Eliza Jane Howell
Caroline Castigliano
Catherine Deane also presented her 2016 bridal collection during White Gallery London. The press release had promised, “ a fusion of fresh styles and timeless shapes, harmonised with a heady mix of textured floral lace, dreamy silk chiffons, and soft tulle skirts” and we were not disappointed. The overall impression was one of extreme femininity, figure hugging silhouettes overlaid by soft, romantic shapes, the main aim of the designer being to guide the bride gently from the formality of the marriage service to the spontaneous joy of the wedding breakfast and the evening celebrations.
Catherine Deane
Caroline Castigliano has always enjoyed a reputation for combining sensuality and everything that is über-feminine and her Love is in the Air collection proved that she has lost nothing of her talent to satisfy – and surprise – with some gorgeous modern separates and detachable trains. Launching in 2017, her accessory collection of headpieces, veils and belts will help brides to pull off that signature Castigliano look. Daring low backs and plunging necklines help to define the style of the modern wedding, while silhouettes with two-piece separates will be perfect for the woman who would like to sidestep tradition a little, without abandoning it altogether. Fabrics are equally imaginative: structured silk zibeline and marocain crepe feature heavily alongside soft georgettes and satin-faced organza, while laces, including beautiful beading, are also allowed their chance to shine. The collection is presented in a soft colour palette of ivory with subtle touches of mocha.
Stephanie Allin
After viewing collections by a diverse range of designers we all agreed that Spring 2016 had been an especially exciting and surprising time for White Gallery London. It really is the place to visit if you are a bride-to-be, since you cannot help but be excited and inspired by the talent on display, whether your idea of wedding heaven is a traditional meringue or something a little more rock and roll. Participating designers were: Alan Hannah, Andrea Hawkes, Anna Georgina, Anna Kara, Anne Barge, Anny Lin, Atelier Emelia, Augusta Jones, Bliss, Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan, By Catriona, Caroline Castigliano, Catherine Deane, Charlotte Balbier, Charlotte Mills Bridal, Charlotte Simpson, Cherished Vintage, Cymbeline, Elbeth Gillis, Eliza Jane Howell, Emmy London, Evermore by Amberley London, Fly by Bundo, Freya Rose, Gemy Couture, Harriet Wilde, Inmaculada Garcia, IT by Bundo. Ivory & Co, Jack Sullivan Bridal, Jesus Peiro, Karen Willis Holmes, Katya Katya Shehurina, Kiss by Bundo, Kreisi Couture, Louise Bentley, Lusan Mandongus, Lyn Ashworth By Sarah Barrett, Madame Seguin, Maids to Measure Bridesmaids, Marta Marti by Bundo, Martina Liana, Marylise Couture, Miranda Templeton, Monique Lhuillier, Mooshki, Muscat London, Nicki Macfarlane, Olvi’s, Paloma Blanca, Polly Edwards, Poppy Dover, Qiana Bridal, Raimon Bundo, Rembo Styling, Richard Designs, Ruth Milliam Bridal Couture, Sabina Motasem, Sassi Holford, Sasso, Savin London, Sharon Bowen, So Sassi, Stephanie Allin Couture, The Couture Veil, The Season Hats, Watters, Yi Ju, Yolan Cris Couture, Zaeem Jamal.
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