Some of our favorite designers give us a sneak peek at the gowns they’ll send down the runway at the Fall 2012 New York Bridal Market. Now, let’s look at them.
Augusta Jones
Augusta Jones designer Charlotte Leung looked to two of the past century’s most iconic decades for her Fall 2012 inspiration: from the 1920s, she drew on bias cuts, high necklines, looser shapes, and jewels; and from the ’50s, she borrowed tailored silhouettes, boat necklines, and beautifully handcrafted floral details.
Francesca Miranda
To achieve that balance in this design, Miranda created a flowing skirt that, while classic in shape, is actually cut from more than 30 yards of silk organza. Somehow, the gown manages to be “imposing but very light,” Miranda says.
Jasmine Couture
The design team at Jasmine Couture went back to their childhoods to dig up inspiration for this collection, drawing on the full-skirted, maximum-glamour aesthetic of a young girl’s imagination. That dreamy romance is translated here into a sleek sweetheart neckline and layered organza that swirls into a ruffled skirt.
Liz Fields
“I wanted to pay homage to a time when women paid special attention to the way they dressed and accented their silhouette,” Fields says of this full-skirted gown. “The dropped waist helps create a great hourglass shape.” An hourglass shape… very Joan Holloway, no?
Maggie Sottero
For her new collection, Maggie Sottero returned to traditional ideas of femininity—namely the art of the corset—and contrasted them with fashion-forward elements, like feathers, raw-edge fabrics, and abundant layering.
Pronovias
References to the world en pointe include fluffy feathers and tutus cut from soft, unreinforced tulle. The jeweled neckline on the gown featured above, for example, evokes cosmopolitan sophistication while the silk chiffon keeps the design feeling fluid.
Simone Carvalli
This halter-style mermaid gown features a ruched bodice and handmade silk roses scattered throughout the skirt. Expect to see a range of silk satins, taffetas, organzas, and chiffons, as well as sashes with an oversize horsehair corsage.
