WHITE BOOK • FASHION SHOPPING
CATHERINE DEANE
GRACE LOVES LACE
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70 Wapping Wall, E1 020 7680 9716
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atherine Deane’s eponymous label offers grown-up gowns with flattering cut and refined details. The Wapping showroom is the place to explore the collection, which also includes a lovely selection of bridal separates, bridal accessories and chic short gowns for weddings or parties.
CHARLIE BREAR
35 Lonsdale Road, NW6 020 7907 7710 char liebrear.co m
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ith a contemporary -luxe aesthetic, Charlie Brear’s gowns and separates have won plaudits and a loyal following among fashion-forward brides. The look is feminine but never fussy, and the clever Styling Additions collection – and main collections – give endless options for a customised wedding-day look.
58-59 Charlotte Road, EC2 020 3487 0000
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he Australian label that created such a stir among brides as an online retailer chose London for its first European showroom. The look is high-glamour, using European stretch laces and silks – so great for lightweight destination or high-summer gowns.
HEARTS AFLUTTER BRIDAL 37 Cremer Street, E2 020 3457 6270 h e a r t a flu t t e r b r i d a l .co .u k
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his Hoxton boutique champions contemporary and interesting, whether you are after boho romantic or understated. Ethereal Bucharest label Divine Atelier is among the highlights. Labels: Abigail of Gardenia, Aesling, Ceriti, Divine Atelier, Halseene, Hera Couture & Daisy Brides, Laudae, Lena Medoyeff, Rasha London, Rebecca Schoneveld, Rolling in Roses, Sarah Seven, Scout Bridal, Tara Lauren, Truvelle, Vagabond
MIRROR MIRROR LONDON 56 Penton Street, N1 020 7713 9022
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ondon College of Fashion alumni Maria Yiannikaris and Jane Nicolls can now boast they have dressed more than one generation of brides – former clients bring their daughters here! They started creating their Mirror Mirror line back in the 1980s and offer a collection of in-house designs that are beautifully crafted. You’ll also find a selection of revered international names, including Gemy Maalouf and YolanCris. Labels: Eliza Jane Howell, Gemy Maalouf, Hayley Paige, La Sposa, Mirror Mirror, Naomi Neoh, Nicole, Pronovias, San Patrick, YolanCris
Andrea Hawkes' hallmarks are refined and modern silhouettes created from luxurious silks and laces
MORGAN-DAVIES 312-314 Essex Road, N1 020 7253 3007
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t the Islington showroom of this long-established boutique you’ll find a broad selection of well-known names worth seeking out. Highlights include collections by Jesus Peiro and Alon Livne, alongside exciting young labels such as the brilliant Bo & Luca. London’s Alan Hannah and Swansea’s Stephanie Allin fly the flag for British design and fine tailoring. A sister boutique in leafy Hitchin adds to the stock of labels available here. Labels: Alan Hannah, Alon Livne, Bo & Luca, Ersa Atelier, Inbal Dror, Jesus Peiro, Novia D’Art & Fara Sposa, Stephanie Allin A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N
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