Packham’s regular design presence on the red carpets of Los Angeles infuses the Hollywood crowd with the glamour they adore. Jenny Packham bridal gowns are at the cutting edge of fashion, and are often described as art deco with a real 1920′s & 1930′s feel.
French designer Delphine Manivet is causing quite a stir with today’s young fashion conscious brides to-be. She studied fashion design in Paris and worked for Rochas but very quickly realized that she wanted to open her own fashion house which she did in 2004. Since then Delphine Manivet has become an international name and brides around the world are able to enjoy wearing her whimsical and romantic ‘boho’ style that is her signature.
Inbal Dror is an haute couture and wedding dress designer who’s studio is located in Ashdod, Israel. She puts together spectacular wedding and evening gowns, and takes orders for custom made ensembles that can be designed specifically to the needs of the person buying the dress. Her 2012 wedding couture collection has a Roman inspiration with gowns made of lavish tulle, lace, and fish tail hems.
Corina Snow Bridal Couture, designs vintage gowns that reminisce the classic designs and elegance of the past. These gowns emphasise a women’s shape and femininity using quality luxurious silk fabrics. Corina’s vast experience in design, coupled with your individual ideas, pictures, and inspirations, guides her to create a gown that not only suits your physical attributes but also complements the overall design and theme of your wedding.
Monique Lhuillier has become one of the leading innovative fashion houses. The designs are chic, glamorous and always luxurious with the utmost attention to detail and quality.
LeLuxe began out of a need to preserve the style of the 1920s Flapper era. Throughout the years they have revived and reinvented gowns in a modern style, and worked on perfecting fabulous beaded gowns, cotton embroidered dresses, and vintage inspired accessories.
Sue Wong’s designs are as timeless as they are romantic. Flattering, lyrical, Sue Wong’s fashions work a kind of magic; drawing on a potion of mystique and seduction, the clothes take on a power of their own. Alluring and evocative, a Sue Wong design often echoes period style while remaining modern and utterly of the moment.
Packham’s regular design presence on the red carpets of Los Angeles infuses the Hollywood crowd with the glamour they adore. Jenny Packham bridal gowns are at the cutting edge of fashion, and are often described as art deco with a real 1920′s & 1930′s feel.
Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of American women. A true luxury lover, Acra delights in making women look and feel beautiful. Her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic.
Alice Temperley’s timeless, feminine designs combine meticulous detail and embellishments with an English eccentricity and personality drawing on everything British.
From the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Gwendolynne Burkin
Gwendolynne Burkin is a rising star of Australian fashion. She launched her own signature label Gwendolynne in 1997 and has established a reputation for beautifully executed clothing with a strong European flavour. Gwendolynne’s designs: have won Fashions on the Field at the Dubai World Cup; were exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum Sydney; appeared in Mercedes advertising campaigns; featured in international Nokia and Sony advertising campaigns; have been commissioned for the Australian Ballet; are showcased at The Salvador Dali ongoing collection in Milan and have been seen on countless celebrities at red carpet events.
Australian Designer Megan Zeims has created a gorgeous new collection, as an answer to the struggle she experienced to find a beautiful gown that perfectly suited her own ethereal, feminine style… and most importanly wasn’t over-priced.
“At Grace we personally create stunning ready-to-wear wedding dresses from the finest French laces and silks together with handmade accessories and lingerie. The collection takes inspiration from the ‘free-spirit’ of the Bohemian era and combines it with the charm and authenticity that exists only in the most beautiful vintage & antique heirloom pieces of yesteryear.The designs are not only gorgeous and unique but without the excessive price tag.”
Catherine brings an inspired talent to the world of fashion. Elements of her past and present are brought together in beautiful collections – pieces that bring a sense of femininity and uniqueness to the women who find them.Catherine Deane Website – Twitter
Delphine Manivet
French designer Delphine Manivet is causing quite a stir with today’s young fashion conscious brides to-be. She studied fashion design in Paris and worked for Rochas but very quickly realized that she wanted to open her own fashion house which she did in 2004. Since then Delphine Manivet has become an international name and brides around the world are able to enjoy wearing her whimsical and romantic ‘boho’ style that is her signature.Website – Facebook
Gwendolynne Burkin is a rising star of Australian fashion. She launched her own signature label Gwendolynne in 1997 and has established a reputation for beautifully executed clothing with a strong European flavour. Gwendolynne’s designs: have won Fashions on the Field at the Dubai World Cup; were exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum Sydney; appeared in Mercedes advertising campaigns; featured in international Nokia and Sony advertising campaigns; have been commissioned for the Australian Ballet; are showcased at The Salvador Dali ongoing collection in Milan and have been seen on countless celebrities at red carpet events.
Claire Pettibone says about her work, “When I design a collection I strive to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; take her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses and magnificent goddesses. In today’s modern world we need to pause and indulge in beauty.”
While browsing online, I was happy to find this beautiful photo gallery of wedding hairstyle trends for Bohemian brides from The Lane. (http://thelane.com)Inspired by high end shopping streets around the world, The LANE is the wedding industry’s definitive online fashion directory, connectingstylish brides with a carefully chosen selection of the most sought after designer brands in the industry.
I recently shot a fashion shoot, styled by Merci NY and was incredibly inspired by the experience and on an emotional high for several days after. Shortly following that, another one of my brides-to-be, asked my opinion about her wedding dress and sent me to the website of I designer I love- Yolan Cris. This all got me to actively think about bridal fashion. I have always been a bit obsessed with bridal fashion- after all, it is always before my eyes and lenses. So, I thought I would write about some of the beautiful creations that I dream about photographing. Perhaps it will be of some interest to my brides and readers. Perhaps it will even encourage them to run out and splurge! (Grooms should not be reading this post perhaps ). I remember when I got married, the difficult process of picking the right dress. I didn’t know where to start from and had no vision in mind to guide my choice. I was fortunate, after being haunted by indecision and five possibilities that I could not narrow down, that my Mom was there to help make the final critical decision.
I was married over four years ago already! While I am certainly happy about that, I do wish I could do it all over again so I could wear all those beautiful dresses. As you can see, some of the dresses that I picked to show are white, but not all of them. I think most of the brides, when they think about a wedding dress, cannot help but envision the traditional gown. However, I think different colors like cream, subtle golds, earth tones, soft pink and blush – can all be very glamorous, romantic, feminine, and possibly more expressive of the bride’s personality.
I especially like vintage looking dresses with all their beautiful details inc. the beading, unique fabrics, the natural flow of the fabric etc. Many of the designers that I mentioned below have had their dresses worn on red carpets, so I bride cannot help but feel swathed in glamour wearing one.
When I take pictures on the wedding day, if the bride is wearing a spectacular or unique dress with beautiful accessories,
it undeniably inspires me to push the limits of my creativity as a photographer. I want to capture her, not only as she is, but as she feels and imagines herself to be.
Jenny Packham
Packham’s regular design presence on the red carpets of Los Angeles infuses the Hollywood crowd with the glamour they adore. Jenny Packham bridal gowns are at the cutting edge of fashion, and are often described as art deco with a real 1920′s & 1930′s feel.
Elegant eveningwear, inspired by vintage and Asian influences, defines the Marchesa CoElegant eveningwear, inspired by vintage and Asian influences, defines the Marchesa Collection. The beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic.
French designer Delphine Manivet is causing quite a stir with today’s young fashion conscious brides to-be. She studied fashion design in Paris and worked for Rochas but very quickly realized that she wanted to open her own fashion house which she did in 2004. Since then Delphine Manivet has become an international name and brides around the world are able to enjoy wearing her whimsical and romantic ‘boho’ style that is her signature.
With a deep desire for the romance and the simple decadence of a bygone era of femininity, Portland, Oregon designer Sarah Seven is able to create unique pieces that are vintage inspired but decidingly modern. Her bridal, special occasion and ready to wear collections are a rare glimpse into the perfected and intricate arrangement of blossoming ruffles, delicate fabrics, and flowing layers.
Sue Wong’s designs are as timeless as they are romantic. Flattering, lyrical, Sue Wong’s fashions work a kind of magic; drawing on a potion of mystique and seduction, the clothes take on a power of their own. Alluring and evocative, a Sue Wong design often echoes period style while remaining modern and utterly of the moment.
Gwendolynne Burkin is a rising star of Australian fashion. She launched her own signature label Gwendolynne in 1997 and has established a reputation for beautifully executed clothing with a strong European flavour. Gwendolynne’s designs: have won Fashions on the Field at the Dubai World Cup; were exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum Sydney; appeared in Mercedes advertising campaigns; featured in international Nokia and Sony advertising campaigns; have been commissioned for the Australian Ballet; are showcased at The Salvador Dali ongoing collection in Milan and have been seen on countless celebrities at red carpet events.
Renowned Stylist Charlie Brear has brought together her years of experience in fashion to create The Vintage Wedding Dress Company, showcasing to her customers a unique and enviable collection of wedding dresses and accessories.
Tasteful kitsch or tongue-in-cheek elegance are two ways of describing Ida Sjöstedts design philosophy. Her aim is to create beautiful, sexy clothes for women who don’t take dressing up too seriously –and who see fashion as something fun rather than as a must.
The ROSA CLARÁ GROUP conveys hope and creates a magical environment wrapped up in beauty, elegance and unique style. Rosa Clará has always been in the fashion sector. However, at the beginning of the 90s, she realised that many women were deeply dissatisfied with what was available in the wedding market. There was a new profile of bride: women who had become established in the world of employment and had great fashion sensibility and flair. These brides wanted to get married in a special gown that made them feel unique and wanted their gowns to reflect their unique personalities. They wanted a dress with ‘magic’ that dazzled their partners and made them feel stunning and spectacular.
Alice Temperley’s timeless, feminine designs combine meticulous detail and embellishments with an English eccentricity and personality drawing on everything British.
Monique Lhuillier has become one of the leading innovative fashion houses. The designs are chic, glamorous and always luxurious with the utmost attention to detail and quality.
Claire Pettibone says about her work, “When I design a collection I strive to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; take her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses and magnificent goddesses. In today’s modern world we need to pause and indulge in beauty.”
Catherine brings an inspired talent to the world of fashion. Elements of her past and present are brought together in beautiful collections – pieces that bring a sense of femininity and uniqueness to the women who find them.
Monique Lhuillier has become one of the leading innovative fashion houses. The designs are chic, glamorous and always luxurious with the utmost attention to detail and quality.
Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of American women. A true luxury lover, Acra delights in making women look and feel beautiful. Her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic.
Inbal Dror is an haute couture and wedding dress designer who’s studio is located in Ashdod, Israel. She puts together spectacular wedding and evening gowns, and takes orders for custom made ensembles that can be designed specifically to the needs of the person buying the dress. Her 2012 wedding couture collection has a Roman inspiration with gowns made of lavish tulle, lace, and fish tail hems.
Corina Snow Bridal Couture, designs vintage gowns that reminisce the classic designs and elegance of the past. These gowns emphasise a women’s shape and femininity using quality luxurious silk fabrics. Corina’s vast experience in design, coupled with your individual ideas, pictures, and inspirations, guides her to create a gown that not only suits your physical attributes but also complements the overall design and theme of your wedding.
Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of American women. A true luxury lover, Acra delights in making women look and feel beautiful. Her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic.
Lebanese designer Elie Saab has long been a leading name in haute couture in the Middle East, where his romantic, crystal-encrusted gowns attracted princesses to his Beirut atelier, opened in 1982 when he was just 18 years old. His ready-to-wear line, which launched in 1998 in Milan, heralds the same feminine aesthetic as his couture dresses, with brightly colored silks, chiffons, pearl beading, and embroidered lace.
LeLuxe began out of a need to preserve the style of the 1920s Flapper era. Throughout the years they have revived and reinvented gowns in a modern style, and worked on perfecting fabulous beaded gowns, cotton embroidered dresses, and vintage inspired accessories.
I know it’s not quite related to weddings, but I love the dresses that were used for this fashion shoot, especially the blush dress! It can definitely also apply to weddings, as these outfits would make for incredible wedding fashion.
As a photographer I adore the work of fashion photographer, Peter Lindbergh, who did this amazing shoot in a beautiful old hotel. It was such a perfect visual setting for those beautiful fashion pieces.
In this shoot for Vogue, Natalie says she was modeling clothes from Rodarte, J. Mendel, Prada and others. Here are my favorite photos from that shoot:
Lebanese designer Elie Saab has long been a leading name in haute couture in the Middle East, where his romantic, crystal-encrusted gowns attracted princesses to his Beirut atelier, opened in 1982 when he was just 18 years old. His ready-to-wear line, which launched in 1998 in Milan, heralds the same feminine aesthetic as his couture dresses, with brightly colored silks, chiffons, pearl beading, and embroidered lace.
The ROSA CLARÁ GROUP conveys hope and creates a magical environment wrapped up in beauty, elegance and unique style. Rosa Clará has always been in the fashion sector. However, at the beginning of the 90s, she realised that many women were deeply dissatisfied with what was available in the wedding market. There was a new profile of bride: women who had become established in the world of employment and had great fashion sensibility and flair. These brides wanted to get married in a special gown that made them feel unique and wanted their gowns to reflect their unique personalities. They wanted a dress with ‘magic’ that dazzled their partners and made them feel stunning and spectacular.
After traveling the world for inspiration and settling in fashion capital Paris, Italian-born designer Gabriella Cortese started Antik Batik in 1992. With an eclectic mix of European and Indonesian influences, the label’s fabulously romantic designs combine colorful prints with eye-catching embellishments. Choose from beautifully beaded shoulder bags, tribal-print cocktail dresses and luxe coverups.
Sue Wong’s designs are as timeless as they are romantic. Flattering, lyrical, Sue Wong’s fashions work a kind of magic; drawing on a potion of mystique and seduction, the clothes take on a power of their own. Alluring and evocative, a Sue Wong design often echoes period style while remaining modern and utterly of the moment.
Monique Lhuillier has become one of the leading innovative fashion houses. The designs are chic, glamorous and always luxurious with the utmost attention to detail and quality.
Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of American women. A true luxury lover, Acra delights in making women look and feel beautiful. Her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic.
Lebanese designer Elie Saab has long been a leading name in haute couture in the Middle East, where his romantic, crystal-encrusted gowns attracted princesses to his Beirut atelier, opened in 1982 when he was just 18 years old. His ready-to-wear line, which launched in 1998 in Milan, heralds the same feminine aesthetic as his couture dresses, with brightly colored silks, chiffons, pearl beading, and embroidered lace.
Maria Lucia Hohan invites women to be self confident, intriguing, playful, feminine, to become urban divas no matter the context they find themselves in. The outfits come as a powerful accessory that should enhance any woman’s strong personality and inner beauty who should claim her rights to be noticed and admired. And she does that by wearing sheer silk, colored mousseline, glazed satin that come together with leather, metal textures and laser cut details used as unique accessories.
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). I remember when I got married, the difficult process of picking the right dress. I didn’t know where to start from and had no vision in mind to guide my choice. I was fortunate, after being haunted by indecision and five possibilities that I could not narrow down, that my Mom was there to help make the final critical decision.
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Dakota Fanning in Elie Saab
Fan Bingbing in Elie Saab
Valentino Haute Couture
Mandy Moore in Monique Lhullier at the Oscars
Reem Acra | Ready To Wear Resort 2013
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