Aroos Joon Founder, Amy Jarczynski recently traveled to Izmir, Turkey to attend the IF Wedding Fashion event and preview the collections of Turkey’s newest designers as well as some long established names in Turkish, Persian and Central Asian bridal & henna party attire. From the avant-garde to the over the top skirts and trains, these bridal trends were unique and a handful of designers were on par with the trends of NY Bridal Fashion Week and Paris Couture. We were thrilled to get the inside scoop on all the exotic bridal trends from this region.
Explore our top trends picks from the Izmir Bridal Show below - we hope you enjoy!
Trend 1: The Peplum Skirt
Designer Taner Tabakli was a standout at the Izmir Bridal Show and his creations, rivaled the gowns from New York Bridal Fashion Week. With plunging necklines, 3-d appliques and an over the top peplum, this look stole the show. Executed to perfection with tons of drama and wow, the flared peplum overskirt on this dress is for the daring bride wishing to turn heads.
Trend 2: Embellishments & Bling
From tassels and floral appliques to beading and bling, it was all displayed on top of layers of lace, netting, ruffles and tulle, proving that “Less is More” is not the style preference of Turkish, Central Asian and Persian brides. This asymmetric gown by Turkish designer İğne İplik Moda was a fan favorite, catching every eye as it sashayed down the runway.
Trend 3: Simple and Airy
Wedding gowns are taking on a softer look thanks to breezy fabrics and more relaxed silhouettes. Bling will always have a special place in our hearts but some of this season's most inspiring looks are tailored with clean lines and bare a little more skin. This sweet yet alluring gown by Knight & Bride combines gentle ruching on the Bodice with a flowing skirt accented with monochromatic woodland details. This look is ideal for the playful bride who wants to be comfortable yet chic on her wedding day.
Trend 4: Avant-Garde
Floral appliqués, lace and beading will always be a bridal standby, but the addition of structural boning, sheer mesh and romantic headpieces made bridal gowns increasingly modern and avant-garde. Most every designer at the IF Wedding Fashion event had fun with this trend and shared a few pieces showcasing their version of avant-garde bridal fashion, proving The Avant-Garde genre more prevalent in Turkey than seen at the NYBFW collections. This Murat Acar Haute Couture ball gown caught our eyes as it made its way down the catwalk, featuring garden elements within a ‘birdcage’ motif., it’s a gown we won’t soon forget Whether it's an oversized sheer laser-cut appliqué, a relative birdcage gown or a tiny, shimmering beaded bloom, these adornments and over the top design elements brought gowns to life.
Trend 5: The Sophisticate
Ulker Yar Haute Couture was the most luxurious designer in attendance at the Izmir Bridal Show. Featuring a demure collared shirt and skirt combination it was the perfect mix of business and pleasure. A stunning look for a bridal shower hosted by business associates or maybe even a co-ed engagement party where a more covered up look is required, we couldn’t get enough of this ensemble.
Trend 6: The Dramatic Skirt
It doesn't get more fun than a dramatic skirt. Whether it's expansive layers of tulle or softly flowing organza, no two skirts are the same. Creating added movement, these whimsical gowns also add a ton of texture to your look. Nilgün Gelinlik had this style down to an art form making sure there is no way anyone can miss one of their brides in a gown like this!
Trend 7: Feathers & Fur
Calling to mind glamorous designs of the past with showmanship, lights and fog worthy of a Broadway spectacle, the Nazarel runway show was a sight to behold. Many gowns in the Nazarel collection flaunted feathers & fur as the embellishment du jour this season. From full-on fur skirts with feather trim to a touch of feathers at the waist or neckline, this unique detail adds whimsy to any bridal look.
Need more wedding fashion inspiration? Explore our top Spring/Fall 2016 trends article here!
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Article written by: Elaina Moore