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By AbiSilvester on May 5th, 2009
I’m breaking all my own rules on Bridalwave today; first it was the cake toppers, now here’s a dress from a designer who insists on displaying all her work in black and white, which I generally disapprove of when I’m looking at something I might be about to spend thousands of pounds on!
But pet rants aside, I’m really rather taken with this fabulously chic French tulle gown by Ana Cristache. It’s a fashionable high-waisted silhouette, spangled with hand-made applique flowers and set off by adorable oversized bow. It’s one of many innovative designs in Cristache’s made-to-measure collection which can be viewed online here. Prices start at £1,500
Related: Red carpet glamour at Ana Cristache | ‘Babette’ French tulle dress at J. Crew
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By AbiSilvester on April 22nd, 2009
It’s not often I indulge my fantasies by saying it, but if I was getting married any time soon I’d totally go with a dress like this one, from Stewart Parvin’s Black Label collection: it’s elegant, classic yet charged with a twist of daring that’s brought by the crimson sash and exquisitely sculpted bodice. Everything about it says ‘I might be about to tie the knot, but I’m in no hurry to stop dressing to impress!’
If you like this style, it’s fairly typical of Parvin’s look, which favours dramatic contrasts and ultra-feminine shapes. You can either browse for stockists online, or visit his showroom at 14 Motcomb Street, London.
Related: Monochrome style at Stewart Parvin | Timeless A-line bridal gown at Stewart Parvin
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By AbiSilvester on April 20th, 2009
I’m not sure if it was the designer’s intention, but to me this ultra-long dress has a real hippie-chic vibe about it, which adds appeal for brides who want a really special dress that’s light, girlish and not at all stuffy. The fabric has a cut-out lace pattern throughout, and the cut is empire line, creating the illusion of an even longer skirt.
I like the collision of pretty prim bridal and folksy sun dress about this, and can see it going down a storm at a summer wedding. If this dress speaks to your inner flower child, it’s available at Pronovias
Related: ‘Sendero’ by Manuel Mota I Pick of the week: Manuel Mota
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By AbiSilvester on April 16th, 2009
It must be the time of year getting to me, because I’m not usually a flowery person, but floral motifs on dresses are really speaking to me at the moment – and, it seems, to some of the top designers, too.
This short and kicky little number from Suzanne Neville’s ’09 collection is wonderfully light and playful. You’d have to love your legs (and be prepared to show off a little cleavage) to feel comfortable in it, but for those with the brass to pull it off, Antoinette is a fabulous choice. I was even more impressed when I saw the same dress in black, which makes for a daring and dramatic evening dress. Follow the jump to see for yourself! Suzanne Neville dresses are available at the designers showrooms in Wimslow, Guilford and Knightsbridge.
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By AbiSilvester on April 15th, 2009
’50s wedding dresses are hugely popular at the moment and their ultra feminine silhouettes are a clear influence in many designers’ current collections.
If this is a style you like, why not cut to the chase and buy vintage? I spotted this fine specimen over at Love Miss Daisy, which stocks a steady stream of high quality second-hand wedding gowns from the 50s right through to the 80s. It’s a voluminous, princess-style dress with a stunning illusion lace neckline over a sweetheart style lining. One of the most striking features of the dress is its train, which is neatly pinned into an adorable bow. See over the jump for a back view.
Related: Vintage 1950s bridal gown from Vintagedress of Bristol | The Vintage Wedding Dress Company
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By AbiSilvester on April 7th, 2009
There’s a lot of buzz forming around David Fielden’s current collection recently showcased in Milan, which has some of the most exciting contemporary dresses available at the moment. But it’s this stunning, full-length ballgown that has really stolen my heart.
The champagne-and-cream frock is a real triumph of tulle and satin, with a fairytale quality that will appeal to any bride’s more romantic side. But far from being overly soppy, it’s restrained enough to be on the right side of meringe and is stamped all over with Fielden’s signature sassy style. Who could resist the dreamy starburst detailing on the skirt?
Visit Davidfielden.co.uk for stockist details
Related: Yay or nay: tulle ballgown | Tulle ‘Flora’ dress at Ian Stuart
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By Andrea Thatcher on March 3rd, 2009
If you’re looking for a dress with that couture look, you know the one I mean, then Ian Stuart is an excellent option. The dresses range around 1,500 British Pounds and look a lot more expensive than a lot of dresses in the same range, in my opinion. A couture dress is hard to pull of and requires a *couture* wedding to go along with it, but if that matches your style this one is beautiful. You could probably ditch the arm poofs.
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 26th, 2009
As most of you know, I was covering New York Fashion Week for ShinyStyle and CatwalkQueen last week, hence the slowdown in coverage here. Your reward for being so patient with me? Straight off the runway wedding dresses! Ralph Lauren may or may not have had weddings in mind when he created the white dresses that floated down his Fall 09 runway last week, but I couldn’t think of anything else.
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 24th, 2009
Hello all! I’m finally back from New York Fashion Week. And, okay, a day or two to recharge and then cover the Oscars! While fashion week saw fewer wedding dresses than usual, the Oscars was a veritable bevy of wedding gown possibilities. The ladies came out in white in droves, droves I tell you! If you include all the oyster and silver options it was like a bridal fashion show. Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain and Melissa George in Dolce & Gabbana were probably the most obviously bridal. But Marisa Tomei’s Versace Atelier pleated gown was one of my favorites of the night, and my friend is already trying to figure out how to make Tina Fey’s Zac Posen her wedding dress.
Check them all out in the gallery below, and vote for your fave in a poll here.
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 10th, 2009
Suzanne Ermann’s ready-to-wedd collection is full of these circles created with satin edging on ruffling tulle overskirts, and it works particularly well on this cutaway-front dress. The short-in-front, long-in-back silhouette is straight off the fall 2008 runways of designers like Nina Ricci, Elie Saab and Balmain. It’s terrific for a more adventurous bride who wants to show off the killer stems she busted her butt for pre-wedding.
Fantasia dress by Suzanne Ermann.
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