What
is the color for this year?
What
is the newest style?
What
is the trend for 2005?
Every time a new year starts, we get a lot of e-mails with
these questions. Finally, we have gathered some of the industry’s
veterans and budding professionals to share their observations
on last year’s styles and most importantly, their forecasts
for this year’s wedding trends.
Wedding Fashion Trends
Ms.
Delby Bragais debuted in 1999 as the featured fashion
designer of the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. She is also an
Internationally-certified Image Consultant, doing workshops,
programs for corporations and organizations on image
enhancement, visual poise, business etiquette, and the
like.
Last year, classic colors of cream, champagne, ecru
and brilliant white were popular for the gowns. My hit
fabrics were Indian silks I personally chose and brought
back from India, Thai silks, Duchess and Italian satins.
‘Individualistic designs’ and ‘classic
with a twist’ characterized my most popular designs
last year. One is really different and and heavy on
concept; while the other is basically classic with a
little touch of "something different" - like
an accessory, an unusual fabric, or some touch of colors.
For accessories, whether on the wedding dress or separate
from the gown - such as hairpieces - I have a fondness
for using Swarovski crystals from Austria. My brides
loved them too! They lend an unmatched brilliance and
class to my designs.
Ms. Delby P. Bragais
with Mr. Johnny Litton
For
year 2005, classic colors will prevail, with the usual
smattering of unusual light pale colors of pink shades,
yellow shades, peach shades, golden hues.
I foresee more lace to be used this year, in line with
the persistent "vintage"inspiration. An overlay
of a beautiful European cream lace over a pale pink
satin, for example, will achieve a soft, feminine look
and create a subtle variation for the bride who wants
something different without going overboard.
More gowns will have sleeves this year as compared to
last year, while the classic strapless wedding gown
will still be a staple.
The trend for a concept wedding or ‘themed’
wedding will still continue this year, with more couples
opting to inject their personal choices and showcase
their individuality through their wedding, and thus
in their wedding outfits.
A bridal design using soft peachItalian
satin with an
overlay of intricately embroidered cream tulle
lace embeilshed with cut glass and crystals. by
Delby
P. Bragais
Simple
and clean lines using rich, luxurious fabrics
with delicate surface designs. by
Delby
P. Bragais
A bridal creation made of handwoven
Indian silk and embroidered tulle lace, accented
with ostrich feathers. by
Delby
P. Bragais
