London Bridal Fashion Week showcases 2020 bridal fashion – here are gowns and outfits setting the trends. Runway show: Justin Alexander
London Bridal Fashion Week is a first sneak preview of 2020 bridal fashion, and this year’s runway shows offered everything from elegant ballgowns to edgy minis and day-to-evening showstoppers. Here are styles setting trends for seasons to come
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As first bridal show off the blocks, London Bridal Fashion Week is always eagerly anticipated, bringing together UK and international stars of bridal design as well as upcoming and edgy designers. This year’s runway shows offered rich pickings for trend watchers, and endless scope for brides to find their style – be it a romantic ballgown, chic evening-style gown or edgy bridal pants or mini. With a look to suit every style of celebration, here are 20 looks we love that are setting trends for 2020 and beyond.
Victoria Sanders’ lovely flower-strewn gown has a folk art feel
2. Tal Kedem – Fairy story
3. Morilee – Ballgown chic
4. Modeca – Lace elegance
This refined Modeca gown has a lovely curved bodice paired to flowing slimline skirt
5. Danit Levi – Big split
Danit Levi’s sexy gown features a dramatic split front, high neck and long sleeves
6. Coya Collection – Blue note
Coya Collection showcased this romantic silvery blue gown
7. Ronald Joyce – Diva bride
Ronald Joyce gave us a stunning diva gown with gold trim at London Bridal Fashion Week
8. Ivory & Co – Soft focus
Ivory & Co’s soft layered gown has a relaxed and contemporary silhouette
9. BSS by Safiyya Babayeva – Slick separates
This cool BSS by Safiyya Babayeva outfit has a dramatic train
10. Lusan Mandongus – Luxe line
Lusan Mandongus goes for sparkle with this slinky gown with deep v neck
11. Eternity Bridal – Full finery
Soft and fluid, this full ballgown shape by Eternity Bridal is simple and flattering
12. Allure Bridals – Silver streak
This Allure Bridals silver gown is red-carpet glamorous
13. Herve Paris – Boho twist
This Herve Paris dress offers a boho twist for the summer bride
14. Peony Rice – Short form
This neat Peony Rice mini with silk jacket is perfect for the city bride
15. Lilly & Charles – Sheer delight
Lilly & Charles’ embellished-bodice gown offers a twist on sheer effects
Central Saint Martins alumnus Carolina Turner – the designer behind Lilly & Charles – offers a collection rich in detail, with intricate embellishment and sheer and corset effects in her custom-made gowns. We love this romantic and floaty gown with bodice featuring tropical birds and flowers. lillyandcharles.com
16. Lillian West – Cape classic
Lillian West’s cape-effect sleeves add a touch of drama to a flower-embellished gown
17. Eliza Jane Howell – Deco drama
Deco and sparkle make this Eliza Jane Howell gown a showstopper
18. Sincerity – Bold reveal
There’s focus on shoulders and neckline in many of the new designs, and this slinky dress from the Sincerity bridal collection by Justin Alexander presents a strong silhouette with its straight off-the-shoulder neckline. This is balanced with long fitted sleeves and a wide cummerbund-style waistband. We love the neat covered buttons on the wrist-length sleeves, a neat detail in an ultra simple gown. justinalexander.com
19. Le Papillon by Modeca – Gilded bride
This design from Le Papillon by Modeca features a lovely gilded bodice
20. Justin Alexander – Sharp dressing
There’s a 1950s twist to this Justin Alexander gown with tailored bodice and full ballgown skirt
There’s a distinct 1950s element in some of new collections, as well as a focus on sharper tailored elements, and this design by Justin Alexander shows the potential of these trends. It combines a tailored bodice with high neck and soft cap sleeves and a full ballgown skirt in dreamy tulle. justinalexander.com