Michelle Keegan's Manchester-worn wedding dress sparks huge demand after Fool Me Once Netflix debut
20.01.2024 - 16:09
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A Manchester wedding dress worn by Michelle Keegan in the hit Netflix series Fool Me Once has sparked "global" demand as fans try to covet the exclusive design.
The quaint bridal shop in Eccles has witnessed its Maggie Sottero gown, bespoke and one-of-a-kind becoming sought after as the stunning dress hit screens in the new show.
The murder mystery thriller, starring Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern, has become Netflix's number one watched drama since it launched on January 1. It was revealed this week it's so far had 37 million streams across the world.
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Maria Kelly, the owner of Confetti Box, shared the story of how this particular gown captured the hearts of fans. Last August, a production member walked into the bridal haven seeking the perfect gown to embody the essence of the character. Maria's daughters, Emma, 42, and Jade, 39, provided the dress with extra lace for bespoke alterations for Michelle Keegan.
Maria, who has made appearances, along with her bridal dresses during storylines in ITV's Coronation Street, expressed her delight at the unexpected success.
She told the Manchester Evening News: "If I'd known how successful it was going to be, I'd have bought 50 of those dresses because everyone wants their own now." The gown, discontinued last year, has prompted inquiries from bridal enthusiasts worldwide eager to acquire the exclusive design.
Maria, who herself and dresses have made appearances during storylines in ITV's Coronation Street, expressed her delight at seeing her design featured in such a prominent production.
"People from all over the UK and the world have contacted us, asking where they can get the dress, but they can't," Maria