Spring 2010 Recap: Past Meets Present
| By Jessica ~ October 26th, 2009 ~ Wedding Dresses | 1 Comment |
We’ve shown you all the gowns and designers we saw at Spring 2010 bridal market, and I am sure your heads are spinning. At least mine is! After seeing so many gorgeous dresses (and getting a little sleep), the season’s trends started to emerge. Flowers, asymmetrical necklines, tulle, tiers, and lush draping were all present in each collection. Last, but not least, the ball gown was in full effect! Even leaner shapes were shown with an echo of fullness through tulle overlays and additional details. Romantic, whimsical gowns with references to the past were in each collection, as well as a renewed emphasis on a woman’s shape. Fitted bodices paired with voluminous skirts, graceful ruffles, and necklines all enhance and highlight a woman’s shape, creating balance with proportion.
Flowers, or details inspired by blooms, were some of my favorite embellishments.
Gowns (starting upper left, counter-clockwise): Sassi Holford, Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo, Romona Keveza, Claire Pettibone, Atelier Aimee, Monique Lhuillier
Modern asymmetrical necklines were softened with draping, flowers or other design elements, creating an aura of sophisticated femininity.
Gowns (starting upper left, counter-clockwise): Ines Di Santo, Romona Keveza, Romona Keveza, Douglas Hannant, Monique Lhuillier
Full ball gowns adorned with lush draping, tiers, and flowers made dramatic entrances.
Gowns (starting upper left, counter-clockwise): Atelier Aimee, Douglas Hannant, Ines Di Santo, Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier
Tulle – frothy, dreamy, and updated (either a lot or a little) floated down each runway.
Gowns (starting upper left, counter-clockwise): Douglas Hannant, Sassi Holford, Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier, Lea-Ann Belter, Atelier Aimee, Sassi Holford
Ruffles and tiers, loose and flowing or densely gathered, were design elements that added to the movement and grace of many gowns.
Gowns (starting upper left, counter-clockwise): Douglas Hannant, Atelier Aimee, Sarah Houston, Temperley, Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo, Atelier Aimee, Monique Lhuillier
Overall, the Spring 2010 collections were filled with exuberant, delightful, and feminine gowns that left me feeling uplifted as well as inspired by the references to eras past. I often thought of Marie Antoinette as each dress marched down the runway, and with her varied style appearing to influence design, brides-to-be will have a lot to choose from!
All images (excpet Douglas Hannant and Temperley) via Jessica Fox
jmzeee
10/26/09
Ahhhh! Amour…amour. What can possibly be better than a marriage of the past and present!