Showing posts with label bridal spring 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bridal spring 2014. Show all posts

Bridal Spring 2014 - Rebellious Honorable Mention: Vera Wang (Part 5 of 5)

Source: The Knot
We've saved the best for last. Leather. Biker Chick. Black & White. Mod. Sportswear. Words that would never have been used to describe a bridal gown 'till now. Vera Wang. 'Nuff said.

http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014

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Bridal Spring 2014 - Rebellious Honorable Mention: Romona Keveza (Part 4 of 5)


http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014
Probably the only Bridal Spring 2014 collection that fully celebrated color this season was Romona Keveza that's why this is one of my two most favorite collections from this showcase.


I have to admit that I wasn't familiar with the designer's work 'till now. But this really took my breath away. The collection was so rich in vivid colors and you can barely see the usual lace or breadwork typical of bridal wear but it really works just as dramatically and beautifully.


This collection is perfect for the Rebellious Bride who is womanly and comfortable in her skin in every sense of the word. 

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Bridal Spring 2014 - Rebellious Honorable Mention: Reem Acra (Part 2 of 5)

http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014
Oh where to begin? Reem Acra has long been one of the bridal designers who I constantly drool over. But this 2014 spring collection is in a totally different league of its own!


While most bridal designers paint a picture of a bride who wants to be the Cinderella type of princess, Reem Acra fulfills the fantasies of all kinds of brides--from the Jasmine type of princess bride, to the glamorous red carpet bride, to even a Wonder Woman kind of bride. 

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Bridal Spring 2014 - Rebellious Honorable Mention (Part 1 of 5)

From the Angel Sanchez Bridal Spring 2014 Collection / Source: The Knot
The bridal gowns have been walked down the catwalk aisle and what's our verdict? Though majority are still pretty white and traditional, it's getting there, it's getting there. So much so that this Bridal Spring 2014 report of ours will be 5 parts in total.

We applaud the efforts of designers to showcase something out of the ordinary. But the stigma of wearing something unconventional for brides will never go away if the media, bloggers, observers in general won't stop writing headlines that say "Would you wear something this outrageous?"

 It's because of this kinds of headlines that seem harmless that viscously feed on more controversy or debate that makes brides think twice before fully owning their individuality. 

Oscar de la Renta / Source: The Knot
That's why here in Rebellious Brides, we REFUSE to write such headlines or descriptions. Instead, we'll call these wonderful creations as the Rebellious Honorable Mention. It's not even about being unconventional per se. It's about opening up yourselves to other options beyond white gowns and beyond the veils--because you know what? It's a form of brainwashing. Knowledge is power and if you actually research on the history of white wedding gowns and the use of veils, they are not even mandatories but fads or current situations of specific periods in time. 

We say, pick an inspirational bridal look that personifies who you REALLY are. And one that genuinely resonates with your own personalities and not what is accepted of society.

Here are the honorable mentions but this is just the beginning. There were designers that had full-on unconventional collections. So we are paying individual tributes to: Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Romona Keveza, and Vera Wang. But before that, here are the other designers who had a few noteworthy rebellious ideas:

Theia White played with the concept of the usual train. And in this unnerving hot weather in Manila, don't you think it makes sense to consider a short textured bridal gown such as the one on the left?

http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014
Amsale created options for unembellished bridal pantsuits. 
This may be missing the usual full skirt but it definitely looks luxe! 

http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014
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