to received distinguished guests and high-ranking officials.  The skirtQueen Letizia wore a velvet floor length skirt featuring side fabric wrapped buttons on a satin band that runs along the skirt. The skirt was custom made for her by her favorite designer Felipe Varela. She paired the maxi skirt with a Hugo Boss off-white silk satin silk shirt with two layered standup collar decorated with fabric buttons, and a pair of velvet court shoes matching the color of her skirt.         The eventOn Thursday 8 November 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected 35th president of America, his wife Jackie Kennedy became the second youngest first lady in American History. Although the Inauguration day was on 20 January 1961, the celebration started from the pre-inaugural gala the night before and ended on 21 January with the inaugural gala.  Jackie Kennedy wearing floor length gown, with her husband the President John F. Kennedy, at the Pre-Inauguration Gala, 19 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy wearing coat of knee length with three quarter length sleeves with her husband the President John F. Kennedy on the Inauguration day, 20 January 1961 The gown for Pre-Inauguration Gala on 19 January 1961For the Pre-Inauguration Gala held at National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. on 19 January 1961, Jackie Kennedy wore a silk floor length gown. It was made of ivory silk satin with a fully lined A-line skirt and elbow length sleeves, and a cockade on right waist, symbolizing her French heritage. The gown was designed by fashion designer of Russia Origin Oleg Cassini. who would become her official designer for the next three years.  Jackie Kennedy wore a silk floor length gown at Pre-Inauguration Gala held at National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. on 19 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy wore a silk floor length gown at Pre-Inauguration Gala held at National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. on 19 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy in a silk floor length gown, with her husband John F. Kennedy, at Pre-Inauguration Gala held at National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. on 19 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy's silk floor length gown The Ensembles for Inauguration ceremony on 20 January 1961Day: Beige wool coat and day dress For the Inauguration ceremony and parade, Jackie Kennedy wore a knee length beige wool coat of three quarter length sleeves, 2 side patch pockets and oversized buttons, which she accessorised with fur muff matching the collar trim of her coat. Under the coat, Jackie wore a matching beige wool crepe two-piece day dress with round necked crop blouse.  Jackie Kennedy wearing beige coat with her husband the President John F. Kennedy on the Inauguration day, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy wearing beige coat with her husband the President John F. Kennedy on the Inauguration day, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy wearing beige coat with her husband the President John F. Kennedy on the Inauguration day, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy Inauguration day beige coat, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy Inauguration day beige day dress, 20 January 1961 Night: Silk chiffon ball gown with matching cape That night, for the Inauguration Ball at White House Washington DC, Jackie Kennedy wore a silk sleeveless gown and a matching cape with toggle closure at neck. The off-white sleeveless gown was made of silk chiffon over peau d’ange, featuring strapless inner bodice embellished by silver silk thread embroidery and seed pearl beading. It was designed and made by Ethel Frankau of Bergdorf Custom Salon based on Jackie’s own sketches and suggestions.  Jackie Kennedy in a silk sleeveless gown and a matching cape, with her husband John F. Kennedy, at the Inauguration Ball at White House Washington DC, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy in a silk sleeveless gown and a matching cape, with her husband John F. Kennedy, at the Inauguration Ball at White House Washington DC, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy in a silk sleeveless gown and a matching cape, at the Inauguration Ball at White House Washington DC, 20 January 1961  Jackie Kennedy in a silk sleeveless gown, with Peter Lawford, at the Inauguration Ball at White House Washington DC, 20 January 1961  In two days, with just two simple elegant gowns, one coat and one cape, Jackie Kennedy not only became the best dressed first lady up until then, but would become a national fashion icon as well as an international one, for decades to come.
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