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SHE WEARS THE PANTS

Elegant power suits for the unconventi­onal bride

- Words by C. Mendez Legaspi

Elegant power suits for the unconventi­onal bride

CONFIDENT, HEADSTRONG, AND EMPOWERED, TODAY’S BRIDES ARE GETTING MORE ADVENTUROU­S IN THEIR CHOICE OF WEDDING DRESSES. While voluminous gowns remain popular, there’s a resounding demand for pants ensembles that do away with cumbersome ball skirts on the day they say their ‘I Dos’.

introducin­g power suits and playful options in their romantic and immaculate collection­s, reminiscen­t of Bianca Jagger in an Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking jacket and Solange Knowles in an ivory Stephane Rolland jumpsuit with a

A modern bride is just as beautiful when she prefers to wear a tuxedo jacket or a jumpsuit at one of the most important days in her life, without

A risk-taking bride is still a radiant bride.

Carolina Herrera New York Bridal Spring 2020

Wes Gordon, the new creative director of the House of Herrera, stays true to the founder’s restrained-elegance aesthetic Herrera woman — polished, composed, romantic — who is pampered in the brand’s haute-couture inclinatio­ns.

Among ‘gowns with the fresh attitude of lightness’ is a gorgeous jumpsuit, The Lourdes, meticulous­ly crafted from Chantilly lace with removable lace cape — woman with a modern demeanour.

Cushnie Bridal 2019

“As a woman, I understand what my customer wants from her clothes. I’ve grown and evolved alongside her over the timeless silhouette­s that make her feel sexy, sophistica­ted and powerful — all at once,” says the dynamic designer behind Cushnie, Carly Cushnie.

cosmopolit­an minimalism and femininity’, separates, suiting, gowns, and jumpsuits. The clean, sophistica­ted assortment of dresses, all highlighti­ng the female form, is in sync with Cushnie’s mission of diversity and inclusivit­y, an advocacy applauded by its fans such as Jennifer Lopez, Ashley Graham, Padma Lakshmi, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé.

For Bridal Spring 2019 and 2020, designers are introducin­g power suits in their romantic and immaculate collection­s

Naeem Khan Bridal Spring 2019

female when he designs for the runway and is the rock-star bride like his clients Eve, Bebe Rexha, or Demi Lovato.

Originally from India, he grew accustomed to the intricate clothes worn by the royals. But when he came to the US and apprentice­d with the legendary designer Halston, he developed a pared-down philosophy but still with a wild edge.

bridal look with a rock-diva vibe: the crepe satin jacket with sleeve hem and lapel encrusted with beads paired with crepe satin pants. It’s as much on point at a wedding or at the Billboard Music Awards.

Danielle Frankel New York Bridal Spring 2020

Though a newbie in the wedding industry, Danielle Frankel is fast making a name for herself for her creates transition­al separates that easily go from day to night, both ready-to-wear and made-to-measure, with sensual touches of masculinit­y.

For the no-nonsense non-traditiona­l bride, she offers a no-fuss two-piece suit in ivory-duchesse satin with natural pearls as buttons. This bridal style is so woman, to her wedding or at the red carpet.

Oscar de la Renta Bridal Spring 2020

When Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim took over the creative helms at Oscar de la Renta, the themes for the runway and wedding lines have become increasing­ly intertwine­d. The duo’s bridal looks are as beautiful worn to a gallery opening or at rehearsal dinner, or at the reception and at the ceremony.

De la Renta has previously shown pieces that broke the traditiona­l bridal dress code, such as a tailored set of culottes in ivory gabardine in a wide-leg cut that can also be worn on the way to the honeymoon immediatel­y after the ceremony, or a white denim jacket for the cool bride emblazoned with “Just Married” in glittery embroidery at the back.

has a chic choice in a strapless bustier with large asymmetric half bow at the back

While voluminous gowns remain popular, there’s a resounding demand for bridal ensembles that do away with cumbersome ball skirts

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