Costly jewellery Oct 8, 2009
" Subtle purchasesIn an upmarket hotel in central Delhi, the government-run Metals and Mineral Trading Corporation organises a sale of gold ornaments every year. Different states of India bring their traditional designs of necklaces, bracelets and any other form of gold that can be given as gifts. Bridal wear is not as flamboyant as it was during the economic boom. Sales of gold jewellery are traditionally at their peak this time a year. In recent years, people would crowd around the stalls,... (BBC News -- Business)
Fighting Eel introduces bridal wear Oct 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009. Posted on: Friday, October 2, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Same-sex weddings Jun 24, 2009
While others may be steeped in the bigger picture, they've got a "growing and growing" guest list to worry about, decisions on bridal wear to make and party add-ons -- photo booth, or no photo booth. -- to consider. (CNN -- US)
* Designers tout luxury for less Jun 3, 2009
Wang, known for her US$9,500 wedding gowns, has cut the average retail prices for her bridal wear by almost a third as shoppers become increasingly cost-conscious in the recession. Coach is selling more handbags for less than US$300, and Saks dispatched managers to Europe to help suppliers come up with lower-priced products for its stores. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Declaring love in a credit-crunch climate May 10, 2009
Salvos Stores has even opened a shop in Melbourne dedicated to bridal wear. There was still some stigma attached to second-hand wedding dresses, said Claudine Ball, who started an online used bridal shop, I Do Gowns, after struggling to find the right dress for her wedding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Amsale Couture Gowns Featured in 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' Releasing This Weekend May 2, 2009
Though most recognized for her exquisite bridal wear, Amsale has also gained a strong celebrity following for her evening wear, as seen at the Academy Awards and other high profile events on stars such as Kim Basinger, Salma Hayek, Julianna Marguiles, Diane Lane and Vanessa Williams. For more specific information about the Amsale couture gowns seen in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, please contact Leia Vincent by email at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A dekho at the Iconic ads over the years Apr 28, 2009
Instead of whitewashing India, Wheels variant Active for coloured clothes painted the canvas of India through a collage of turbans, bridal wear, and the purdah , uniforms and so on that you could easily confuse this for an ad for paints. This is perhaps a little known gem which deserves greater recognition for the great visuals and superb jingle. (India Times)
Designers rake in moolah with themes Mar 15, 2009
The margins are also significantly higher in Indian bridal wear as compared to western clothing. Says fashion designer Ravi Bajaj, Almost 90% of my business comes from the Indian range. (India Times)
Bridal splendour Mar 5, 2009
Themed Rhythm of the Ocean, his haute couture and bridal wear collections evoke the wonderful shapes found on the seabed. The couture collection features hourglass columns that strategically combine transparent tulle with sequinned fabrics and lace in hues of blue, purple, green and red, scattered with handcrafted rosettes and ruffles symbolising fish fins, sea shells and corals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wedding bells keep ringing for the Swiss Feb 15, 2009
February is a busy time for bridal wear shops. At the family-run Zoro Sposa boutique in Zurich, co-manager Katia Zoro says that brides still want a special dress. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
We'll always have Paris Feb 7, 2009
And bridal wear is one part of the high fashion business that's pretty recession-proof, observed Dana Thomas, author of the bestselling Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster. I absolutely believe that the most creativity happens in dark times, Lagerfeld said. (Globe and Mail)
