Amanda Wakeley

Amanda Wakeley, a self-taught designer from Chester, central England, was one of the many designers rumored to be creating Kate Middleton's wedding gown. Along with Princess Diana, Wakeley, whose designs lean heavily on the contemporary and glamorous side, has dressed a bevy of celebrities including Scarlett Johansson and Demi Moore. See some of her designs from past shows to get a taste of her style. Photo: A model walks the runway during the Amanda Wakeley Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on Sept. 21, 2010, in London.

A model walks the runway during the Amanda Wakeley Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on Sept. 21, 2010, in London.

A model walks the runway at the Amanda Wakeley Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on Feb. 22, 2011, in London.

Models walk the runway at the Amanda Wakeley Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on Feb. 22, 2011, in London.

Kate Middleton, in a midnight blue, vintage silk mikado Amanda Wakeley suit, waves as she arrives with Prince William, unseen, to officially open the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy in Darwen, England, April 11, 2011.

Actress Angelina Jolie wears an Amanda Wakeley design at the UK premiere of "Salt" on Aug. 16th, 2010, in London.

Actress Lea Michele wears an Amanda Wakeley gown at the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Barbra Streisand on Feb. 11, 2011, in Los Angeles.

A model walks down the catwalk at the Amanda Wakeley Fall/Winter 2010 fashion show during London Fashion Week on Feb. 23, 2010, in London.

A model walks the runway at the Amanda Wakeley Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on Feb. 22, 2011, in London.

A model walks the runway during the Amanda Wakeley Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week, on Sept. 21, 2010 in London.

A model walks the runway at the Amanda Wakeley Show during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 at Somerset House on Feb. 22, 2011 in London.

Models walk the runway during the Amanda Wakeley Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on Sept. 21, 2010 in London.