Steal these ideas from the catwalks to be a stylish bride

In 2023, saying “yes” is no longer enough, you still need to say it in style. Throughout the ages and cultures, marriage has always been an important social moment. This justifies the choice of an exclusive wedding dress, such as a white dress, as curator Anne Zazzo explains: Marriage, the work of a thematic exhibition at the Palais Galliera (Éd. Assouline) in 1996. His latest transfer on social networks has exacerbated this tradition. Weddings have thus become an opportunity to give evidence of taste in clothing. And the wedding dress is the cornerstone of this exhibition. Luxury brands have understood the phenomenon well and are slipping, innocent or not, ideas to grab for a coveted bridal look.

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Long gloves

The elegance of hands with elbow-length gloves is tempting brands such as Dior, Erdem, Richard Quinn and many others this season. The ladies’ accessory of the 1960s court, opera halls and Hollywood icons is reclaiming its place in current trends in favor of an ethereal concept of femininity. Naturally, long gloves have their place on the wedding table. Chic and timeless, they make an even bigger impact when paired with a sexy outfit like a mini or see-through wedding dress.

The train revisited

Forget everything you know about trolling. Until then synonymous with a royal dress, even impractical, the train is now being re-examined and corrected by luxury brands. It was the Prada label that was the first to decorate the back of its miniskirt with a wide satin ribbon in the spring-summer 2022 collection. From Givenchy to Victoria Beckham via Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Paris Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2023-2024. only has an eye for these pieces of fabric that leave a little in their way. The classic train also finds its modern echo in a version carried by hand or carried on the shoulder, as at Loewe. New ways to play overtime while avoiding clutter.

Transparency

In December 2021, British designer Harris Reid signs a transparent dress for the wedding of the influential Camille Charrier. The idea is being imitated and brides with more or less frontal bodies are blooming on the catwalks, at the Mirror Palais in September 2022 or Esther Manas in March 2023. A wedding dress for the modern and emancipated bride, a see-through dress is a dangerous choice that can only be appreciated under a few conditions. First, make sure that this eccentricity will be accepted. it is necessarily performed in front of an audience open to the idea, in a less formal context than a traditional family ceremony. Then it’s all about choosing the right model, why not partially sheer, or embellished with pearls or embroidery to avoid revealing too much before the wedding night.

A dress of jewels

A wedding dress often embroidered with pearls or rhinestones, inspired by the fall-winter 2023-2024 fashion shows, can push the cursor even further. Paco Rabanne’s metallic gowns, Balmain’s bejeweled corsets or even Givenchy’s beaded knitwear inspire the idea of ​​an expensive bride whose dress would serve as an embellishment. Pearls hold their own in this registry, especially worn as a belt on the ultimate white dress at the Chloé fashion show. If ancient traditions banish it from the wedding outfit, then precious concrete will add sparkle to less superstitious brides.

Mini wedding dress

Despite the January chill, Chanel closed its latest haute couture show with one of the lightest trends of the moment: the mini wedding dress. Rebelote for Vivienne Westwood with her granddaughter Cora Corre’s edgy finale at Paris Fashion Week on March 4th. A sensual alternative to a long dress, yet less radical than a see-through dress, it offers many possibilities; you can adjust its length as you like and allow yourself a wide range of accessories. Indeed, gloves, XXL veils and other handbags, which may seem high-sounding with a traditional dress, turn out to be “cool” due to the modernity of the mini format. As a bonus, the reduced model invites you to explore original dress accessories on a smaller budget.

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