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Pronovias 2013 Spring Summer Bridal Collection
AdvertisementsRomantic details abound, such as veils with matching embroidery, generous trains and corset-type bodices that skin the female form as though custom made, as well as skirts with numerous layers adorned with flower and feather appliqués. The colours of choice are natural white, ivory and nude. Tulle, chiffon, real satin and lace are the fabrics of choice for this new season when, once again, Pronovias will succeed in setting trends in the bridal world.
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Royal Bride: Maxima Zorreguieta and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
AdvertisementsIt is obvious why Valentino is often chosen to design the dresses worn by high-profile brides on their big day. And for Maxima Zorreguieta, her wedding to Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, was surely the most important day of her life, meriting a creation fit for a future queen from the Italian couturier.
Maxima and her mother-in-law, Queen Beatrix, travelled to the designer’s studio in Rome to discuss their requirements for a gown that would take people’s breath away the world over. And Valentino lived up to his reputation, creating an long-sleeved cowl necked confection, made of ivory Mikado silk, which flared out slightly from the waist, emphasising the princess’s neat figure.
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Gwendolynne Burkin 2013 Spring Evening Collection
AdvertisementsGwendolynne Burkin has established herself as one of Australia’s fashion purists; she works with intuition, avoids fashion trends, and remains true to her own sense of style and obsession with creating beautiful unique, vintage style designs. Gwendolynne’s design approach explores tradition in a modern context, each collection evolving in a well-versed blend of historical references.
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FashionBride Icon: Galadriel Lady of Lórien
AdvertisementsGaladriel is a character created by J.R.R. Tolkien, appearing in his Middle-earth legendarium. She appears in The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales. She was a royal Elf of both the Noldor and the Teleri, being a grandchild of both King Finwë and King Olwë, and was also close kin of King Ingwë of the Vanyar through her grandmother Indis. She was one of the leaders in the rebellion of the Noldor and their flight from Valinor during the First Age, and she was the only prominent Noldo to return at the end of the Third Age. Towards the end of her stay in Middle-earth she was co-ruler of Lothlórien with her husband, Lord Celeborn, and was referred to variously as the Lady of Lórien, the Lady of the Galadhrim, the Lady of Light, or the Lady of the Golden Wood. Her daughter Celebrían was the wife of Elrond and mother of Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir.
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Giovanna Sbiroli 2013 Nouvelle Spring Collection
AdvertisementsGiovanna Sbiroli is a distinguished italian based designer, whose designs are timeless and elegant with a cosmopolitan edge. Sbiroli’s design ethic stems from an urge to make women look and feel beautiful. Their secret? An unerring eye for beauty – in all shapes and sizes; a down-to-earth demeanour, that endures them to his many clients; and an irrepressibly creative eye.
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Ian Stuart Spring 2013 Bridal Collection
AdvertisementsMulti award-winning bridal designer Ian Stuart has achieved International renown for his sumptuous gowns, which combine the glamour and sophistication reminiscent of the golden era of couture with a contemporary twist.
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