More than five decades ago Bianca Jagger made fashion history by creating an alternative to the traditional wedding dress, and today brides, including Dua Lipa , continue to pay tribute to her iconic image.
The "Levitating" singer has become the latest celebrity to pay homage to a Nicaraguan social activist's wedding dress, but like many other brides, she stayed true to the original.
In May 1971, Bianca Jagger dazzled in a memorable gown when she married Mick Jagger. Dua Lipa followed suit on Sunday, May 31, at her wedding to actor Callum Turner.
Dua Lipa channeled Bianca Jagger's elegance at her wedding.
Lipa and Turner married in a small ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, where the bride paid homage to Bianca's historic skirt. Her unique two-piece ensemble consisted of a bespoke Schiaparelli skirt suit and a fitted ivory blazer adorned with personalized gold buttons.
The singer paired the jacket with a matching skirt, adorned with an asymmetrical, sculpted bustier in a soft pink with white lace trim. She completed the look with elegant white gloves, Christian Louboutin pumps, and a white Stephen Jones hat, according to PEOPLE.
The skirt wasn't the only way Lipa invoked nostalgia: photos of her leaving the town hall with Turner matched those taken on Bianca's wedding day to the Rolling Stones singer. Lipa also explored Bianca's iconic outfit, as many believed the activist wore trousers rather than a skirt.
Behind the scenes of the human rights activist's iconic fashion look
According to InStyle, for some reason, many recalled that Bianca wore a white jacket and matching trousers to her wedding with Mick, just like Zendaya did at the 2025 Met Gala. Contrary to popular belief, Bianca wore a skirt to her 1971 wedding.
This iconic ensemble consisted of a bias-cut sheath skirt and an Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking jacket. Bianca wore it sans blouse, highlighting her ample bust. She accessorized with a wide-brimmed sunhat with a veil and a crown of roses that circled her face like a halo.
Bianca and Mick's wedding caused quite a media frenzy at the time, as French law required the public to be present in Saint-Tropez Town Hall on the day of the civil ceremony. However, this didn't stop the newlyweds from running out of the building and driving away in Mick's Bentley to escape the paparazzi.
A suit skirt inspired Emily Ratajkowski's 2018 wedding dress.
Bianca's unique wedding dress became a source of inspiration for brides looking for something unique for their big day, and model Emily Ratajkowski followed suit in 2018. According to Vogue, she opted for a pantsuit instead of a skirt.
When Ratajkowski married her ex-husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, she showed up to the ceremony wearing a mustard pantsuit and a wide-brimmed black hat with a miniature mesh veil. Surprisingly, this outfit didn't cost her much: Ratajkowski spent just $200 on the Zara suit.
In an interview with USA Today, the model shed light on why she didn't choose a more expensive suit, revealing that she used to be given $200 to spend on shopping before the start of the new school year. As for why Ratajkowski didn't wear a white dress, she said:
«"I don't like the idea that I have to be some perfect version of myself to get in front of a man.".
Solange Knowles and Carrie Bradshaw followed the wedding trend.
Ratajkowski wasn't the only bride to take a fresh look at Bianca's wedding attire. Beyoncé's sister also attracted widespread attention with her unique outfit for her 2014 wedding to ex-husband Alan Ferguson. Marie Claire magazine covered the story, reporting that Solange Knowles looked stunning in a white jumpsuit by Stéphane Rolland.
Knowles accessorized her jumpsuit with a cape and even rode a bicycle to her wedding ceremony at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. The cream-colored jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and a gorgeous cape gave Knowles not only a stylish but also a chic look. Another bride who paid homage to Bianca's style was Carrie Bradshaw, the lead actress in the TV series Sex and the City.
At the end of the first film, the fictional character, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, finally married her love, Mr. Big, played by Chris Noth. After their failed first wedding, Bradshaw opted for a simpler option—a vintage skirt suit from John Galliano's 1999 collection, according to Yolankris.
Dua Lipa is planning a more lavish wedding with Callum Turner.
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Lipa, the latest bride to pay homage to Jagger's skirt suit, quietly married Turner on Sunday, May 31. The Blast broke the story, reporting that the couple had deliberately kept the ceremony low-key, as they were planning a much larger, more lavish celebration.
In addition to choosing a similar look to Bianca's, Lipa added unique details to her wedding to Turner, including holding a yellow bouquet. Meanwhile, Turner looked resplendent in an elegant navy suit, smiling brightly as he left the town hall holding his bride's hand.
Sources said the ceremony lasted between 30 and 40 minutes, after which the newlyweds departed the venue in a black London taxi. As for the second ceremony, rumors suggest they will celebrate with a lavish three-day affair in Palermo, Sicily, later this week.
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