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2019
DESIGNER OUTLOOK BRIDAL TRENDS: BOWS, LACE & MINIS Whether an intimate affair or a super-wedding, deciding what to wear as a wedding guest is hard, but deciding what to wear as the bride is even harder. Just as with fashion trends, bridal trends come and go. From voluminous Princess Diana-style gowns to the Duchess of Sussex’ minimalist silhouette, dress trends have changed considerably over the years. The most important people in the wedding dress industry have explained these upcoming trends- read on to find out what’s really in next year for upcoming brides-to-be.
Bows Kate Halfpenny, from Halfpenny London, told "Who What Wear," that “Bows have long been a feature on wedding dresses but now they’re used more subtly. Personally, I love finding contemporary, chic ways to incorporate ultra-feminine details into my collections.”
Designer Emilia Wickstead made a case for bows in her spring/summer 2019 collection at London Fashion Week, so it’s clear the trend is going to continue. “I can see bows being used in bridal in a new and modern interpretation of the old classic,” She told Bazaar, “whether this is through bold placement, or dramatic folds.” “Bows can be used as a way of adding a point of distinction and the unexpected, or an opportunity to show off the beauty and drape of a fabric.”
Appliqué Lace Lace has always been a wedding dress mainstay, but in 2019, Halfpenny expects it to take on a more statement guise. “Brides-to-be are loving unusual textures like the 3D appliqué lace as it makes even more impact,” she says. Packham tells us how it’s all in the little details with this trend: “This season I introduced crystal embellished and embroidered tulle capes which have been very popular along with Elina’s cross over back and Rosa’s low neckline.”
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