2011 TRENDS

15/09/2010

We're just back from the British Bridal Exhibition - THE place to buy bridal, bridesmaids, accessories etc for the new 2011 season.

So what are the key trends for 2011? (courtesy of Bridal Buyer)

In bridalwear
* layers of ruffles flaring to the ground
* 1950’s chic, short full skirts
* demure ballgowns
* Hollywood-goddess slink
* flower and bow decorations
* controlled beadwork to create areas of dazzle
* soft flowing fabrics
* asymmetric seaming
* lace highlights

In Mothers/ guestwear
* brilliant colours
* side swathing
* bolero jackets
* prints mixed with plains
* knee-grazing hem lengths

In menswear
* classics with a twist
* textured surfaces/wetlook treatments
* tails
* short/sharp cuts
* iridescent waistcoats 

Accessories
* shoes with detail - pleating and jewelled clips
* side-detailed headbands in crystal and pearl
* lace-edged veils
* feathers

the new collections will begin to arrive in both our stores late 2010/ early 2011..............and we can't wait!