A luxe wedding magazine and look-book filled with the latest bridal trends from gorgeous fashions, glittering gems, stunning wedding p[photography to divine bouquets and beautiful settings. Targeted at the discerning and stylish bride
Styled to look like they cost $40 million dollars, the wedding scenes of Rachel Chu and Nick Young in Crazy Rich Asians were big, bold and borderline OTT! And, although there were some elements that bothered me – White lanterns??? Barefoot down an aisle with ankle-deep water?! – there’s no denying the visual impact of the day and night sequences that screamed obscene wealth. Movies convey larger-than-life imagery, and in this one, almost every scene was loud and brash. However, true luxury does not have to be this way. In fact, some of the grandest weddings I’ve been to were as they should be – with a sense of subtle and tasteful opulence, be it in the hundreds of stalks of rare blooms flown in just for the occasion, the…
Your wedding look is about more than just your dress. The perfect hair accessory is a must. Play princess for a day with this fabulous tiara of flowering vines and pearly blooms embellished with Swarovski crystals. Helan Tan of www.gioielli.com created it to complement the fine pearl jewellery from Mikimoto on our cover bride. Helan customises accessories to match your wedding theme and wardrobe. Her pieces range from dramatic crystal-studded crowns to pretty romantic styles with delicate metallic flowers. Visit www.gioielle.com.sg.…
Designers are showing youthful, elegant Spring 2019 versions for next year’s nuptials. FIND YOUR PEARL Actress Dilraba Dilmurat, better known as Dilireba, is Mikimoto’s first Chinese Brand Ambassador. She fronts its new #FindYourPearl campaign to celebrate the brand’s 125th anniversary, and to encourage women to embrace their unique inner beauty, perseverance and elegance. Wearing the beautiful designs from Mikimoto’s Les Petales Place Vendome High Jewellery collection, Dilireba is the epitome of the radiant bride here. The collection, which marries the best of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with refined European jewellery design, is inspired by delicate rose petals floating around the Place Vendome in Paris. Spectacular pieces, featuring South Sea pearls and diamond-encrusted petals, include the elegant 18K white gold necklace (wrapped around Dilireba’s wrist), earrings and a ring. Visit www.mikimoto.com.…
Inspired by the beautiful French Riviera, Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever’s And God Created Woman collection offers a range of bold as well as softly alluring couture gowns, cocktail options and sleek jumpsuits. Visit www.galialahav.com. FLOWER POWER “The Paper Flowers pieces are so feminine, but they also have this laser-cut edge that’s modern and industrial-looking,” said Elle Fanning (with Chinese actress Ni Ni) at the New York launch party of Tiffany & Co.’s new line of fine, super-light, one-of-a-kind women’s jewellery based on a deconstructed iris motif and designed by Reed Krakoff. The actress and campaign spokesmodel paired her Paper Flowers necklace and earrings with a soft Giambattista Valli Spring 2018 Haute Couture gown – so perfect! Visit www.tiffany.com. PERFECTLY IMPERFECT There is something quite intriguing about a wedding cake…
When it comes to high jewellery, Tiffany & Co. truly represents. Diamond moths that appear to be in flight or landing give the angular links of a 1940s-inspired 18K gold tank chain bracelet, cuff and earrings a modern update that heralds summer. The hydrangea designs of spring reveal an intricate clustering of diamonds with fancy sapphires and tourmalines. For winter, a necklace of linear diamonds set in platinum looks like frost. Visit www.tiffany.com.…
“Frosted silk flower petals, scintillating crystals and gleaming silver embroidery add a dash of fairy-tale romance to the swirling dresses gliding down the runway. ” The Snow Queen reigns supreme at designer Mira Zwillinger’s latest runway collection of shimmering couture gowns and dresses. The frocks are a vision of icy-cool glamour, sliced and tailored into fluid shapes that glitter and sparkle with every move. From sleek and sensual columns to romantic A-line dresses floating on wisps of tulle, these striking styles are uber-chic and modern.…