Bruce Oldfield

Considered one of Princess Diana's favorite designers, Bruce Oldfield is best known for his couture evening gowns and bridalwear. He was among those rumored to be designing Kate Middleton's royal wedding gown after her sister Pippa and mother Carole were spotted visiting his London boutique in January 2011. Oldfield's celebrity clients include Queen Rania of Jordan, Jerry Hall, Barbra Streisand and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Photo: A wedding gown from Bruce Oldfield's No. 34 collection.

A wedding gown from Bruce Oldfield's No. 34 collection.

A Kensington Palace employee stands next to a dress designed by Bruce Oldfield called "Time for Reflection" on Nov. 4, 2010, in London.

A wedding gown from Bruce Oldfield's No. 34 collection.

English journalist Anna Ford wears a design by Bruce Oldfield at the Pioneer British Academy Television Awards 2006 on May 7, 2006, in London.

A wedding gown from Bruce Oldfield's No. 34 collection.

A Bruce Oldfield scarlet chiffon dress is displayed at a photocall prior to an auction of several of Jerry Hall's vintage dresses in aid of the homeless charity Emmaus, at Sotheby's Olympia on June 9, 2008, in London.

A wedding gown from Bruce Oldfield's No. 34 collection.

Designer Bruce Oldfield, left, and Rebbeca Oldfield arrive at Vogue's 90th birthday party held at The Serpentine Gallery on Nov. 8, 2006, in London.