When I first suggested to my editor that I dust off my dress and try it on for the first time since my big day, the Beckhams had not done a photoshoot in their wedding-day clothes, twenty-five years after their own. Nor had Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood, who did the same a few days… Read More »
Belinda Bellville, who has died at the age of 94, founded the fashion house Bellville et Cie (later Bellville Sassoon), whose young and fresh designs have become indispensable in the wardrobes of society ladies, brides-to-be and more than four royal families. decades. She was called “Belinda Bellville, the darling of the best people” by the… Read More »
Popular culture would have us believe that you’ll only know when you’ve found the perfect wedding dress if you’re bursting into tears. Countless movies and TV shows tell us that anything less than a great display of emotion indicates that you should keep looking. This gives us unrealistic expectations of what we should aim to… Read More »
LONDON — When Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco on April 19, 1956, a million lace wedding dresses were the first to hit the market. The princess’s Helen Rose dress was gifted to the actress from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios. It was prepared over six weeks by a team of 35 people including dyers, beaders, milliners,… Read More »
Zac Posen (left) designed Princess Eugenie’s second wedding dress of 2019 Fashion retailing is a tough game, even for high-end brands selling to recession-proof billionaires. But one area of growth that continues to explode is stories about ailing brands and their serial attempts to resurrect themselves. The 53-year-old brand Take Gap announced not long ago,… Read More »
This month’s news includes all kinds of unusual crafting ingredients, from mycelium to gingerbread. Students are also offered the opportunity to have their design projects 3D printed by London company Batch.Works. I hope there’s something for everyone. The bride wore cork Choosing a wedding dress is a special moment. Some brides go for family heirlooms,… Read More »