Spring 2011 Bridal Market, Pt 2
Almost every collection we saw exuded a graciousness and joyful spirit that left us smiling. There was also a definite effortlessness, from modern to vintage-inspired designs, that we can’t wait to see on real women on their wedding day!
Many of the trends we saw at NYC Bridal Market often found their way onto one dress. The overall effect was a relaxed, layered elegance easily tailored to suit any woman’s style.
Straps:
Though strapless will always be a favorite for many, for ladies looking for an alternative, 2011 just might be your year! Fabulous necklines such as V, surplice, and halter were everywhere, from Adele Wechsler and Elizabeth St. John to Vera Wang.
Gowns (clockwise from upper left): Beth Ellis, Amy Kuschel, Adele Wechsler, Elizabeth St. John
Organic Style:
As much as we’d like to say that every designer has gone green, that wasn’t the case, but it seemed everyone was taking their cue from Mother Nature this year. Swirling, draped fabric and soft, natural details like clusters of flowers all reminded us of the natural world.
gowns (clockwise from upper left) by: Lindee Daniel, Adele Wechsler, Claire Pettibone, Lela Rose, Amy Kuschel
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Eco-Friendly Bridal Gowns!
In honor of this weekend’s Bridal Market in New York, and since we never, ever get tired of wedding gowns, we couldn’t resist sharing some of our favorite eco-marvelous bridal dresses from designers we can’t wait to see!
When choosing your eco-friendly bridal gown, remember that the green is not in the fabric alone. Think local! Wedding gowns manufactured in the States and Canada have less distance to travel. If you’re lucky enough to live near a bridal designer whose style you love, stop by and have a look!
Between these gowns and what you find in your neighborhood, you’re sure to find a wedding gown that is fabulously green.
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Bold Style
Far from choosing style over substance, being an eco-friendly bride means you get extra gold stars for making conscious choices, and looking fabulous with each step down the aisle. For brides-to-be who are not afraid to make bold style choices, going green on your wedding day is a piece of cake!
Start with a vintage Oscar de la Renta gown (yes, you read right!) or a wedding gown created with sustainable fabrics, then find adornments that suit your style. Go with a pair of dazzling vintage statement earrings, choose a killer upcycled necklace, slip on handmade fingerless gloves, or do all of the above and you’ll make an eco-fabulous statement!
image credits clockwise from upper left: Elizabeth St. John, Oscar de la Renta, Elva Fields, Oh Faro, A Brides Eye View
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Short and Green
Dreaming of wearing a short frock on your wedding day? A flirty, tea-length number that shows off your shoes and is light as a feather? Inject some green into your sassy style with a dress made of sustainable and repurposed fabrics.
Feeling overwhelmed with all the eco-friendly gown choices out there? Here are few of our favorites!
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Classic, Chic and Green
If you’re a bride-to-be whose taste runs classically modern, push the notion that eco-friendly wedding gowns are only for women with more relaxed style! Gowns crafted from sustainable fabrics and processes that even Grace Kelly would approve of are plentiful.
These gowns by Elizabeth St. John, Jessica Iverson, Morgan Boszilkov, Amy Kuschel and The Cotton Bride would be right at home in a ballroom, stately mansion, or country club!
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Winter 2012 Issue
