Over five decades ago, Bianca Jagger made fashion history by creating an alternative to the traditional wedding dress, and brides today, including Dua Lipa, continue to pay homage to her iconic look.
The “Levitating” hitmaker became the latest celebrity to honor the Nicaraguan social activist’s wedding suit, but like many other brides, she stuck to the source material.
Bianca Jagger rocked the unforgettable ensemble in May 1971 when she tied the knot to Mick Jagger. Dua Lipa followed suit on Sunday, May 31, at her wedding to actor Callum Turner.
Dua Lipa Embodies Bianca Jagger’s Elegance For Her Wedding
Lipa and Turner tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, with the bride paying homage to Bianca’s historic suit skirt. Her unique two-piece ensemble featured a custom Schiaparelli skirt suit with a tailored ivory blazer embellished with personalized gold bijoux buttons.
The singer paired the jacket with a matching skirt featuring an asymmetrical, sculpted blush bustier trimmed in white lace. She completed the look with classy white gloves, Christian Louboutin shoes, and a white hat by Stephen Jones, as shared by PEOPLE.
The suit skirt wasn’t the only way Lipa evoked nostalgia, as the photographs of her leaving the town hall with Turner matched the pictures taken on Bianca’s big day with the Rolling Stones singer. Additionally, Lipa did her homework on Bianca’s iconic fit, as many believed the activist had worn trousers rather than a skirt.
Inside The Human Rights Activist’s Legendary Fashion Statement
According to InStyle, for some reason, many people recalled Bianca wearing a white blazer and matching trousers for her wedding to Mick, similar to Zendaya’s tribute fit at the 2025 Met Gala. Contrary to popular belief, Bianca donned a skirt at her 1971 union.
The iconic ensemble featured a bias-cut column skirt and Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking jacket. Bianca donned the fit without a blouse, showing off her ample chest. She accessorized with a wide-brim veiled sun hat and a crown of rosettes, arced around her face like a halo.
Bianca’s union with Mick caused a media frenzy at the time because French law dictated that the public would be allowed inside the St Tropez Town Hall the day of the civil ceremony. However, that didn’t stop the newlyweds from dashing out of the venue and speeding off in Mick’s Bentley to escape the paparazzi.
The Suit Skirt Inspired Emily Ratajkowski’s 2018 Wedding Ensemble
Bianca’s unconventional wedding ensemble became an inspiration for brides seeking something unique for their big day, with model Emily Ratajkowski following suit in 2018. According to Vogue, she followed the trend of rocking the suit with trousers instead of a skirt.
When Ratajkowski tied the knot to her ex-husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, she did so in a mustard pantsuit and a wide-brim black hat with a mini-mesh veil. Surprisingly, the ensemble didn’t break the bank, with Ratajkowski only spending $200 on the Zara suit.
The model shed more light on why she didn’t choose a more expensive suit in an interview with USA Today, revealing she used to get $200 to spend on shopping before a new school year. As for why Ratajkowski didn’t wear white, she said,
“I don’t like the concept that I have to be some kind of pure version to present myself to a man.”
Solange Knowles And Carrie Bradshaw Followed The Wedding Trend
Ratajkowski wasn’t the only bride to put a spin on Bianca’s wedding suit, with Beyoncé’s sister turning heads with her unique fit for her 2014 union with ex-husband, Alan Ferguson. Marie Claire covered the story, reporting that Solange Knowles looked stunning in a white Stephane Rolland jumpsuit.
Knowles styled the jumpsuit with a cape and even rode a bicycle to her wedding ceremony at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. The plunging, cream jumpsuit with its fabulous cape made Knowles appear not only cool but chic. Another bride who paid homage to Bianca’s style is “Sex and the City” lead star, Carrie Bradshaw.
The fictional character, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, finally walked down the aisle with her love interest, Mr. Big, played by Chris Noth, at the end of the first movie. After their disastrous first wedding, Bradshaw opted for a simple union in a vintage suit skirt design from the 1999 John Galliano collection, per Yolancris.
Dua Lipa Set To Have A More Lavish Wedding With Callum Turner
Lipa, the latest bride to honor Jagger’s suit skirt ensemble, subtly tied the knot to Turner on Sunday, May 31. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the lovebirds deliberately kept the ceremony low-key because they plan to hold a much larger and lavish celebration.
Besides rocking a similar ensemble to Bianca’s, Lipa added unique details for her day with Turner, including holding a yellow bouquet. Meanwhile, Turner looked dashing in a tailored navy suit, smiling brightly as he held hands with his bride while leaving the town hall.
Sources reported that the ceremony lasted 30 to 40 minutes, with the newlyweds leaving the venue in a black London cab. As for their second ceremony, they would allegedly mark the occasion with a lavish three-day event in Palermo, Sicily, later this week.