When it comes to fashion, these are exciting times for a millennial bride. Though the bridal fashion trends have been undergoing interesting metamorphosis from time to time, what makes the game gripping is the certain fearlessness that has seeped in now in bridal fashion about experimenting and exploring trends. So, for the fun-loving bride of today, it’s no longer important to follow patterns that are perennially chic to have the spotlight on her. From the seventies’ tropical trends to a fizz of pop art to capturing the mystery of punk, bridal trends this season retain the film-noir glamour but combine it with such iconic juxtapositions that it indicates a new fashion dawn. These are some of the top trends every bride must aim to incorporate this season. Graphic Punch While for decades patterns such as paisleys, flowers and stars reigned gloriously on bridal wear, this time designers, just like architects, have turned to themes that are linear, abstract and geometric. From gota-patti hexagonal gold patterns on the lehenga to lineal designs on cholis, the idea is to trade the fairytale schemes for a grown-up glamour
Clash versus match Forget the conformist aesthetic details of matching your dupatta to the dress, or choosing co-ordinated colours. Pick kooky combinations and go for clash. An orange paired with red, worn with a gold lehenga. Sounds eccentric Well, that’s the idea.
Honour the heritage While a pop zing will add individuality to your look, reclaim a piece of heritage for that truly evolved bride of today look. Raid your family heirlooms to hunt for that pearl stringed jhoomar or a chaand baali patterned nath and flaunt them with your retro spirit.
Coy is cool Till a few seasons ago the way to add a modern edge to bridal wear was to play with the transparency or to go for corset blouse. Avoid these jaded announcements. A well-stitched blouse with full sleeves can bring more glamour than any minxy skin show. Keep the lengths chaste and necklines demure, and aim for knife-edge precision in tailoring.
The writer is CEO, Bridal Asia
