Ivy Getty.Photo: Jose Villa
The 26-year-old socialite and heir to the Getty family oil fortune grew up in the family’s San Francisco mansion and remembers always seeing her late grandmother Ann Getty (the wife of Gordon Getty, 87), wearing Galliano’s designs.
“After my grandmother’s passing — she was really more like a mother to me — I felt this connection to John. I knew I wanted him to create the dress for my wedding. My aunt Vanessa, who I am very close to, was connected to him through a friend, and here we are,” Ivy toldVogue.
For herwedding to photographer Tobias Engelat City Hall in San Francisco, Ivy and Galliano worked together to create an “incredibly personal” broken glass Maison Margiela Haute Couture gown.
“We just understood each other. From growing up around his designs and knowing them so well, I felt like I already knew him, but this whole experience allowed me to get to know a new part of him,” Ivy toldVogue. “The entire process was incredibly personal, which allowed us to get even closer. The feelings [that came along with] creating my wedding dress never got old, I am still pinching myself.”
Ivy Love Getty and Tobias Alexander Engel.Jose Villa
Mostly discussing the design together over Zoom, Galliano crafted a unique four-layer gown featuring reflecting broken glass pieces across Ivy’s bodice. “The bottom layer is a full corset matched to Ivy’s skin tone with slightly padded hips to give that smaller waist. The second layer is a tulle dress cut on the bias. The third layer is a white tulle dress, which creates a kind of ‘filtrage’. And the final layer is a mirror fragment dress, which isn’t fitted but hangs like a tunic from the shoulders,” Galliano, the creative director of Maison Margiela, toldVogue.
“Through the cracked mirror, you see the form of the body,” Galliano continued. “A big percentage of the dress is real mirror, but because she has to walk in it, we created a substance that would evoke real mirror but weigh considerably less. The fragments are linked together with wire, like jewelry. Finally, we pulled beige bias-cut leather strings through the fragments to give the texture a cooler look. I didn’t want it to look too precious.”
Ivy Love Getty, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Tobias Alexander Engel.Jose Villa
Ivy honored her grandmother, who passed away in 2020, with her engagement ring. Her new husband Engel proposed with a sapphire engagement ring that has Ivy’s grandmother’s diamonds placed around the center stone.
“Not physically having two of the most important people in my life with me on my wedding day is extremely hard, but through John’s vision and creativity, he was easily able to bring their presence to life,” Ivy said.
Ivy Love Getty, Tobias Alexander Engel and wedding party.Jose Villa
“I am so PROUD of the woman you’ve become. If you’re ever in any doubt- I have loved you and will love you, forever,” Taylor-Joy added. “CONGRATULATIONS LIL SPICE MONKEY! You truly were the most beautiful bride 💋♥️👯♀️.”
“I love you so much Ans. Always and forever,” Getty replied in an affectionate comment. “You were the best maid of honor I could have ever imagined and we had SO much fun. Unforgettable and an incredible weekend full of love and magic.”
source: people.com
