NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Leanne Marshall - Structural Design Done Right! Okay, this designer I’m excited for because she designs and makes her gowns right here in NYC! In fact, her showroom is a massive loft where she designs and produces the gowns in one shared space! How amazing is that! Anywho, Leanne Marshall … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Ines Di Santo - Art Deco & Floral Lace AppliquĂ©s One of the vignettes in Ines Di Santo’s 2015 collection featured heavily detailed bodices with Art Deco influence and delicate floral lace appliques. The Art Deco gowns offered geometric tonal beading that presented a retro art form on a still … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Ines Di Santo - Queen of Illusion When it comes to fashion, most designers have one specialty where they really excel. But with all the bridal designers I’ve seen since launching The Anti Bridezilla, I’d have to say that Ines Di Santo is a master in all things bridal. In … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Jean-Ralph Thurin - Classic Retro Style I’m always amazed to see how designers can create completely unique collections season after season. And this season, Jean-Ralph Thurin did not disappoint me! Whereas last market was all about contrasting textures to create dimension, this season what really stood out to me was … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Freya Rose: Embellished from Head to Toe When it comes to innovate and heavily embellished couture footwear done right, Freya Rose is definitely in the category of “ones to watch”. This British footwear line has forever been known for their signature mother of pearl heeled pumps. But this season, they … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Veil Trends - Unexpected Florals It’s no secret that the perfect accessories can really help bring your total bridal look together. The right tiara, hair pin, or bracelet can really make you stand out and further infuse your personality into your wedding day. I’ve been a fan of Veil Trends … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Yumi Katsura - An Eye for Bodice Detail There were two previews I attended this market that made me feel that, as a bridal publication, I had arrived and one of them was the Yumi Katsura preview I visited on Saturday! Yumi Katsura is such a benchmark of true couture … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Eugenia Couture - Sheer Elegance One of the overlying trends during bridal market (which isn’t design related) is designers holding private previews either in their showroom or at suites around town. And to be honest, I prefer it sometimes. Although it’s great to walk the shows, it’s even better to … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Ersa Atelier - The Timeless Elegance of European Design I first came across Ersa Atelier this past April when I attended NY International Bridal Market. I fell in love with the gorgeous ball gowns that evoked images of classic European design paired with modernity. So, when I was able to … Continue reading
NY Bridal Fashion Week: Elaya Vaughn: Golden Wedding Dreams! This ethereal gold accented wedding gown from Elaya Vaughn is a quintessential example of why designer Kate Pankoke is a three time alum on the popular designer reality series Project Runway and a cast member of this upcoming season. The soft delicate golden butterflies are the … Continue reading