From stardust and flowers and an Eighties revival jumpsuit to the perfect new romantic gowns, here are six runway looks we love for the new bridal season
Photographs: Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week;
London Bridal Week; New York Bridal Fashion Week
These key runway looks from the leading bridal design houses shows that 2019 is going to be a great year for bridal style. Texture predominates, with lace and appliqué elements, but you can also opt for much sleeker lines where the focus is on lightweight and luxurious fabric. Similarly, while glamorous off-the-shoulder and plunge gowns feature in nearly all major collections, you’ll also find elegant high necks and modest long sleeves firmly in the mix for the season ahead. Whatever your style, as our six runway looks show, there’s an option to ensure you stand out from the crowd.
1. Star bright – Mira Zwillinger
Capturing two of 2019’s key trends – dramatic off-the-shoulder necklines and metallic-on-white accents – this gown features a rich dusting of silver, crystal and gunmetal beads that capture and reflect the light. We love the artful beading, used to create extra emphasis on décolletage and waist. mirazwillinger.com
2. Lace luxe – Reem Acra
Flowers and texture remain big news in bridal, and this elegant gown from Reem Acra combines both. The effect is romantic, and we love the fitted long sleeves and high neck – adding an almost period flavour. Stockists of Reem Acra include The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
3. Bodice line – Sassi Holford
Plunge necks remain a key trend, but this gown from Sassi Holford’s 2019 collection injects structure and elegance by combining a low neckline with full-length sleeves and a wide cummerband-style bodice. Paired with a floaty silk and tulle layered skirt, the look is both elegant and flattering. sassiholford.com
4. Fly away – YolanCris
Flying suits and one-pieces are cropping up in a number of designer collections, but this YolanCris design aces it in the retro revival stakes with the addition of chunky 1980s-style belts. It also captures 2019’s love affair with frills with a frivolous ruff that sweeps from shoulder to waist. yolancris.com
5. Cape cool – Isabel Sanchis
Valencia couturier Isabel Sanchis has delivered one of this season’s coolest capes, extending the length of the gown to form a lavish train effect. It’s paired with a classic ballgown embellished with oversized flowerheads. isabelsanchis.com
6. Clean cut – Cymbeline
This simple and slimline white gown has lovely on-trend details, including a wide plunge neck and textured full-length sleeves. These are paired with a cutaway detail at the waist and the gown finishes at the ankle, making it perfect for the destination bride. Cymbeline UK stockists include Mirror Mirror London. mirrormirror.uk.com
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