Showing posts with label colored bridal gowns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colored bridal gowns. Show all posts

Marian in Michael Cinco's Spring/Summer 2015 Couture


I know this post is like almost 2 months delayed. I actually didn't even want to feature this anymore even if I am a self-confessed DongYan fan just because there might be some "*umay"  factor already. (*umay is a Tagalog term of "get tired of"). 

But I just recently found out that Marian is actually Michael Cinco's FIRST-EVER Filipina Bride and I thought that was quite amusing and interesting considering that Cinco is Filipino. As his first-ever Filipina bride, I cannot help but feel like Marian wasn't just the perfect Michael Cinco bride but she's also the perfect muse. During their prenup shoot in Dubai, she was lucky to have been dressed by the designer in his Spring/Summer 2015 Couture and she nailed it. She even looks more amazing than the models from the said collection's runway show. Check this out! 
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Albert Andrada's Couleurs Royale Dress Collection

Photography by Ritchie Tongo / Source: Yahoo! Philippines

Meet Albert Andrada, designer extraordinaire who first made waves abroad and is now in Manila with a vengeance. According to Yahoo! Philippines, he closed the fashion show during The Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2014 and showcased a collection filled with royal-worthy pieces.

Here are some of my faves that I think are fit for a Rebellious Queen such as yourselves ;)

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The Year of Color

Gown by Stella de Libero / As Seen on Wedding Inspirasi
Three years ago when we created our blog, one of our first few posts already rallied to go for colored gowns. To be more specific, we entitled the entry "Anti-White" and it was our 9th post in the blog. This has always been one of our "propaganda movements." 

 Over the past few years since that post, we've been so overjoyed to see the same battle cry from fashion heavyweights the likes of Vera Wang. So when the folks over at Simply Bridal shared with us their 2014 Fearless Forecast, we couldn't be happier. According to Simply Bridal, they predict that 2014 is DEFINITELY the year for colored gowns. So in support of their forecast, we've scoured the web to also give you sample gowns based on their forecast. Enjoy! :)

 Simply Bridal says: 2014 is the year of going against the grain with weddings, especially when it comes to color! Instead of traditional white wedding gowns, brides will select colored gowns to show off their unique style and personality. Here's some of the hottest hues for wedding dresses and what they say about you:
CAYENNE
Source: Pinterest
"You believe that life should always be romantic, and have a sweet sense of innocence" 

PLACID BLUE
Gown by Carolina Herrera
"You have a need to express your hopes and dreams, no matter how idealistic they are."

SAND
Gown by Vera Wang
"You are steady in your ways and persistent, with a very strong need for security."

HEMLOCK
"Seafoam" by Jenny Packam
"You are sensible, respectable, and love freedom. 
Those around you love your carefree attitude."

RADIANT ORCHID
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Veejay Floresca's RTO

"Albay" - Madore Collection / Veejay Floresca
http://veejayfloresca.blogspot.com/

I have three ultimate favorite Filipino bridal designers, one of which is Veejay Floresca! And not just as a designer but also as a humble superstar human being! I will never forget a conversation I had with a videographer and a photographer in one of the weddings I attended--they said that they are always around beautiful gowns, even Vera Wang gowns--but when it comes to perfectly fitted gowns, nothing comes close to Veejay's gowns.  And I love his whole concept of "Ready-to-Order"--I know this is yet again a super delayed post (yikes!) --but who cares as long as we get to spread the word and promote the fab talents we love, right? Here are some of our rebellious favorites from Veejay's Madore RTO collection!

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Rebellious Bride Haidee's Bridal Style

Photography by We Do It For Love

We are lovin' Rebellious Bride Haidee's Boy Kastner Santos anti-white bridal gown! And wait 'till you see the back! You know that a gown has attitude when you can look at it from any angle and it's stirring up so many rebellious emotions inside of you. This look is so inspired. So refreshing. So charming. Equally charming is how the bride put the entire look together. And not everyone could have pulled off the shoes that Haidee paired it with. But with the tasteful eye of We Do It For Love, combined with the bride's effortless chicness, somehow it all worked out fantastically! Here's more!
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Rebellious Bride Stephanie's Rajo Gown

Photography by MangoRed
We just absolutely ADORE rebellious bride Stephanie's Rajo Laurel gown! Here is another living proof that a bridal gown doesn't have to be pearly white, doesn't have to be heavily beaded, and most definitely doesn't have to have all the frou frou. And how easy of a choice it would have been for the bride to opt for an extravagant gown--after all, she's working with one of the most formidable institutions in the country's fashion industry and she herself holds her own status. But she didn't. And for that, she is a rebel bride in the truest sense. 

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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 (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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Random Rebellion #39

Wowza.


I want me some Clayton gowns!!!!!
CREDITS: Gowns by Vidal Clayton of Cecilio Abad Design Team / Makeup by Aaron Lejarde and Randy Sta. Ana of the Makeup Studio / Photography by Carlo & Hyds Cecilio by ImagineNation

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