Dua Lipa's Chanel wedding dress adorned with 480,000 beads

Dua Lipa has officially shared the first images of her wedding to Callum Turner, which took place in Sicily. The singer chose a breathtaking haute couture gown from Chanel for the ceremony, underscoring her strong connection with the French fashion house.

The custom Chanel dress, a creation of creative director Matthieu Blazy, was meticulously crafted in Chanel's historic ateliers on Rue Cambon in Paris. The design featured a figure-hugging silhouette, an elegant neckline, an open back adorned with jewel details, and a dramatic long train. The craftsmanship involved extensive handiwork from various Maisons d’Art associated with Chanel.

One of the most striking aspects of the gown is the sheer volume of embellishments. It was entirely hand-embroidered with 480,000 beads and incorporated trompe-l'oeil applications by Lesage artisans, a process that demanded over 1,100 hours of labor. Additionally, the dress was embellished with 25,000 feathers to add texture and movement. The accompanying six-meter tulle veil was also intricately decorated with beads, feathers, and hand-cut organza applications.

To complete her bridal look, Lipa wore custom white satin shoes by Massaro, a renowned shoemaker within Chanel's artisanal network. Turner, meanwhile, opted for classic elegance with a custom black suit. The wedding attire highlights the significant collaboration between Lipa and Chanel, particularly under Matthieu Blazy's creative direction, reinforcing her status as a prominent figure in the fashion world.