Your Kent Wedding -September/October 2020 (Issue 92)

Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals the latest bridal news, buys and launches FASHION Happy anniversary Award-winning bridal designer Kate Halfpenny is celebrating 15 years in the industry. With a boutique, atelier and office in Bloomsbury, the oldest pedestrian shopping street in London, Kate’s luxury British-made gowns are all designed with the modern bride in mind with her latest collection boasting this Apple Butterfly dress, www.halfpennylondon.com www.instagram.com/halfpennylondon For the little ones Award-winning designer Veni Infantino at Ronald Joyce has created a collection of three tulle flowergirl dresses featuring lace and flower detail for little lovelies aged two to 12 years. To find out more, visit www.ronaldjoyce.com www.instagram.com/ronaldjoycebridal UNITED IN LOVE Bridal designer Katya Katya has introduced four fun t-shirts made with statement ruffle sleeves for brides who had to postpone their weddings due to coronavirus. Named the United in Love collection and priced at £130 each, the styles represent the romantic and fashion- forward feel of the brand and are the perfect piece to wear on what would’ve been the wedding date. To shop visit www.katyakatya.co.uk www.instagram.com/katyakatyalondon Editor’s favourite This new Candy Pop collection of four hand-crafted ethical engagement rings with Sri Lankan sapphires in assorted colours and shapes includes a stunning pear-shaped stone by sustainable jeweller www.lebrusanstudio.com www.instagram.com/LebrusanStudio PEARLY QUEEN The latest collection from Olivia & Pearl features fashionable jewellery made using elegant sustainably-farmed and sourced freshwater pearls. There’s free UK next day delivery on all orders and gift packaging available, making them a great way to thank bridesmaids, https://oliviaandpearl.com www.instagram.com/oliviaandpearl Cover up Spanish bridal brand Rosa Clará has unveiled its first collection of bridal capes, coats and jackets. With autumn and winter weddings looking set to increase this year, they offer brides a stylish way to keep warm with soft tulle coats, a taffeta jacket and long crepe and georgette capes. To shop, visit https://www.rosaclara.es www.instagram.com/rosa_clara Chi Chi London has launched a girl’s clothing collection including some pretty occasion pieces in bright, bold colours and prints. Sizes range from six to 14 years with prices starting from £40, www.chichiclothing.com www.instagram.com/ChiChiClothing focus 90 90