Fifty-five years after Bianca Jagger stunned the fashion world by wearing a Yves Saint Laurent skirt suit to marry Mick Jagger, her alternative wedding ensemble has become a firm favourite among a new generation of brides. On Sunday, pop star Dua Lipa became the latest celebrity to embrace this trend when she married actor Callum Turner in an intimate ceremony in London. Photographs captured the couple on the steps of Old Marylebone town hall, beaming under a shower of confetti. Turner donned a navy suit, while Lipa wore an ivory skirt suit reminiscent of Jagger's iconic look, complete with a wide-brimmed hat.
The Enduring Appeal of the Nonconformist Bride
While Jagger's suit was considered unconventional in 1971, it has gained renewed relevance in recent years. Amal Clooney nodded to the style in a white Stella McCartney co-ord and floppy hat when she married George Clooney in Venice in 2014. Model Emily Ratajkowski referenced it with a yellow mustard Zara suit and veiled brown hat for her 2018 wedding. At the 2025 Met Gala, stylists for actor Zendaya cited the wedding ensemble as inspiration for her outfit, while Kerry Washington and Anna Sawai also appeared influenced by Jagger.
Why Brides Are Choosing Separates
Rosie Boydell-Wiles, a stylist and bridal expert, attributes part of the appeal to the nonconformist attitude Jagger embodied. "The best bridal looks in history are the ones where you can see that the bride has really thought about who she is, what suits her and how she wants to illustrate her personality through her look, regardless of what is deemed to be on trend," she explains.
During the 1970s, floor-length lacy dresses with billowing sleeves were common. Jagger's 'Le Smoking' jacket, worn with nothing underneath, a bias-cut skirt to conceal her secret pregnancy, and a giant sunhat epitomised rock 'n' roll rebellion. At the time, a skirt suit instead of a dress was shocking in itself, and a plunging neckline was considered scandalous. Saint Laurent had only introduced the jacket five years earlier, and it was initially snubbed by clients who deemed it too risqué.
Dua Lipa's Modern Homage
Lipa's homage to Jagger was designed by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli. The blazer featured the brand's signature surrealist-inspired buttons, including an evil eye and a lion's head. A blush-coloured corset and hip padding integrated into the jacket gave it a sculpted shape. Her hat, designed by British milliner Stephen Jones, featured a gold underbrim, reportedly a trick to add a glow to the wearer's face. The greatest distinction was Lipa's choice of accessories. The 30-year-old British singer completed her look with white gloves and a six-figure Bulgari Serpenti necklace she previously wore to the Brit Awards.
A Trend That Keeps Giving
Toying with gender lines, Jagger's look ushered in a new era of bridal fashion. Henrietta Rix, co-founder of the fashion brand Rixo, says it has become an enduring reference, with a recent rise in brides searching for separate pieces. The brand sells a skirt and long-sleeved top that alludes to the look. "Jagger's look encourages modern-day brides to be authentic to their style, experiment with separates or different shapes, and most importantly feel confident on their wedding day," she says.
Lipa's civil ceremony took place before a rumoured three-day Sicilian celebration in Palermo. Boydell-Wiles notes that separates are particularly appealing for brides who, like Lipa, are having more than one event. "It gives them an opportunity to do something they wouldn't do for their main day," she explains. It also allows the wearer to "show different facets of their personality".
On stage, Lipa wears sparkly mini dresses and bodysuits. Boydell-Wiles says her bridal look helps cement the idea of "who she really is rather than an onstage persona". While fans wait to see if the retro references continue in Italy, her Jagger-inspired look has already secured her a place in bridal fashion history.
