Perfect Wedding

PWWtalks with EElbeth about trends

for 2016 ,workkingin the wedding

industry andwwhat happens in a day

in the life of abbridal designer...

Elbeth Glls

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“I get to work with the

most beautiful fabrics”

PW

HAVE YOU ALWAYS

WANTED TO DESIGN

WEDDING GOWNS?

I’ve knownIwanted to be a

fashion designer since I was 12,but

only realised that I loved wedding

dresses and eveningwear whileI

was studying fashion design.

WHAT INSPIRED YOUR

LATEST COLLECTION?

The opulence and glamour of

’30s Hollywood thecollection

celebrates women’s sensuality.

WHO WOULD BE YOUR

DREAM CELEBRITY

TO STYLE?

I’dlovetoddress thegorgeous

Charlize Thheron her style is so

timeless annd beautiful.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE

ABOUT THE INDUSTRY?

I love working with brides. It’s such

aspecialtime in theirlives and

everyone is alwayssohappyand

excited. I also get to work with the

most beautiful fabrics and hand

detailing that you would never be

able to do with daywear.

WHAT TRENDS DO

YOU SEE FOR THE

YEAR AHEAD?

Twopieces different skirts that

can be paired, togive the bride the

power of choice.Also, understated

silhouettes withluxurious fabrics

and a hint of colour.our.

WHO’S YOUR FAVOURITE

BRIDE OF ALL TIME?

It would have to be Grace Kelly.

WHAT’S YOUR DAILY

ROUTINE LIKE?

Myroutine differrsfromdayto day.

Icheckontheprroduction of my

dresses and I draape all of the lace

for them. I do consultations and

fittings withcoutture clients in our

Cape Town studiio. Plus, there’s

always mail and admin toget

through,andIchhat to my entire

team as often as possible.

“I drape all of

the lace on my

dresses”