Well that was fast. Only a week after pictures of Angelina Jolie’s engagement ring surfaced, the enterprising jewelry company Jacob & Co is selling a ring that looks almost identical to the one Brad designed for Angie with the help of jeweler Robert Procop. Only, is it actually a knock off? According to a spokesperson Read more →
Many modern brides walk the line these days of wanting to maintain some tradition in their weddings while also highlighting their individuality. For sartorial risk takers, bridal designers have plenty of options for brides who want something besides the usual full skirted ivory gown with a sweetheart neckline (not that there’s anything wrong with that, of course.)
Rules are falling by the wayside: bright color, interesting hemlines, and even pants (and a crop top!) walked down the aisle runway for spring 2013.
Click through to see the most unconventional wedding gowns we’ve spied this bridal season.
With the popularity of bridal fashion at an all-time high (honestly, what did we do before Bridesmaids and Say Yes to the Dress marathons?), even the most affordable and unlikely of stores are getting in on the wedding bliss. J.Crew launched its well-received bridal collection in 2010, followed by the debut of Anthropologie’s BHLDN wedding site in 2011, and most recently, Topshop released the plans for its first bridal collaboration with designer Richard Nicoll. Late last year, mall mainstay (and oft-mispronounced– BayBay? Beeb?) Bebe announced its plans for a brand overhaul– more class, less Kardash– including the introduction of a bridal range. To shush the naysayers (there were bound to be plenty), Bebe wisely enlisted the aid of draping extraordinaire and Project Runway alum Rami Kashou to design the debut collection.
We caught up with Rami at the Bebe store in Soho last night to chat about his new bridal collection, which he sees as the “perfect marriage [Ed. note: puns!] for both [he and Bebe].”
Think the only trend Kate Middleton started after the Royal Wedding was an uptick in long sleeved wedding gowns? Think again. According to research released by Brides magazine, 52% of American brides are more likely to wear a veil, and there’s been a 200% increase in inquiries for horse-and-carriage rentals. (Yeah, that’s right. Horse and carriage rentals.) There’s also been a 25% bump in sales of red aisle runners.
The average American bridesmaid spends nearly $1,700 on wedding party-related expenses, according to a new survey by WeddingChannel.com, republished by the Mail Online.
The bride’s besties are shelling out cash for everything from the bachelorette party to the dress to airplane tickets to gifts.
If you’re a frequent follower of Fashionista, you know we love all things head-wear related. Hats, headpieces, fascinators…. We’re suckers for a fancy head ornament, which is why we’re head over heels for Yestadt Millinery’s new bridal collection.
Chances are David’s Bridal never crossed your lips–let alone your mind–as your wedding gown destination. Then came Vera Wang. The reigning queen of bridal chic has inked a deal the national purveyor of bridal bargains to debut White by Vera Wang. The designer, along with top David’s Bridal brass, unveiled the collection to a room full of reporters yesterday morning. If the formal presentation and genteel decor seemed a touch ornate at first, one glance at the collection justified it: the gowns were exquisite. From a pale pink confection crafted from what looked like acres of organza to an ethereal hand-cut bias organza gown, it was clear that Wang did not hold back creatively for this collection.
