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beading are in abundance on the new Sottero

and Midgley collection. Ballgowns from the

brand range from frothy layers of soft tulle to

classic, stately silk and brocade.

For Allure Bridals, this season is focused on

the details—beading, fl oral appliqués, dramatic

backs, and draping. Allure Couture boasts

beaded lace, English net and rich satin, plus

gilded lace, a new element in the collection.

Allure Romance is all about lace and ball

gowns this season, while the Allure Women’s

collection features structured fabrics along with

lace appliqué and a spectacular satin sheath.

Attention to detail is the name of the game

at Mark Leslie with beautifully intricate

beading used to create delicate patterns on

pretty chiffon gowns.

Glamorous satins, exquisite laces and soft

chiffons feature on Essense Designs’ range,

while Stella York is focused on soft feminine

lines using shades of light pink and ivory.

Debuting at Harrogate is Kitty Chen’s new

collection Ivoire Paris. The new line features

exquisite beadwork on the gowns, many of

which have also been adorned with lace. The

key focus, however is on the back of the dress

Veromia’s new collection boasts a variety of

pared-back gowns, plus more embellished pieces

with beading and fabric fl owers. Its plus-size

label Sonsie offers fl attering ruching in silks

and chiffons, meanwhile D’Zage has simple

streamlined gowns with a touch of glamour

coming from sparkling belting.

Inspired by the casual chic trend, the Maggie

Sottero spring 2015 collection introduces

delicate fabrications sprinkled with opulent

details. Designs combine ethereal tulle

and lightweight lace, chiffon and organza

with pearls, Swarovski crystals and three-

dimensional embellishments creating depth,

texture and drama.

Decadent adornments of opal and silver

*ALLURE COUTURE

*JUPON

*BLUSH BY HAYLEY PAIGE

*STELLA YORK

*ESSENSE

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