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Selena Gomez shared photos from her wedding to Benny Blanco, revealing all three of her Ralph Lauren dresses worn during the ceremony and reception in Santa Barbara, with the event featuring emotional vows and celebrity guests.
Giorgio Armani, who recently passed away at 91, was renowned for designing iconic wedding dresses for celebrities and royalty, including Princess Charlene of Monaco and Katie Holmes, blending modern elegance with intricate detailing and personal touches.
Chloë Grace Moretz and Kate Harrison married over Labor Day weekend, with Nicolas Ghesquière designing their Louis Vuitton wedding gowns and after-party outfits, including a blue gown and a custom cowboy hat for Moretz, reflecting their personal interests and style.
Tariffs on Chinese-made wedding dresses are increasing costs for brides and shop owners in the US, leading to higher prices, budget uncertainties, and longer shopping processes, while also impacting related wedding accessories and American-made options.
Tariffs on China have increased costs for wedding dresses, most of which are made there, prompting David's Bridal to seek strategies to adapt to the rising expenses and protect its market share.
Huma Abedin is preparing for her wedding to Alex Soros with final fittings for her custom Givenchy and Erdem dresses, reflecting a blend of traditional and personal touches, including embroidery of family initials and meaningful motifs, amidst a joyful and meticulously planned celebration.
A wedding venue owner in Georgia is working to reunite brides with their abandoned wedding dresses after purchasing a warehouse full of dresses from an auction. The dresses were from a store that abruptly shut down, leaving many brides without their paid-for attire. The owner is asking affected brides to provide their information and pictures of the dress to facilitate the reunion process. The dresses will be available at the wedding venue in Forest Park, Georgia.
Paris Hilton revealed that she had a total of 45 wedding dresses to choose from for her 2021 nuptials to Carter Reum. While she ultimately wore six different dresses on her big day, Hilton explained that designers from around the world sent her custom dresses without her asking. She had a clear vision of wanting a princess-like gown with 3D flowers, and she knew right away that she wanted to walk down the aisle in an Oscar De La Renta dress. Hilton tried to wear as many dresses as possible, including an off-the-shoulder Galia Lahav ballgown and a low-cut Pamela Rowland design. She ended the night in a bubblegum-pink ensemble, showcasing her love for all things pink.
Karen Tierney, a professional dressmaker and textile restorer, showcased wedding dresses dating back to the 1800s in a fashion show held in Oakland, California. Tierney has been restoring wedding gowns and creating custom pieces for 18 years, using her graphic design skills to solve intricate restoration problems. She takes great care in repairing lace and constructing undergarments to maintain the dresses' original shape. Tierney's work is highly specialized and often involves dismantling and rebuilding dresses piece by piece. The fashion show celebrated the history and sentimental value of wedding dresses, with some dresses being worn by multiple generations of the same family. Tierney's creations were appreciated by attendees, and she expressed her love for making things beautiful again.
David's Bridal CEO Jim Marcum has assured customers that the bridal chain will fulfill all orders despite filing for bankruptcy for the second time in five years. However, the future of the company's workforce remains uncertain, with over 9,000 employees at risk of being laid off. David's Bridal is actively seeking a buyer, but if one is not found, store closures and inventory liquidation are likely. The COVID-19 pandemic and changing attitudes towards marriage have contributed to the company's financial struggles.
Sofia Richie wore three custom-made Chanel gowns for her wedding weekend in the South of France, including a rehearsal dinner gown, an afterparty corseted mini dress inspired by Claudia Schiffer's iconic look, and a main wedding dress featuring delicate bowl-shaped sequins and two sequin shaped hearts symbolizing the romantic occasion. The dresses took months to create and were designed to fit the different events of the wedding. Richie's mother-in-law and close friend accompanied her to the Chanel atelier in Paris for the final dress fitting.
David's Bridal, the largest wedding dress retailer in the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in five years. The company plans to continue exploring a sale of all or some of its assets and will keep its roughly 300 locations open during the process. The pandemic has changed the way many people dress for weddings, which has hurt David's Bridal. The retailer has hired law firms and investment banks to assist with a possible sale. The company has also started slashing thousands of jobs.