His Royal Highness Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding has the fashion world all atwitter. Although we’ve long been speculating on the guests, the decor, the flowers and the honeymoon, nothing’s kept people guessing like Kate’s wedding gown. In light of the excitement, Women’s Wear Daily asked several designers to submit their ideas. Here are our favorites from the bunch.

Karl Lagerfeld (above)


Chris Benz


Christian Lacroix


Frida Giannini, Gucci


Jason Wu


Tom Mora, vice president of wedding and special occasion, J. Crew


Peter Copping, Nina Ricci


Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, Valentino


Rachel Roy


Alberta Ferretti


Badgley Mischka

Doo-Ri Chung, Doo.Ri

Lyn Devon


Elizabeth Emanuel, who co-designed Diana’s dress in 1981

You can see the full gallery and read the designers’ commentary over at Women’s Wear Daily.

Which of these gowns catch your fancy? We love the Valentino and Nina Ricci ones.