Wedding Belles
Caroline Castigliano
With the wedding season almost upon us Michaela McCormack takes a look at some of the designs set to walk down the aisle this year
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very woman who is in the midst of planning their big day knows that the dress is one of the most important aspects. We’ve dreamt about it and
we’ve been secretly searching for ‘the one’ since before the question was asked. When the time comes to make the decision
how do we decide with so many styles to choose from? As is often the case, what you had in mind is very rarely what suits you, leaving you with the daunting task of finding the style that does. At the start of the search for a dress myself, I
will try to shed some light on the confusion with a look at the styles set to light up spring and summer 2014, plus some direct tips from one of the featured designers, Caroline Castigliano. Inspiration for a number of bridal designs this season appears to be eras of yesteryear. Te classic vintage of 1920s or 1950s is
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popular whether that is a fully inspired look or with little hints in the form of accessories. As designer Caroline Castigliano informed me when I spoke to her, “Te 2014 bride will be wearing a mixture of vintage dresses and classic 50s styling,” adding how she admires the simple glamour of Grace Kelly, Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. Caroline even has a design dedicated to one of these icons and it is quite simply named Hepburn and exudes the beautiful delicate style that comes to mind when you imagine Audrey Hepburn herself. Another design of Caroline’s that reflects this era is Paris, which is just as romantic as its name implies. Designer Maggie Sottero has also been inspired by iconic elements of the 20s, including dropped-waist Deco designs and jewellery inspired beading, as seen in the design Chancey, a design that they hint is fit for the bride seeking
Maggie Sottero
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