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EURO TOUR

With trade shows taking place across Europe, Bridal

Buyer went to get a taste of the bridal fashions from

major Spanish, Italian and German brands.

SPAIN

Barcelona Bridal Week provided a comprehensive look at the

most likely trendsetters for the Spanish market, with lace

likely to still be littering many a Pinterest page. Nonetheless,

fresh trends shone through with a focus on vintage looks

from the 20s, 30s and even 60s, plus a range of romantic

touches from soft silhouettes to fl ower appliqués.

BOHO CHIC – Woven lightweight fabrics, fringing and

asymmetric cuts added to a bohemian air across brands

including YolanCris, which had a distinctly 60s feel to its

collection.

MODERN ROMANCE – Romantic touches were prevalent

across the board from Pronovias to Rosa Clará. Jesus Peiro’s

delicate new collection - Perfume - refl ects the current trend

for soft, smooth and romantic silhouettes with pretty ribbons

and ladylike lace.

LACE – Lace looks to be going absolutely nowhere and lots

and lots of lace was spotted on the Barcelona catwalk. At

Pronovias it featured heavily across the range with fl oral lace

overlays and full-on Chantilly lace outfi ts plus lacy sleeving

at the likes of Franc Sarabia.

SHORT SKIRTING – Although the majority of designers

stuck to full-length styles there was a noticeably increasing

move towards shorter styles. Rosa Clará, for example,

showcased shorter daring ‘cupcake’ styles. Others such as

Inmaculada Garcia altered skirts by adding pockets, pretty

handy from a bride’s point of view!

COLOUR – Who says you have to wear white to your

wedding? Shades of taupe, dove grey and powdery pink

European

fl avours

Franc Sarabia Rosa Clará YolanCris

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