Brides UK

From Justin

Alexander Bridal

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Ty Mentel

You are renowned for creating gowns

that channel old-fashioned glamour in

a modern style – what sets your dresses

apart from other designers?

I think it’s our attention to detail and the

t: our dresses sculpt women’s gures like

the vintage styles used to. A Justin

Alexander gown feels fabulous on and this

is the reason women say yes to our dresses

and love how they look in them.

What are your top tips for maximising

the glamour on the big day?

Every bride should think about the total

look of her wedding – if you want to add

sophistication then why not have hundreds

of candles? Ask your guests to wear

glamorous tuxedos and evening gowns, or

set a dress code for the reception. It’s also

very important to nd the right venue –

somewhere like e Savoy or Claridge’s in

London would be my idea of real wedding-

day glamour. Finally, don’t forget to make

an entrance in style...

What can we expect from Justin

Alexander Bridal’s latest collection?

is season we have developed some new

fabrics, including a heavy charmeuse,

which moves and drapes beautifully, along

with stunning clean lines in double chion.

ere are also lots of laces; including ones

that are embroidered, corded and metallic,

as well as exquisite hand-craed beading.

A bride’s perfect dress is...

...one that lets her shine. You should be

condent, happy and comfortable in your

gown. Most of all, you should look like you

but the most beautiful you have ever felt.

What is it about your brand that makes it

so successful around the world?

I travel all over the globe meeting brides –

we do a lot of research and really listen

to what they have to tell us. In fact, my

biggest inspiration is the amazing

women I meet; they have inuenced

many of my best-selling dresses.

Yo u r b i g g e s t a c h i e v e m e n t s t o d a t e a re ...

...how our rm has grown, especially in the

tough economic climate, and how we’ve

maintained our relationship with our

brides and stockists, who are priceless.

If you could dress any celebrity, who

would it be and why?

I would love to style Nigella Lawson as

she is a ‘real’ woman with real curves and

is very condent in her own skin.

Next year, brides will be wearing...

...cleaner lines and more graphic looks.

The head designer of the

award-winning label talks

trends, glamour and his

latest collection

NIGELLA LAWSON

For more information call 01908 615599 or visit justinalexanderbridal.com

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DESIGNER

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