From new season ballgowns to ethereal metallics and a ruffled mini, here are six runway looks we love for the new season
Images: Valmont Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week; London Bridal Fashion Week
Silk dressing – Simone Marulli
In a delicious peach-tinged silk, this strapless wedding dress opened the Barcelona show of Spanish design talent Simone Marulli – and it’s one of Absolutely’s favourites from VBBFW. On trend for the new season with its dramatic and flowing ballgown shape, it also features an exaggerated ruffled back detail. simonemarulli.com
Flower garden – Victoria Sanders
Flower motifs are always in the bridal mix, but Victoria Sanders’ gown mixes old and new beautifully and is a great example of her talent for mixing pattern and texture. Retro botanical blooms are the backdrop, while the sleek cut and halter-neck feel modern, and perfect for the cool destination or high-summer bride. victoriasandersstudio.com
Ruffles up – Lorena Panea
Barcelona party and occasion designer Lorena Panea taps into the current passions for flounces and midriff-revealing cut with this fun wedding dress. Featuring an angled cutaway bodice with tulle overlayer and fabulous tiered and ruffled mini skirt, it also has sweet ruffles on the sleeves. lorenapanea.com
Smooth cut – Fely Campo
With hi-lo hemline, flowing cut and simple short sleeves, this cool update on the empire-line gown is by Salamanca designer Fely Campo. It would be perfect for the city or destination bride and we love the modern-romantic metal appliqué flowerheads on the bodice. felycampo.com
Cool lace – Ivory & Co
Lace remains a key trend in bridal, but it is being used in new ways. This elegant slimline gown with silver belt shown at London Bridal Fashion Week features a lovely lace panel, with elegant feature sleeves tapering to a lace cuff and buttonhole. Ivory & Co London stockists include BOA Boutique boa-boutique.co.uk
Fairy story – Marco & Maria
Metallic elements are a key feature of many collections in 2020 and Marco & Maria’s fairytale gown captures the trend perfectly. The embellished bodice with spiderweb detail at the neckline and midriff is paired to a floaty layered skirt with jewel belt detail. marcoymaria.com
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