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The wedding day is a significant day for a couple. The bride would
do whatever it takes to look as beautiful as a beauty queen and as
gracious as a princess in a fairy tale. And the bridegroom would want to
be the matching prince that deserves the adoring bride. While hair
style, makeup and manicure play important role in the transformation of
the bride, the wedding gown or dress is inevitably the major eye-catcher
on the occasion. In different countries worldwide, indigenous cultural
ceremony with traditional costumes form the main part of a marriage
occasion. But in most countries, the wedding gown as it is known in |
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bridal fashion trend introduces more fabric/materials combinations and
colours to the bridal fashion. While silk and silk-based fabrics such as
satin, duchesse satin and shantung remain the classic wedding dress
fabrics, the textile industry is providing fashion designers with novel
fabrics that are topping the list of favourite materials. These fabrics
include: Satin:
A heavy, smooth fabric with a high sheen on one side; very common in
bridal gowns Duchesse Satin:
A lightweight hybrid of silk and rayon (or polyester) woven into a satin
finish Charmeuse:
A lightweight, semi-lustrous soft fabric, that is satin-like to the touch Silk Gazar:
A four-ply silk organza Gabardine:
A tightly-woven, firm and durable finish, with single diagonal lines on
the face Illusion:
A fine, sheer net fabric, generally used on sleeves or necklines Silk Mikado: A brand of blended silk, usually heavier than 100-percent silk Tulle: Netting made of silk, nylon, or rayon; used primarily for skirts and veils (think ballerina tutus) continued> |
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Silk-faced Satin: A smooth silk satin, with a glossy front and matte back Peau de
Soie: A soft satin-faced, high-quality cloth with a dull luster, fine
ribs, and a grainy appearance Georgette: A sheer, lightweight fabric often made of polyester or silk with a crepe surface Velvet:
A soft, thick fabric with a felted face and plain underside Taffeta:
Crisp and smooth, with a slight rib; not frequently used Crepe:
A light, soft, and thin fabric with a crinkled surface Damask:
Similar to brocade with raised designs, but woven in a much lighter
weight. Faille:
A structured, ribbed finish like grosgrain ribbon; usually quite
substantial. Moire:
A heavy silk taffeta with a subtle, wavy design Organdy:
A stiff transparent fabric Pique: A lengthwise rib weave in medium to heavy weights; wrinkles badly unless given a wrinkle-free finish Dupioni:
A finish similar to shantung, but with thicker, coarser fibers, and a
slight sheen Organza:
Crisp and sheer like chiffon, with a stiffer texture similar in effect to
tulle, but more flowing; popular for skirts, sleeves, backs, and overlays Batiste:
A lightweight, soft, transparent fabric Brocade: A Jacquard-woven fabric with raised designs; traditionally popular for fall and winter, now also worn in warmer weather |
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| The look and feel of a wedding gown is determined by its fabric. Each fabric has some distinctive properties that enable the designer to use the fabric to create specific effects. Natural pure silk has a luxurious feel and could be styled into very elegant designs that give gracious luxury look. Different types of satin with corresponding grades of lustre are used to produce wedding dresses that flow in consonant with the figure of the bride. Other types of fabrics are also used to create diverse styles in variety of colours. continued> | ||
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Though
different nuances of white and cream still dominate, wedding gowns
and dresses in colours ranging from pastel green, pink, yellow to red
and black are in trend. Apart from the classical ball gown with a train,
wedding gowns and dresses are
available in different lengths including Knee-length, floor-length,
ankle-length, tea-length, ballerina, intermission, miniskirt and hi-lo.
The necklines are styled in typical jewel, portrait, off-the shoulder
and bateau forms. The creativity of bridal fashion designers is also
manifested in the style of the sleeves; Three-quarter sleeves, cap
sleeves, spaghetti straps, off-the-shoulder sleeves and t-shirt sleeves
in all variations were presented at the trade fair in |
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combination of various neckline styles, sleeve styles, bodice,
skirt-shapes and colours offers the bride a wide range of bridal dresses
and gowns to choose from. However, this could be a time-consuming and
difficult task. In order to look great, the bride should be careful in
her choice. The length, the neckline, the sleeve, the fabric and the
colour of the bridal dress/gown should fit the figure and the
personality of the bride. If the bride is unsure and not able to decide,
there should not be any reason to despair. Bridal fashion is big business. The scope of the business includes bridal fashion consulting, bridal gown/dress lending services, jewellery business, bridal photography business, catering services, graphic and printing services, party services, music and disc jockey services to mention a few. The bride and the bridegroom could make their dream wedding come true by taking advantage of the numerous services offered in the bridal fashion business. The choice is theirs. End Afritopic 2008 |
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