Who Wears Costarellos: Celebrities, Royals and the Carrie Johnson Wedding Dress
Who Wears Costarellos: Celebrities, Royals and the Carrie Johnson Wedding Dress
Costarellos has dressed Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Paulson, Chrissy Teigen, Gillian Anderson, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly Clarkson and Alia Bhatt, along with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan. In the UK the name is best known for Carrie Johnson’s May 2021 wedding dress, which she rented through MyWardrobe HQ.
Quick answer
- Celebrities: Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Paulson, Chrissy Teigen, Gillian Anderson, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly Clarkson and Alia Bhatt.
- Royals: Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan.
- The wedding dress: Carrie Johnson, then Carrie Symonds, wore a Costarellos dress to marry Boris Johnson in May 2021. She rented it through MyWardrobe HQ. It retailed at around GBP 2,830.
- Get the look now: the current collection at Luxury Handbags runs from $290 to $5,470, with lace dresses from $2,430.
Why public figures choose Costarellos
Costarellos is a Greek house, founded in Athens in 1998 by Christos Costarellos, who is still its Founder and Creative Director. He was born in Duesseldorf, raised in Greece, studied fashion design in Greece and took a master’s degree in theatre costume design at the London College of Fashion. He still sketches every design and oversees production, which the house keeps in-house.
The signatures are French lace, crystal embroidery and embellishment, set on romantic, feminine evening lines. Greek mythology, tradition and landscape run through the collections. That mix of real craft and a soft, flattering shape suits events where the clothes will be photographed from every side, and it explains the range of names below. It is also stocked by more than 50 retailers, including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Net-A-Porter, Mytheresa, Moda Operandi and Luisa Via Roma.
The Carrie Johnson wedding dress
Carrie Johnson, then Carrie Symonds, chose a Costarellos dress for her wedding to Boris Johnson in May 2021. She did not buy it. She rented it through MyWardrobe HQ, a UK fashion rental service, and the dress had retailed at around GBP 2,830.
The story put the house in front of a wide British audience and attached its name to the idea of renting a designer wedding dress. It also showed something the label does well: a romantic dress that works for a bride who wants an evening designer piece in place of a traditional bridal gown. For a bride who wants the same feel today, the off white pieces in the current collection suit a civil ceremony, a small wedding and a reception change.
Royal wearers
Three royal women have worn the label: Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan. Royal dressing calls for coverage, a clean line and detail that reads at a distance, and the Costarellos lace gowns and sleeved silhouettes meet all of it. For a formal day event, look to the lace midi dresses. For an evening reception, the sleeved velvet and lace gowns are the closest match to the royal register.
How to get the look now
None of the pieces below is a copy of a dress worn by a named person. They are current Costarellos styles in the same spirit, chosen by occasion.
1. Kalissa Guipure Lace Dress in Pearl Blue
$2,430. One of the house’s iconic repeat styles, a guipure lace gown. It also comes in vintage rose at the same price.
2. Brennie Lurex Georgette Dress in Pink
$2,000. The other iconic repeat: a deep V-neck, gathered sleeves, a detachable buckle belt and a thigh-high split. It is made in UK 4 to UK 18, and in purple too.
3. Leona Beaded French Lace Cami Midi Dress in Off White
$3,110. A beaded French lace midi in off white, the closest current piece for a bride who wants a Costarellos dress for a civil ceremony.
4. Maristelle Crepe Column Dress in Off White
$3,210. A clean off white crepe column for a pared back wedding look.
5. Aliska Silk Velvet Lace Applique Gown in Electric Blue
$3,730. High neck, bishop sleeves and beaded lace applique: the most royal of the current gowns.
6. Mellorie Embroidered Crystals Gown in Light Rose
$5,370. Crystal embroidery on a light rose gown, for a red carpet and a black tie gala.
Which look suits which occasion
| Occasion | Pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Civil ceremony bride | Leona in off white | $3,110 |
| Wedding guest | Kalissa guipure lace dress | $2,430 |
| Formal day event | Brennie lurex georgette dress | $2,000 |
| Evening reception | Aliska velvet gown | $3,730 |
| Black tie gala | Mellorie crystals gown | $5,370 |
Sizes run from UK 6 to UK 18 in most styles. Costarellos uses French sizing, so FR 36 is a UK 8 and a US 4. Browse every long style in evening gowns and the full range on the Costarellos brand page. Luxury Handbags ships worldwide from its UAE and Australia hubs by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured with a signature on delivery, and every piece is verified authentic.
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Frequently asked questions
Which celebrities have worn Costarellos?
Celebrities who have worn Costarellos include Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Paulson, Chrissy Teigen, Gillian Anderson, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly Clarkson and Alia Bhatt.
Which royals wear Costarellos?
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan have all worn Costarellos.
Did Carrie Johnson wear Costarellos for her wedding?
Yes. Carrie Johnson, then Carrie Symonds, wore a Costarellos dress for her May 2021 wedding to Boris Johnson. She rented it through MyWardrobe HQ, and it had retailed at around GBP 2,830.
Who designs Costarellos?
Christos Costarellos founded the house in Athens in 1998 and remains its Founder and Creative Director. He still sketches every design and oversees production.
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