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Trend Sketching Bridal Market NYC 2012 – Ines Di Santo

We’re back again this week with more of our favorites from NYC Bridal Market week.  Need to get caught up on our Trend Sketching reports from last week?  Head here for exquisite color from Theia Couture.  Stephanie Allin and Douglas Hannant caught our attention here.  Monique Lhuillier always captivates, see why here.  Don’t miss Leila […]

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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Colin Cowie, Martha Stewart and The Knot Parties

I hope you have enjoyed our Bridal Market coverage over the last week!  Want to get caught up with all the gorgeousness from the runways and my inspired sketches?  Have a look here for coverage of Theia, Romona Keveza, Carol Hannah, Anne Barge, Monique Lhuillier, Lela Rose, The Dessy Group, Aruna Seth, Winnie Couture, Tara […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Anne Barge

Anne Barge designs have a certain…swagger.  I mean no disrespect but a certain swagger that only comes when you hone your craft over time.  Deeply rooted in classic sensibilities but keenly inspired by modern aesthetics, Anne Barge continues to weave her way into our hearts with captivating design. The room was hushed before this show […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – An Intro

Ladies, you are in for a treat.  Jess, my creative assistant and I have spent the last 4 days in NYC in the throws of Bridal Market week.  Each day was filled with thrilling shows and intimate appointments with some of the worlds elite in Bridal Fashion.  Why are stationers interested in gowns you might […]