Left: Max Azria
Right: Christian Siriano
Left: Pamella Rolland
Right: Shoshanna
Showing posts with label Wedding Dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Dress. Show all posts
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Sketches
Despite the high speculation that British designer Bruce Oldfield will create Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, InStyle requested some of the US top designers to sketch her gown.
Left: Max Azria
Right: Christian Siriano
Left: Pamella Rolland
Right: Shoshanna
Left: Max Azria
Right: Christian Siriano
Left: Pamella Rolland
Right: Shoshanna
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Latest Wedding Dress Skirt and Train Styles 2010
The variety of wedding dresses found online and in shops can be overwhelming. However, designers use certain style elements that a bride can hone in on for a look that flatters both her body and her personal style. Once she determines the style and details that she likes, the process of shopping can be more focused.
Wedding Gown Skirt Lengths
* Ballerina – This is a full skirt that comes just above the ankles.
* Full length or floor length – With this length, make certain that the toes of the shoes show. The back hem should be short enough that the heel of a shoe won’t get caught when stepping backwards.
* High-low or intermission – The skirt is hemmed short in front, usually mid-calf, and angles to floor length in the back.
* Mini – This skirt ends right above the knee (or shorter).
* Street length – The hemline of this skirt covers the knees.
* Tea length – Longer than street length, this ends a few inches below the knee or right above the ankle.
Bridal Dress Train Lengths
* Sweep or brush – This train just brushes the floor or the top of the shoes. This doesn’t bustle well, a consideration for the reception and dancing.
* Chapel – This train extends 3 ½ to 4 ½ feet from the hemline. The longer the train, the more embellishments may be called for.
* Cathedral – The train extends nine feet from the waist.
* Court – This train attaches at the shoulders with a separate piece of fabric and falls to the floor.
* Detachable – This extra fabric attaches with hooks either around the waist, creating the feel of a long dress over a short dress, or it attaches at one point at the back.
* Royal cathedral or monarch – Measured from the waist, this train can reach lengths up to 25 feet long.
* Watteau – The additional fabric of the train attaches at the shoulders with pleated fabric that sweep into a train.
Wedding Dress Bustles
The bustle gives a new look to the dress at the reception. This can make the dress heavy to move in when dancing.
* Floor length – The train is hidden underneath the dress creating an even hemline.
* French – The hemline is picked up and attached to several ties, creating a two-layered scalloped effect.
* Traditional – Symmetrical layers are formed in the back as the hem is brought up and attached to loops on the dress.
* Wristband – Difficult to manage for hours at the reception, the train is attached to a loop that becomes a bracelet around one wrist.
Skirt Details
Have some details to the back of the dress because this is where guests’ attention will be focused during the ceremony. Consider bodices with details such as a halter neckline, a scooped back, or a strapless gown to add interest to the back of the skirt.
* Bustle – See above.
* Draping – Fullness is added to a slim skirt with extra fabric that is gathered at the side or back seam.
* Flounce – This is a wide ruffle around the bottom of the skirt.
* Petal – This is an overskirt in a different fabric.
* Pleats – Fabric in an accordion-fold over all or part of the skirt.
* Streamers – Strings or ties trailing down the back of the gown.
* Tails – These panels extend behind the dress like a train.
* Tiered – This skirt consists of fabric layers of various lengths.
Although the skirt (and train) of a wedding gown can provide the most dramatic detail at the ceremony, the bride should also consider the ease of movement she’ll have when it comes to moving around the reception hall, greeting guests, and dancing. Select a dress and veil that will be comfortable and easy to move in for several hours.
* Ballerina – This is a full skirt that comes just above the ankles.
* Full length or floor length – With this length, make certain that the toes of the shoes show. The back hem should be short enough that the heel of a shoe won’t get caught when stepping backwards.
* High-low or intermission – The skirt is hemmed short in front, usually mid-calf, and angles to floor length in the back.
* Mini – This skirt ends right above the knee (or shorter).
* Street length – The hemline of this skirt covers the knees.
* Tea length – Longer than street length, this ends a few inches below the knee or right above the ankle.
Bridal Dress Train Lengths
* Sweep or brush – This train just brushes the floor or the top of the shoes. This doesn’t bustle well, a consideration for the reception and dancing.
* Chapel – This train extends 3 ½ to 4 ½ feet from the hemline. The longer the train, the more embellishments may be called for.
* Cathedral – The train extends nine feet from the waist.
* Court – This train attaches at the shoulders with a separate piece of fabric and falls to the floor.
* Detachable – This extra fabric attaches with hooks either around the waist, creating the feel of a long dress over a short dress, or it attaches at one point at the back.
* Royal cathedral or monarch – Measured from the waist, this train can reach lengths up to 25 feet long.
* Watteau – The additional fabric of the train attaches at the shoulders with pleated fabric that sweep into a train.
Wedding Dress Bustles
The bustle gives a new look to the dress at the reception. This can make the dress heavy to move in when dancing.
* Floor length – The train is hidden underneath the dress creating an even hemline.
* French – The hemline is picked up and attached to several ties, creating a two-layered scalloped effect.
* Traditional – Symmetrical layers are formed in the back as the hem is brought up and attached to loops on the dress.
* Wristband – Difficult to manage for hours at the reception, the train is attached to a loop that becomes a bracelet around one wrist.
Skirt Details
Have some details to the back of the dress because this is where guests’ attention will be focused during the ceremony. Consider bodices with details such as a halter neckline, a scooped back, or a strapless gown to add interest to the back of the skirt.
* Bustle – See above.
* Draping – Fullness is added to a slim skirt with extra fabric that is gathered at the side or back seam.
* Flounce – This is a wide ruffle around the bottom of the skirt.
* Petal – This is an overskirt in a different fabric.
* Pleats – Fabric in an accordion-fold over all or part of the skirt.
* Streamers – Strings or ties trailing down the back of the gown.
* Tails – These panels extend behind the dress like a train.
* Tiered – This skirt consists of fabric layers of various lengths.
Although the skirt (and train) of a wedding gown can provide the most dramatic detail at the ceremony, the bride should also consider the ease of movement she’ll have when it comes to moving around the reception hall, greeting guests, and dancing. Select a dress and veil that will be comfortable and easy to move in for several hours.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Most Expensive Wedding Dress - Fashion Designer Cosmina Englizian
Bianca Elena Constantin, Romania Miss Universe 2009, was the undeniable star of the E-Mariage Wedding Fair, which was chosen to wear a wedding dress that is worth no less than 30,000 euros.
The dress is encrusted with 42,000 Swarovski crystals and entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive wedding dress in the world. Cosmina Englizian, creatoarea preţiosului obiect vestimentar, a ales-o pe Bianca Elena Constantin să poarte această rochie după ce a văzut-o în catalogul de mireasă al brandului american Alexia Designs. Cosmina Englizian, fashion designer precious object, the Bianca Elena chose to wear this dress Constantine after he saw the bride catalog Alexia Designs American brand.
Contractul Biancăi cu renumita casă de rochii de mireasă americană a început în 2009, imediat după participarea la concursul Miss Universe. Bianca contract with renowned American wedding dress house began in 2009, soon after attending the Miss Universe contest. Anul acesta Bianca a devenit modelul preferat şi al tîrgurilor de nunţi din străinătate, participînd la Harrogate, Marea Britanie - cel mai mare eveniment de acest gen din Europa - şi Chicago Bridal Show din Statele Unite. This year Bianca has become the preferred model for weddings and fairs abroad, participating in Harrogate, United Kingdom -
the largest event of its kind in Europe - and Chicago Bridal Show from the United States. În viitorul apropiat, Bianca Elena Constantin va călători în Asia, unde se va ocupa de promovarea brandului Alexia Designs. In the near future, Bianca Elena Constantine will travel to Asia, which will handle brand promotion Alexia Designs. Ea va fi protagonista unor prezentări de modă de mare anvergură ce se vor desfăşura în
Hong Kong şi Shanghai. It will be the protagonist of large-scale fashion shows that will be held in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Anul acesta, Bianca va înmîna titlul de Miss Universe România 2010 următoarei cîştigătoare a concursului, a cărui preselecţie se desfăşoară pe site-ul www.missuniverseromania.com. This year, Bianca Romania handed the title of Miss Universe 2010 winning the next contest, whose selection takes place on site www.missuniverseromania.com.