The spring 2004 bride is more feminine than ever, with trends from the autumn-winter ready-to-wear catwalks featuring strongly for the wedding season.
Ribbons, which seem to be a pret-a-porter must for labels from YSL to Carolina Herrera, also emerged as a winning detail for spring bridal. Girlish bows in silk and satin were seen adorning everything from empire waists to shoulders, with wide sashes another trendy choice.
Also among the top looks were ballet-inspired creations from designs such as Monique Lhullier and Reem Acra, who presented gowns with three-quarter length tulle skirts that could be straight from the stage.
Tulle was also seen in the Vera Wang collection, which featured a number of slim silhouettes. The American designer offered something for every bride, ranging from a strapless silk ballgown with a ribbon sash to a modern creation draped with distressed organza.
Colour is also a surprise player for the coming season, with Reem Acra adding a dash of pale blues, pinks, and purples to a number of glamorous creations. Catwalk favourite Christian Lacroix fearlessly used brighter hues on a number of his gowns, with red lace bodices, pink trains and floral embroidery among the options.
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Photo: © Alphapress.com
