The Fall 2015 Carolina Herrera bridal collection is focused on romance, feminity and fantasy. When it comes to expressing elegance and sensuality Carolina Herrera thinks in details; handmade flower appliqués and embellishments on Chantilly lace and nude sheer materials add an element of illusion to her romantic collection.
The Vera Wang Spring 2015 bridal collection was Vera at her finest. Vera achieved a seductive and dramatic bridal look by releasing a short video instead of a live runway show. In a press release she explains that her intention is to reach a wider audience than she could with a catwalk presentation
“The opportunity to create a visual and expressive experience of the clothes, as interpreted by my fashion vision, is a whole new way for me to communicate with not only brides, but women everywhere,” she said. “In this instance, bridal becomes the artistic vehicle to advance my love of fashion in general. I hope you will enjoy this new experience.”
The lightness of being, delicate and discipline, sensual and seductive were the inspirations for the 2015 collection. The Vera Wang bride is as romantic as ever this season -princess and mermaid silhouettes as well as simpler column dress in lace and embroidered tulle. Overall the collection is the perfect blend of seductive beauty with a hint of mysterious elegance.
The Carolina Herrera Spring 2015 Bridal collection reflects the softness and the grace of romantic and traditional embroidered wedding gowns. The main focus of the collection is on “ hidden luxuries” such as the embellished Chantilly lace covered with layers of transparent silk tulle or hand-embroidered motifs over silk chiffon. The collection was just what you would expect from the designer- elegant and feminine with an ethereal feel, while an element of surprise was found on the dramatic back of many dresses, which added a seductive beauty to the collection.
Herrera’s wedding gowns are for the classic bride who makes no excuse for wanting to look and feel like a princess on her wedding day.
The Anne Barge Fall 2014 Bridal collection brings us a vintage feel that has been a trend in bridal fashion for quite a while now. Beautiful laces and delicate embroideries on layers of organza are wrapped around feminine silhouettes and draped bodice.
Inspired by the Hollywood in the thirties the designer explains in an interview with the October 14 issue of The Daily Bridal Magazine how she has named the collection after famous ballets.What’s the story behind these frocks?
The layered pastel chiffons, laces, and tulles made me think of Degas’ dancers. Then I got inspired by ballerinas, so we named each dress after a famous ballet.Have you ever done ballet?
Let’s just say I was not very good!The last few looks were very glamorous!
That’s our Black Label collection based on Hollywood in the Thirties. It’s glitzy!How long did it take to bead the Garbo dress?
Around 1,800 hours!
Bodice:
The bodice is the most important part of the dress that is structured around the rib cage, covers essentially the back and the chest and includes the waist and neckline. A bodice can be in many ways and not only is the part that shapes the body but also draws attention to the face and the entire anatomy of the area including the shoulders, neck and bones of the clavicle.
Different types of neckline:
High neck: Inspired by the traditional Chinese dresses, it is a neckline that extends to the neck.
Recommended for: Brides wishing to lengthen the torso area.
Not recommended for: Thick collars.
Boat Neck:covers the curve of the collarbone almost to the end of the shoulders.
Recommended for: small busted brides as it enhances it.
Not recommended for: Large cups.
Jewel: Similar to a T-shirt, this neckline is situated at the level of the throat.
Recommended for small busted brides or brides with very prominent neck bones.
Not recommended for: Very large cups.
Of the shoulder: characterised by a wide curve that goes from one shoulder to the other.
Recommended for: Well defined chest bones
Not recommended for: Not very well defined or prominent chests
Sweet heart: This is a low cut that accentuates the natural cleavage. In many cases it is accompanied by a bolero that rises above the line of the neckline covering the torso and neck.
Recommended for: Brides who enjoy an open neckline
Not recommended for: Brides whose weak point is the neckline
U-shaped: Also known as a ballerina neckline, this neckline favors all types of brides
V-neck: This v-shaped cut lengthens the neck and de-emphasizes the neckline.
Recommended for: B or C cups.
Not recommended for: Any cup larger or smaller as it would result either too full or too empty.
Square: it is a modified square neck line
Recommended for: Brides with full busted brides
Not recommended for: Almost nobody
Halter: This is a neckline with a strap tied at the back of the neck, normally with a low back.
Recommended for: Brides with shoulders to look.
Not recommended for: Brides with very wide or very narrow shoulders.
Strapless: the most common neckline usually straight across or sometimes with a small curve in the center.
Recommended for: Wide or well-formed shoulders.
Not recommended for: drooping shoulders or small breasts (unless you wear a good bra).
Not recommended for: very broad shoulders.
The Carolina Herrera Spring 2014 bridal collection is about celeberating love with tradition and modernism at the same time. Herrera’s understanding of beauty and attention to details has made the collection so special that can be admired by different brides from romantic to sophesticated. It is just what we expect from the designer- elegant and feminen. Carolina Herrera’s gowns are for the classic bride who wants to look and feel like a princess on her wedding day.
“Bridal is more classic than trendy, but it has seen a gentle evolution: many brides today have realized that less is more – more sophisticated and more elegant. It is the silhouette and fabric that speak in my designs. That’s the way to make each design timeless.” describes Herrera. Lace appliqués, hand painted tulles and rich embroidered satin and silk organzas are the perfect combinations for the upcoming season.
“It’s not about trends, it’s about making the bride look like a star on her wedding day” says Herrera.
Oscar de la Renta is well known for creating timeless, feminine and very lady-like gowns, which is exactly how we describe his Spring 2014 bridal collection.The polished and elegant silhouettes vary from mermaid and trumpet gowns to princes and A-line cuts all made with luxurious fabrics such as organza, lace, silk, tulle and crepe.
If you’re a strapless gown lover you will definitely have many dresses to choose from as well as v-necks and portrait neckline. As a haute couture house where the details are what matters most, Oscar de la Renta fascinates us with a lot of beautiful details and handmade craftsmanship including floral appliqués and silver sequin embroideries which make his bridal collection a work of art and every bride’s dream.
Carolina Herrera introduces her Fall 2013 Bridal Collection inspired by the essence of glamour, evoking the spirit of elegance captured by 1940’s Hollywood. The collection features ten new gown silhouettes that highlight the beauty of a feminine silhouette in luxurious fabrics and refined details. Carolina Herrera creates a dramatic collection in new gown shapes both close to the body with plunging low backs and voluminous styles in corded French and re-embroidered lace, rich threadwork embellished by crystals, mother-of-pearl appliqué and organza rosettes.
Each style is an expression of Carolina Herrera’s vision for the modern bride, always glamorous, beautiful and above all else radiating confidence.
Lace wedding dresses are one of the most romantic options this season.
One-shoulder wedding gowns give a much more sophisticated look to the bridal dress.
Flamenco, the passionate Spanish dance has been the inspiration for the bridal gown designers in their latest collections.
beaded belts can add a touch of glamour to any wedding dress and complete the overall look of the bride.
Princess style ball gowns with tulle skirts and embroidered flower appliqués are best choices for romantic brides.
Each of the gowns in the Oscar de la Renta 2013 bridal collection is a combination of elegance and tradition with attention to details. The spectacular display of unique swing techniques with delicate floral embroidery over lace and organza makes each design a Paris Couture and a timeless work of art. The beautiful mixture of lines and tones of blues throughout the collection highlights the essence of romance and celebration of love with purity.
