Monthly Archives: October 2010
Mori Lee 2010 Bridal Collection
Your search for traditional and original bridal gowns and wedding dresses has lead to you Mori Lee 2010, the award winning designers and creators of dresses which are the epitome of elegance. Glistening with hand sewn Swarovski crystals or uniquely crafted for fit, these bridal and wedding dresses allow your unique spirit to shine on the most important day of your life.
Alfred Sung Signature 2011 Bridal Collection
Alfred Sung is a Canadian fashion designer, producing apparel, fragrance, accessories and home fashions for women and men. He was born in Shanghai and raised in Hong Kong. Sung is the brother of late Hong Kong actress Lydia Shum.
FashionBride interview with Jenny Lu from Albeit
To find out more about her work and personal style, but also about some great wedding tips, we talked to Jenny and made up this amazing interview. Read along and enjoy all these precious info!
1. When did you decided to become a designer and why did you find this domain interesting?
Ever since I was a girl, I’ve always been drawn to art and design. I love the way fashion, jewelry, buildings, and interiors change and beautify our everyday perception of the world. My particular interest was initially rooted in architecture and interiors, which I pursued in my studies. My designs for Albeit Jewelry have been heavily influenced by this. With influences from the work of Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind, I have come to realize that architecture is very much like pieces of jewels strewn over a vast landscape. Inspired by Hadid’s constant morphing shapes in her buildings, the notion ‘art in flux’ has really had an impact on my design style. With this convergence of architecture and jewelry design, I have tried to create pieces that translate this fluidity in life.
2. Talk us trough the first years of you work. Maybe you could tell us what did change in time? Are your designs different from the very beginning?
Well, this is my first collection. But in my next collection which I am currently working on, I would like to build upon and explore how further I can push this switch in design vocabulary.
3. Why should a bride-to-be choose one of your designs?
A bride-to-be should choose my pieces because it’s the perfect platform for self-expression in the utmost understated manner. It signifies a little bit of the wearer in its simplicity, however it is this simplicity in design that conveys the power and sophistication of the wearer. It exudes a flirtatious mystery or an intimate secret with a hint of who you are and what you share with your beloved. It shows the world that the possibilities are endless and there is a special story between the bride and groom that only you two know of. Whether you wear a letter initial to celebrate your new last name or wear a sacred number that perhaps you and your other half-share, there is something very distinct about wearing a pendant that is uniquely catered to your story.
4. Do tell us a bit more about your inspiration sources.
I love incorporating 2 Dimensional typographical elements into 3 Dimensional objects. Whether it’s a direct extruding of the font type or an extraction of the meaning of the graphic principles, I love how typography decodes so many informative details. Typography has the ability to instantaneously tell us a time period, a location, a vibe and characteristics of this certain breed. The font used for Albeit’s pendants suggests a modern sophisticated women that also has an appetite for a flare.
5. Have you got any piece you’ve created and that has a very special meaning for you? Can you describe it or can show us a picture?
I’ve always been a big fan of curly brackets….or others might call it the parenthesis symbol. Not only do I love the shape and curve of this symbol, I love what it implies; Indicating that there’s more to be told, that there is an additional depth and complexity to the overall story. I love the open-ended mystery it suggests!
A perfect bride should look effortless and comfortable in her own skin. She should not try to fit a particular mold or tradition, but try to look the way that makes her feel beautiful and represents who she is.
7. And tell us what would you give her and, maybe, other brands can’t.
Albeit can give an everlasting necklace in either 14k or white gold. It will stay with you even if you wear them in the shower. The necklaces will never tarnish. It’s subtle and dainty, yet it makes a bold statement on it’s own.
8. Last but not least, do you have any advice for FashionBride readers?
Continue to immerse yourself into the things that you love. Passions aren’t just passions; great outcomes derive from it! I promise!
Hannibal Laguna 2011 Bridal Collection
Hannibal Laguna has been a regular presence on the Spanish catwalks since 1990, appearing at the Cibeles and Gaudí fashion shows. Since 1998 he has presented in Autumn-Winter and Spring-Summer collections for men and women at Barcelona Estilo Hombre (Barcelona Men Style) y Barcelona Estilo Mujer (Barcelona Women Style). Since 1997 he has also presented his bridal wear collections at the annual Novia España Show (Spanish Bride Show), part of the Barcelona Fashion Week.
Mark Lesley 2011 Bridal Collection
Mark Lesley is a relatively new designer label offering a fresh and contemporary style of bridal gown. They have just won the prestigious Bridal Buyer Best Bridal Manufacturer of the Year Award for 2010 and sell beautiful structure, modern, contemporary and sophisticated styling – highly desirable dresses.
Lela Rose 2011 Bridal Collection
The Lela Rose bridal collection is founded on a clear vision to create classic silhouettes with a whimsical twist. Beautifully embellished fabrics are the foundation of this innovative collection and speak to the elegance of its personality with a nod to the era of glamour.
FashionBride Interview with Caroline from Paloma’s Nest
Caroline, the designer, strives to create items of meaning and purpose from these materials, while leaving the characteristics true. By adding text to the designs, written ideas, feelings, and daydreams are given a place to rest. I thought we should find out a bit more about her work and I had a small interview that will reveal more about her work and passion. Enjoy!
1. When did you decided to become a designer and why did you find this domain interesting?
I became a designer as a way to bring my art to a larger audience; to create pieces of beauty and inspiration that may be enjoyed by others. I love being a part of the wedding industry because it celebrates such a beautiful time in one’s life: a time full of love, union, and family. To create pieces, such as our Ring Bearer Bowls ™, that can be a part of this special time, and also be cherished for years into the future… that is the basis of what I do at Paloma’s Nest.
2. Talk us trough the first years of your work. Maybe you could tell us what did change in time? Are your designs different from the very beginning?
I began the company on a very small-scale, from a studio in my home. Over time, as the interest in my work grew, so did the business. There is certainly a niche that my products fill a niche for hand crafted, personalized keepsakes with a timeless elegance to them. Our designs may change as the years go by, but our commitment to quality and the design aesthetic of our brand will always be the same we craft our pieces from the finest materials available, made by hand by skilled and talented artisans.
3. Why should a bride-to-be choose one of your designs?
Paloma’s Nest is the creator of the Original Ring Bearer Bowl ™, a design that has become a new tradition in modern wedding ceremonies around the globe. Our idea of using a ceramic bowl to hold the rings in a wedding ceremony, and our innovative design which makes the bowl double as a holiday ornament or home decoration after the ceremony, is completely unique to Paloma’s Nest. Our brides and grooms appreciate that the piece they use to hold their rings in their wedding can later be displayed in their home, and is destined to become a modern heirloom to be passed on for generations.
I am inspired by the pure concept of an heirloom, and a strong sense of history the idea that something can be cherished so deeply by someone, that their family will love and treasure it, too, long into the future. The idea that an object can transcend time and decades, and land in the hands of a great great grandchild. With that inspiration, I focus on creating designs that are modern but not “trendy”. I want your heirloom-quality piece to look as beautiful in 100 years as it does today.
5. Have you got any piece you’ve created and that has a very special meaning for you? Can you describe it or can show us a picture?
The piece that holds the most personal meaning for me is the Heirloom Wedding Bowl that I created for my husband and I right before our wedding day five years ago.
This piece was made long before “Paloma’s Nest” was a company, long before I was in the position of creating my art for my clients on a daily basis. This piece I made for my now-husband is hand stamped with our names and wedding date. Though it is a simple bowl, and a bit elementary compared to the work I create now, it is one of our prized possessions and I have no doubt that it will be passed on for generations to come.
6. From your point of view, how should a perfect bride look like?
Happy. If a bride is happy, that is all that matters.
7. And tell us what would you give her and, maybe, other brands can’t.
We offer all of our couples a commitment to quality and service, based on the dedication, passion, and care that goes into creating our designs. Paloma’s Nest will be their source for handcrafted modern heirlooms for many years to come- not only for wedding gifts, or on their wedding day, but for keepsakes that commemorate the most special of occasions: births, anniversaries, holidays. The Paloma’s Nest collection offers designs perfect for all of life’s occasions, and more. We are a company based on longevity, and hope that our pieces will be a part of our clients lives at every stage and every turning point.
8. Last but not least, do you have any advice for FashionBride readers?
Follow your heart- in planning your wedding, and in living your life.
Hot stuff: Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase
WHEN
Saturday, October 30th from 11am-6pm
WHERE
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
HIGHLIGHTS
• Amore theme
• Over 60 hand-selected Vancouver wedding exhibitors, from wedding planners to jewelry
designers to gift registries
• Complimentary services, including bridal hair consultations, manicures, make-up touch-ups
and glam shots
• Haute Couture Fashion Show boasting New York runway designers Vera Wang, Monique
Lhuillier and Oscar de la Renta
• Tastings of the city’s finest cuisine and elixirs
• A new Destination Wedding category, featuring top resorts from around the world, including
Four Seasons properties, Cayman Islands and Air Canada Vacations
WEBSITE
www.cremedelacreme.ca
TICKET INFO
General tickets $45 per person, includes fashion show, deluxe gift bag and scrumptious tastings.
VIP tickets $65 per person, includes exquisite keepsake bag and consult with a ‘personal
wedding stylist’
ABOUT CRÈME DE LA CRÈME
Crème de la Crème, now in its 6th year, was created on the shoulders of enormously talented people. While producing this event was marked by many late nights, lost weekends and triple Americanos, the final product is one of true love and passion for extraordinary weddings and lifestyles. It’s simple really, Vancouverites have incredible taste and style and we are proud to present a showcase worthy of the spirit that makes each bride so beautiful. So welcome to Crème de la Crème, the grand wedding showcase, a gift to Vancouver; a source for countless sensational inspirations for your wedding and lifestyle.
Hannibal Laguna 2011 Bridal Collection
Hannibal Laguna has been a regular presence on the Spanish catwalks since 1990, appearing at the Cibeles and Gaudí fashion shows. Since 1998 he has presented in Autumn-Winter and Spring-Summer collections for men and women at Barcelona Estilo Hombre (Barcelona Men Style) y Barcelona Estilo Mujer (Barcelona Women Style). Since 1997 he has also presented his bridal wear collections at the annual Novia España Show (Spanish Bride Show), part of the Barcelona Fashion Week.
Jesus Peiro 2011 Bridal Collection
Ivory, flour white, and in its absence, the lightest off white, are combined with a very slight vintage touch in the details on the appliqués and ribbons. The colours are transparent, and the sheens give hues of colour to a very light off-white palette.
