Blog entries tagged as "high-couture"

Fashion: McQueen 2011 Bridal at Paris Fashion Week

Thursday 10 March 2022 - Fashion - Tags: paris-fashion-week-2011, alexander-mcqueen, bridal-runway, high-couture, ruffles

With the commotion surrounding the Royal Wedding this year, all eyes were on Alexander McQueen's Bridal offering at Paris Fashion Week. Sarah Burton has taken the reigns of the avant-garde label since Lee McQueen's premature passing, and is evidently sharing a smile and a nod with the gifted designer by continueing the mad hatter type looks that united him with fame monster Lady Gaga, so well. The hard, asylum-esque theme was fiercely apparent in every costume that steamed down the runway, but was balanced with a soft, fuzzy edge in fur and billowing organza (perhaps an indication into the style Kate Middleton may be going for?). Clearly these looks aren't for every bride (or, correct me if I'm wrong, any bride?), but we are certain to see these 'heritage' silhouettes, contrasting textures and fabrics, and hardline details making their way to universal bridal wear. And in terms of those contemporarily stylish Royals, all I can say is 'watch this space'.

First image via Zimbio.comOther images via Style.com

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Wedding Inspiration from the Oscars!

Wednesday 2 March 2022 - Fashion - Tags: celebrity, wedding-inspiration, high-couture, bridesmaid-dresses, colour-inspiration, bridal-runway

Ahh! So Award Season has officially come to an end, and men and women all over the world can finally breathe a sigh of relief (and let their bellies out). Sigh. I have to start by letting you all know, however, that I was not one of the ones glued to twitter and my TV screen this year, in the hope of spotting a designer before the next fashionista, I instead decided to sit back and let the wave of beautiful people wash over me while I sat in PJs drinking red wine and eating bread. The super stylish world of a magazine editor there ladies and gents. Anywho, I decided to jot up a little piece on all the sartorial goings on on Sunday night, and how they will translate into weddings the world over this year -a flashcard for the bridal-trend curious if you will.

Finally! Just to note that there are some very prominant members of the EL AY fashion society not present here, this is either a) They wore nothing worth noting or, b) they wore something I didn't like, and unlike most eds I don't believe in doing the 'who got it right/who got it wrong' saga, as it often comes back to bite you on the behind.

Here's how I see trends translating into bridal style. As it does every year. What were your fave looks of the night?

The Bridemaids:

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab: Nathalie Portman in Rodarte

Translate the look:

Left to right: Greatplains.co.uk, M&S Online Bridesmaid collection, Very.co.uk

The guests:

Gweneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein, Cate Blanchett in Givenchy, Mandy Moore in Monique Lhullier

Translate the look:

Left to right: Lipsy, Autograph at M&S, Monsoon

The Bride (shapes to steal):

Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang, Anne Hathaway in Valintino

Translation:

Left to right: Vera Wang Spring 2011, Reem Acra Spring 2011

The Showstopper:

Halle Berry in Marchesa, Hilary Swank in Gucci

Translation:

Left to right: Pronovias 2011, Pronovias 2011, Marchesa

Oscar images via Zimbio.com