From cutaway bodices and racer-line shoulders to glamorous embellishment and ballgown shapes, here are seven bridal runway looks we love for spring/summer 2017
Images: Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week; White Gallery, London, New York International Bridal Week
The runway looks showcased at London, Barcelona and New York offer brides so much variety – with wedding gowns to suit all styles of celebration, whether your mood is classic, romantic or edgy. Here are seven gowns that capture some of the most important wedding gown trends and show that easy glamour is the order of the day in 2017.
Racing line
Sporty swimsuit-style features are showing off toned arms and backs for 2017. This fluid Claudette gown shown at the Marylise & Rembo Styling Barcelona show nails it with a super-flattering glittering ring detail at the shoulder line and crossover-effect bodice. marlylisebridal.com
Shape shifters
Clever cutting creates a super-curvaceous shape for this streamlined gown, with emphasis on the waist and just a hint of bare flesh. Galia Lahav’s mastery of texture is also shown in the fabulous lace used for illusion panelled neckline and full-length sleeves with cuffs. Stockists include Browns Bride. brownsbride.com
Ballroom glamour
Elegant ballgown shapes conjure up old-school glamour, but the best of the 2017 designs offer volume without stiffness. This luminous sleeveless textured gown with overskirt and slouch pockets is by Rosa Clará, and adds a thoroughly modern twist to a classic shape. UK stockists include The Wedding Club. rosaclara.es.en
Bold blooms
Bold flower motifs – either as embellishment or to add pattern and texture to a gown – remain a design inspiration for 2017. London-based designer Katya Katya Shehurina’s bloom-decorated bodice is combined with a flowing skirt to create an ethereal design that just oozes romance. shehurina.com
Wedding bells
Bold flourishes on long sleeves are big news – and on Sassi Holford’s silk taffeta gown they start fitted, bell out and then taper into a neat cuff. The plunge neck, soft pleated skirt and wide sash belt are super flattering; the split skirt in this wrap gown adds a daring twist that makes this gown perfect for a high summer or destination wedding. sassiholford.com
Ballerina chic
We just love the new longer line in short gowns. This full ballerina skirt offers the elegance and swish of floorlength with the chance to reveal glamour heels. Naeem Khan keeps the look ultra contemporary by pairing fullness with a fitted plunge-neck bodice in exquisite lace. theweddingclub.co.uk
Set piece
This fresh take on the trend for separates from Pronovias features a lavishly textured overtop over a glittering strapless gown with mermaid skirt. It’s a perfect ensemble for taking you from ceremony to ballroom. pronovias.com
