Poppy Delevingne’s Custom Chanel Wedding Dress by Karl Lagerfeld Is a Bridal Fashion Masterpiece

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Back in May 2014, Poppy Delevingne married businessman James Cook in what has become one of the most memorable Chanel bridal moments in celebrity fashion.

The British socialite wore a custom couture dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld himself—a romantic creation featuring a sheer skirt overlay and delicate floral appliqués that continues to inspire bridal style today.

Poppy Delevingne leaving the Claridge's, a 5-star hotel at the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street in Mayfair, in LondonPoppy Delevingne leaving the Claridge’s, a 5-star hotel at the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street in Mayfair, in London, on May 16, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Craig Harris / Derek Jarvis / Will Alexander)

The custom Chanel gown showcased Lagerfeld’s signature craftsmanship, featuring a flowing sheer skirt overlay and intricate floral and beaded appliqués that embellished the bodice and hem, blending ethereal romance with haute couture detail.

Poppy Delevingne looks stunning in her custom Chanel wedding dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a sheer skirt overlay and intricate floral appliquesPoppy Delevingne looks stunning in her custom Chanel wedding dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a sheer skirt overlay and intricate floral appliques

Among the many standout celebrity wedding dresses, this Chanel creation remains one of the most iconic, especially for brides drawn to timeless elegance and the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld’s couture vision.

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Poppy Delevingne and her sister Cara Delevingne, who served as Maid of Honor, share a moment at Poppy's wedding, both elegantly dressed in ChanelPoppy Delevingne and her sister Cara Delevingne, who served as Maid of Honor, share a moment at Poppy’s wedding, both elegantly dressed in Chanel

As she adjusted Poppy’s dress, Cara Delevingne revealed a striking Yantra-inspired tattoo spanning her upper back and neck—one of several bold pieces that reflect her edgy style and spiritual influences.

For a closer look at Cara Delevingne’s tattoos and their meanings, including this geometric design, check out our full breakdown.

Cara Delevingne revealed her upper back Yantra-inspired tattoo while adjusting Poppy Delevingne’s custom Chanel wedding dressCara Delevingne revealed her upper back Yantra-inspired tattoo while adjusting Poppy Delevingne’s custom Chanel wedding dress

After dating for seven years, Poppy Delevingne and James Cook, an aerospace entrepreneur, got engaged in October 2012. They married in 2014, but their marriage reportedly ended around 2022 or 2023.

James Cook and Poppy Delevingne at their wedding at St Paul's ChurchJames Cook and Poppy Delevingne at their wedding at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, on May 16, 2014, in London, England

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Cara Delevingne Shines as Maid of Honor in Flowing Chanel Couture Dress

Little sister Cara Delevingne, a very attentive Maid of Honor, matched Poppy’s dress with a Chanel Couture flowy white frock with flutter sleeves.

Cara Delevingne in a white Chanel dress outside St. Paul's ChurchCara Delevingne in a white Chanel dress outside St. Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge, London, England, on May 16, 2014

Because this supermodel always insists on being fierce and fabulous, Cara accessorized with a two-toned Chanel flap bag and block-heeled runway-worthy sandals, which boosted her 5 feet 7 ¼ inches (170.8 cm) height.

Cara Delevingne turned heads in a flutter-sleeve Chanel bridesmaid dress, featuring delicate sheer layers and a romantic flowy silhouetteCara Delevingne turned heads in a flutter-sleeve Chanel bridesmaid dress, featuring delicate sheer layers and a romantic flowy silhouette

Poppy reportedly had 17 bridesmaids and flower girls at her wedding!

Cara Delevingne carried a two-tone Chanel flap bag in classic black and white quilting, adding a chic designer touch to her bridesmaid lookCara Delevingne carried a two-tone Chanel flap bag in classic black and white quilting, adding a chic designer touch to her bridesmaid look

Poppy Delevingne’s Chanel wedding still stands out as one of the most fashionable celebrity weddings we’ve seen.

Cara Delevingne completed her bridesmaid look with black-and-white block-heeled sandals, showing off her dark pedicure and perfectly styled feetCara Delevingne completed her bridesmaid look with black-and-white block-heeled sandals, showing off her dark pedicure and perfectly styled feet

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