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Fluttery, cascading tulle; colorful floral
stitching; long, lacy sleeves; dare-to-
bare off-the-shoulder looks; satin
jumpsuits – It was all that and more
at this year’s New York International
Bridal Week, where nearly 250
exhibitors came together to showcase
the biggest wedding fashion trends for
Fall 2017.
Spread across six separate runway
shows, familiar names and new
designers alike featured their new
bridal lines, including Reem Acra
celebrating its 20th anniversary to
avant-garde, and couture Dutch duo
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren
debuting their first ever bridal
collection called Viktor & Rolf Mariage.
Here’s a highlight reel of the season’s
hottest trends.
LONG SLEEVES, SHORT
DRESSES
It wasn’t short skirts or mini-dresses
this year as several designers featured a
happy medium with tea-length gowns
like a high-low number and a full
skirted tulle gown.
Juxtaposed with shorter hems –
which, by the way, offer the perfect
opportunity to show off a fabulous pair
of shoes – were long sleeves. Many of
the show’s dresses came embellished
with plenty of lace, like a long-sleeved,
high turtlenecked all-over lace dress.
BARING IT ALL
With much of this year’s fashion trends
extending beyond bridal with a focus
on nostalgic ‘90s-inspired details, it
should be no surprise that off-the-
shoulder looks were in at bridal week.
Contrasting the covered-up look of
long sleeves were pieces like a seductive
satin off-the-shoulder gown with lace
and bow details, or an off-white, tulle
and lace-adorned gown.
COLORFUL DETAILS,
JUMPSUITS, ANYTHING GOES
Another big trend from bridal week
were unique bridal looks that prove
wedding dresses have moved far
beyond traditional white ball gowns.
Easy-to-wear one-piece jumpsuits were
all the rage on the runway, from an
embroidered lace, fitted corset pantsuit
paired with an attached skirt and train
to a sleek jumpsuit with patterned
cutouts. Or a leg-baring leotard-esque
bodysuit paired with a 360-degree tulle
skirt.
As a twist on last year’s all-over color
trend, this season featured hints of bold
hues throughout a dress with strategic
stitching.
Collections featured a nature-inspired
looks with romantic floral embroidery
and lace appliques, with elaborate
embroideries, layers of lace and tulle
and the subtle shimmer of sequins and
crystals. Other dresses mixed a handful
of colors with blue, purple and yellow
floral stitching.
© CTW Features
Get inspired by the latest bridal style
trends from the biggest names in fashion
By Renee Lee
From the Runway to the Altar
photo courtesy of Moonlight Bridal
photo courtesy of Moonlight Bridal