Trend Sketching Bridal Market NYC 2012 – Leila Hafzi
We had the pleasure of stumbling upon international and eco-friendly designer Leila Hafzi. Working in hand dyed natural silks dried in the open air of the Himalayas, her designs evoke the kinetic environment they are created in. Rough cut edges and flowing, sweeping shapes in a palette of soft natural hues were a welcome break […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Claire Pettibone
If I made gowns I would want to be Claire Pettibone. Not trying to be creepy, not at all, I promise. I have a certain affinity for the aesthetic of this over-the-moon-and-back-talent of a designer who is as humble as humble gets. I’ll admit I was dying to see her runway show along with the […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Margaret Rowe
Have you ever put on a piece of jewelry and it just made you feel better? In a moment a bit of sparkle and shine could turn your morning around and put a giddy smile on your face..if you haven’t had such a moment I urge you to find Margaret Rowe. Jess and I had […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Tara LaTour and Ivy&Aster
Big paper blooms caught our eye when entering Pier 94, essentially the mecca of Bridal Market in NYC. It didn’t take us long to forget the paper blooms and get lost in the fashion. Ivy & Aster is a spirited design studio intent on crafting modern couture for the chic bride. Subtly irreverent shapes and […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Dessy Group, Aruna Seth, and Winnie Couture
I truly hope you are enjoying our flurry of Bridal Market Trend-Sketching reports! Be sure to catch up with Theia, Romona Keveza, Carol Hannah, Monique Lhuillier and Lela Rose! Please, please reach out with any questions ladies. We soaked in a wealth of information over the last few days! Today we could hardly decide what […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Lela Rose
Lela Rose proved to be classic and clean with a wealth of surprises in the details. Effortlessly modern silhouettes were adorned with intricate beading, art deco embroidery and cameo necklines. Our attention was immediately drawn to the sculptural beadwork that had a whimsical and organic quality strung together with a contrasting gray thread. Brilliant! A […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Monique Lhuillier
What can you say about iconic Monique Lhuillier that hasn’t already been said? All I can tell you is that she certainly doesn’t disappoint. The collection was nothing short of what the designer describes as her “floral fantasy”. A larger than life image of blue hydrangeas (can I volunteer myself right now to paint this […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Carol Hannah
While in NY we had the privilege of popping in on Project Runway designer Carol Hannah, who extended us a gracious invite to her studio for a peek at what she has in the works. While not showing a collection at Bridal Market, the savvy designer still had quite a few frocks up her tailored […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Romona Keveza
I could barely contain my excitement at the Fall 2012 Romona Keveza show. From the minute we entered the ballroom at the iconic St. Regis Hotel in NYC drama was in play. Lighting were glowing golden, the soft hum of the crowd was building and my sketchbook was already filling as I peeked at press […]
The Momental Girls Live from Bridal Market in NYC
Hello everyone!! Yes, that’s right it is nearly 8pm on a Saturday night and I am blogging!! It must be something good, you’re thinking and you would be right. Jess and I are lucky enough to be in NYC for Bridal Market previewing designer collections for fall 2012. What a thrill to see bridal fashion […]