Your North West Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 61)

focus Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals the latest bridal news, buys and launches EDITOR’S PICK This dusky pink ribbon and lace bodysuit is from the new Muse by Coco de Mer collection and is the perfect pick for your wedding night and honeymoon. Prices range from £20 for a thong to £120 for a slip, and pieces are available in sizes 30D-F to 36B-F. To shop, visit coco-de-mer.com cocodemeruk FASHION HIGH STREET HOT LIST Fashion favourites Warehouse has announced the launch of an exclusive bridal edit for the new season. The 19-piece collection offers a range of silhouettes in soft chiffon and satin fabrics using a muted colour palette of baby pink, navy, and ivory. They feature simple yet chic details, with vintage-inspired dresses, floral prints, fluted sleeves and back details. Prices range from £79 to £89. To shop, visit warehouse.co.uk warehouseuk Phase Eight has revealed a new capsule bridal collection consisting of luxury designs with affordable price tags all under £500. There’s a nod to the glamorous era of the 1920s with an ivory fringed dress, and this pretty blush tulle style, plus coordinating hats and fascinators. To shop, visit phase-eight.com phaseeight Shoe experts Dune London unveil the new 20-piece footwear collection alongside an exclusive range of matching clutch bags. Brides will love the jewel trims, ribbon ankle ties and sparkling details. Prices start from £130 for shoes and from £60 for bags. To shop, visit dunelondon.com dune_london Sisterhood Kate Halfpenny, the talented designer behind the luxury Halfpenny London bridal brand has launched Sister, a bridesmaid collection with prices ranging from £70 to £295. Multiple styles are available in soft fabrics and three colourways – pink, pewter and navy. Kate says, “The Sister collection has something for everyone – from my signature separates to dresses and even a jumpsuit. They’ve all been designed to wear again and again, styled in your own way.” To shop, visit halfpennylondon.com halfpennylondon Editor’s choice Dress your little ones in the latest styles from French designer childrenswear brand Marie-Chantal. This blue floral printed dress called Eve is the perfect pick for a spring wedding, and others include pretty pastels in gingham and tweed. To shop, visit mariechantal.co.uk mariechantalchildren SAY ‘YES’ TO THE DRESS Contemporary fashion brand KITRI has launched its debut bridal collection, a nine-piece selection of fun, feminine dresses and jumpsuits. Prices start from £195 for this Fontana style, and range up to £245. The pieces feature draped hems, exaggerated sleeves and cascading ruffles. There’s choices for an engagement party or pre-wedding dinner too, and bridesmaids will also love the fashionable styles. Designer, founder and creative director of the brand Haeni Kim says, “We received requests for playful, wearable and affordable bridalwear from our customers since the launch of the brand so I’m very excited about our capsule bridal collection. We have designed a selection of dresses and jumpsuits that will be perfect for many occasions surrounding a modern wedding. It’s such an honour to be a part of someone’s wedding and we can’t wait to see how our customers will wear them.” To shop, visit kitristudio.com kitristudio Shoes by Dune London, pink dress by Phase Eight and ivory dress by Warehouse. 74