During the month of October
and November the leading fashion houses for Bridal
wear launch their new models for the year after.
So right now most brides-to-be for the second
of half of 2006 and for 2007 are on the look out
for fashion and style.
For those of you who have already decided that
they want a traditional wedding gown this might
not be a problem because it would be the kind
of dress that we have seen before and most bridal
shops still cater for this kind of models.
However for the modern bride, fashion changes
and she would be on the look out for the latest
trends.
The trend these last couple of years were, strapless,
figure hugging, fishtail, light coloured materials
but ivory remained the most favoured, silk of
all kinds, such as duppion, and double duppion
taffeta, organza, tulle, froise silk, and silk
Mikado. Lately there was the reintroduction of
Linen, gauze, lace, embroidered tulle, shantung
Mikado, and of course satin which comes in Milano
satin, silky satin, matte satin and the lists
goes on. So as you can see we are not lost for
choice of materials.
Let’s take a look at what is available for
us now with regards to design. I will go through
with you what Pronovias have given us for year
2006. Usually they cater for all kinds of figures
and for all tastes. Their collections run into
hundreds each year. Let's go through the choice
in their catalogues: strapless dresses are still
on, long waisted dresses, high boat necks with
or without long sleeves, beautiful flowers to
adorn the dresses worn either on the waist line,
or to give a hipster look, or on the shoulder.
This year even asymmetric and halterneck are available.
Beautiful V-necks, boat necks, horse shoe neck,
and stand-away cut, but of course the popular
off shoulder remains.
Luxury textiles are also available, which vary
from innovative pleated tulles to metallic Lurex
organza, silk taffeta and guipure lace. Explosions
of flying tiers, cups, vaporous drapes, lateral
gatherings and asymmetric layers. Generous round
and pointed cleavages, v-neck and strapless bodices.
Subtly proactive forms and surprising details
such as trains with a cascade of shells, fabric
flower appliqués and jewelled clasps.
The collections include two-piece designs with
very close fitting bodices and figure hugging
dresses that multiply their volume with a profusion
of tulle and drapes. Deep décolleté
predominate alongside halter necks, and backs
are left open of brides who do not renounce sensuality.
