In the spirit of this morning's H&M triumph, here's a bit more designer buzz. Rodarte is rumored to be designing a wedding gown for filmmaker and close friend, Miranda July. (Cool name, huh?) The design duo, sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, are known for edgy, directional clothes which are regularly lusted after by the fashion pack and usually stand out from the runway status quo.For Fall 2009, the sisters concentrating on a marbling technique which resulted in soft hues gauzy textures. Pale leathers and silk chiffon were printed or silk-screened to resemble veined gray stone, then cut up ... |
When it comes to finding the right wedding gown, there really is something for every bride out there. From traditional to edgy and offbeat, no matter what your style, the perfect gown is just waiting for you to fall in love...again.I've had brides get married in gowns ranging in cost from $300 to $10,000. And every single one of them looked BEAUTIFUL! It's just a matter of personal taste (and budget) as to what you end up with.I know I fell instantly in love with my own wedding gown, the moment I tried it on. That was ten years ago, and I still think I'd choose the same dress today. It was a s... |
Dear wedding gown designers, Can we talk about something that’s been bothering me for years now? It’s a little thing called sleeves. Specifically, it’s about how nearly all of you refuse to design any. (more…) Share This ... |
A Mother's Love For Her Girls & Passion For Sewing Turns A Dressmaking Dream Into A Reality! Micaela, one of Five Blondes, is currently counting the days before her wedding. Lucky girl, as her mother has got some mad skills when it comes to dress making! Since she's quite the seamstress, she's making her daughters' wedding and bridesmaid dresses for each of their special days. Take a look at the dresses she made for her beautiful daughter Erica who recently got married... (Photography by: Last Forty Percent) According to Erica, the wedding gown her mother made for her was origina... |
Rosa Clará is the designer to watch and I would not be surprised if she was the go to wedding gown designer in the next couple of years. I'm in total awe after seeing some of this designer's gowns.Rosa Clará has been in business since 1995. Her designs are known in Latin countries and on the European circuit but have not quite made an impact here in the US. She currently has some gowns being sold exclusively at Kleinfeld Bridal in NYC and some select styles can be found at premiere bridal boutiques throughout the US. A list of local retailers can be found on the Rosa Clará Website. Rosa C... |
Links: Wedding Gowns by Elizabeth Dye of The English Dept, Holly Stalder, and Carol Hannah... |
Links: Wedding Gowns by Elizabeth Dye of The English Dept, Holly Stalder, and Carol Hannah... |
Links: Wedding Gowns by Elizabeth Dye of The English Dept, Holly Stalder, and Carol Hannah... |
Links: Wedding Gowns by Elizabeth Dye of The English Dept, Holly Stalder, and Carol Hannah... |
Links: Wedding Gowns by Elizabeth Dye of The English Dept, Holly Stalder, and Carol Hannah... |