An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 85)

focus Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals the latest bridal news, buys and launches Say it with words A new jewellery collection has launched from Design Letters that is based on vintage hand-drawn typography by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen. The hand-polished pieces in matte gold plated or sterling silver are a mix of alphabet letters, charms and semi-precious stones that make great bridesmaids’ gifts. Why not wear your newly married initial or cluster a few together to spell the word love or wife? Prices start from £12 for semi-precious stones, from £20 for charms and from £25 for letters and chains, designletters.dk @designletters EDITOR’S FAVOURITE These slogan enamel pins, £7 each, can be used to decorate clutch bags, jackets and even dresses, alphabetbags.com @alphabetbags Fashion Best foot forward Dune London recently unveiled 16 new ivory satin shoe styles in its Wedding Collection after such high demand for it’s previous bridal collection. There are new heel heights, from platforms to flats and a pair of crystal-encrusted sliders ideal for destination weddings. Embellishments include jewelled ribbon ankle ties, decorative sculpted heels studded with rhinestones and pearls, and there’s a reworked ivory satin version of the company’s 2018 sell-out sandal, the iconic Loupe style. There’s also matching clutch bags and accessories available, with shoes starting from £99 while accessories start from just £20, visit dunelondon.com @dune_london Made with Love Stella McCartney has launched her first bridal collection, Stella McCartney Made with Love. It consists of 17 pieces that reflect her confident, feminine and modern designs. It follows on from the exclusive limited edition Made with Love dress that was launched in June 2018 to celebrate the opening of the new Old Bond Street store and inspired by the wedding reception dress that was designed for the Duchess of Sussex, with its high neck and deep low back. There’s seven sleek, elegant wedding dresses, a lace embroidered jumpsuit and a sophisticated ivory tuxedo. In-store, brides-to-be will receive a bespoke customer experience and as a special touch, each style comes with a blue tag sewn in to each garment featuring a personal message from Stella. Prices start from £675 and dresses will be available in select Stella McCartney stores, Harrods, Net-a-Porter and Selfridges. Visit stellamccartney.com for further information. @stellamccartney 88