NYBFW A/W ‘18: Draped & Kimono Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves at Alyne & Rivini - TREND ALERTSo, with only two days into market, it became pretty clear that next year one of the trends du jour is going to be draped & kimono off-the-shoulder sleeves. By Day 2, I’d gone to enough shows and had enough images sent … Continue reading
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NYBFW A/W ‘18: Fashion Forward Brides with Alyne & Rivini It’s pretty rare that you get a truly out of the box venue at a bridal fashion show, but that’s what happened at the Alyne & Rivini show. Now, if you’re not familiar, Alyne & Rivini are sub collections of the Rita Vinieris bridal design … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Classic Brides with Justin AlexanderIf you’re a traditional bride, Justin Alexander is the designer for you! His collections always offer something for the bride seeking classic style with just a touch of modernity. Featured above are my top 10 from the show last week, but my favorites are the first four gowns! … Continue reading
 NYBFW A/W ‘18: Upping the Ante at Berta BridalNow, if you’ve been following Berta, you know that they’ve always pushed the envelope stylistically. From plunging necklines to barely there strategically placed appliques on illusion lace bodices, Berta reigns supreme in their ability to merge sex appeal and bridal bliss into a wedding gown. Featured above … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Flirty Sophistication on the Berta Bridal RunwayBerta Bridal has been one of my favorite international designers since I first stumbled across them back in 2013. Since then, I’ve been a loyal fan, and make it a point to showcase them whenever a new collection comes out! So, it’s a no-brainer that I’m highlighting … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Classic Elegance with Yumi KatsuraYumi Katsura is one of my favorite bridal designers because she manages to create these timeless wedding dresses even though they incorporate on-trend design elements like illusion lace or multi-layered embellished skirts. Whether you prefer body hugging silhouettes or a classic full skirt, there was truly something for … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Yumi Katsura Interprets Nature as Wearable ArtI’ve been a long time Yumi Katsura fan since I first started The Anti Bridezilla. If her name doesn’t ring a bell, suffice to say she is a legend in the fashion world - and especially the world of bridal. Her award winning designs have been … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Balanced Design Reigns Supreme at Reem AcraSomething I love the most about NYBFW is seeing how each designer interprets their version of a wedding dress. This statement garment can be edgy, minimalist, modern or nostalgically classic. And what I love about Reem Acra’s interpretation of the wedding dress is that she’s mastered … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Sheer Sleeve Appeal with Inbal DrorI love sheer sleeves. I think they’re the perfect compromise for traditional and modern brides. While they still allow for some modesty during your ceremony, they allow for so much design freedom. Whether you go for a simple sheer or sheer with appliques (i.e. lace, crystals, beading) … Continue reading
NYBFW A/W ‘18: Tonal Contrast on the Runway at Inbal DrorWhen wedding dress shopping, often times brides want something that will make their dress stand out without being over the top. And by over the top I mean heavy embellishments like crystals, pearls or colorful appliques. Although there’s nothing wrong with these design elements, they’re … Continue reading