New for 2010, Little Doves has created the Lincoln Cathedral Gown in silk and the end result is pure style and luxury. 

As with the original Lincoln Cathedral Gown, this gown has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, a former Bishop of Lincoln.  The design has been inspired by St Hugh’s closest friend, that of a white swan.  He took inspiration from the swan when designing the roof vaults of St Hugh’s Choir. They are said to replicate the bird stretching its half-folded wings ready to fly.

The gown’s skirt has been inspired by this concept; the silk undergown represents the body of the swan, with the fine silk organza overgown being the wings. Both are joined together by silk robings to replicate the ribs of the roof vaulting.

The panels of embroidery and beadwork on the bodice front and the large rose on the centre skirt panel replicate some of the Cathedral’s marvellous stonework. The short, puff sleeves are made in silk and covered with organza. All exposed edges have been sealed with tiny French seams. The finished gown has a wonderful delicate aura of grace and beauty, so reflecting of the qualities of St Hughs’s swan.

Complimentary personalised bibs and godmother handkerchiefs are also available.