For a roundup of the newest bridal trends for spring and summer, we spoke to three talented Canadian designers, who offered their advice about what to wear on the big day.
Gowns will reflect the times we’re living in, Toronto-based designer Adele Wechsler believes. Wechsler is evolving her eco-couture line, as she sees a revival of the green wedding. She says weddings will be “about getting in touch with nature and what’s really important” as brides become more conscious of the environment. As for the dresses themselves, look for clean, A-line, minimalist silhouettes and sexy trumpet shapes. As destination weddings increase in popularity, you can also expect to see lighter, airier dresses that are romantic and whimsical. And while the strapless gown continues as a classic, Wechsler sees a comeback for boat and scoop-neck dresses as well as single-strap dresses—asymmetrical details such as these are definitely on the rise.
Catherine Langlois, a Toronto dress designer, agrees that many brides are seeking a different look from the traditional strapless gown, and they are choosing to add sleeves or a jacket. Langlois also reports that vintage is in. A wider variety of mid-calf cocktail-style dresses leaning towards an antique look with rhinestone beading and appliqué designs are in demand. In terms of shape, “the goddess gown and gowns with natural waists” are highly popular. For fabrics, the timeless trend of lace will continue, but Langlois sees alençon being replaced by a guipure or cotton Battenberg lace.
Tina Cho, owner and designer at Toronto’s Partina Atelier, sees a revival of taffeta. Many of the dresses she creates incorporate organza, silk-satins and tulles as well as Chantilly lace. Cho agrees with Wechsler that the A–line and trumpet silhouettes remain popular but adds that the “mermaid is definitely in.” Dramatic bows and couture flowers made of fabrics and feathers are gaining popularity while details such as ruffling on the neckline and ruching continue to be in demand. Cho also notes that the scalloped look of the crumb catcher is making a comeback but in an unexpected way. “It’s odd but I’m seeing them more on the backs of gowns,” she says.
With so many styles to choose from, you won’t have a problem finding a dress to suit your personality perfectly. If you’re working with a custom designer, feel free to mix and match trends you love to create the dress of your dreams. Otherwise, hit the shops and don’t stop until you find the one.
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Posted by Gwendolyn Gleason, Ecochiccouture on June 18, 2009 at 3:49 p.m.
Yes Green is the way to go and brides are becoming more conscious and want dresses that are organic fabrics , or peace silk(non violent) which allows the silk worm to eat its way out, become a moth and then they harvest the silk cocoon and weave the fabric with that highest frequency fiber. Why is it highest frequency fiber? Because the animal did not emote any negative vibration because it lived. Normal silk fabric has killed the animal in the harvesting of that fiber emoting a negative (bad Karma) vibration. All fabrics have vibration(ENERGY.) They have frequency. The more attuned you are the more sensitive to that energy. This Peace Silk is a sacred cloth!
On your wedding day don't you wish to be enveloped in a sacred cloth?
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