May 2017 www.womanthismonth.com WEDDING SPECIAL | belles 26 Not for nothing has the phrase “she said yes to the dress” passed into popular parlance. A girl’s wedding day is the one time all eyes will be on her. If you’re planning your nuptials in the near future, make sure you’re ready for your close-up in our pick of this season’s best frocks. Wedding Belles Green Gown Beauty and the sensual world are at the heart of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive collection for 2017. Every piece is made from sustainable materials, including BIONIC – a polyester made of plastics recycled from shoreline waste. It is a premium collection made for special occasions, great for the wearer and for the planet. Challenge Traditions Inspired by the woman of today, Carolina Herrera's spring 2017 bridal collection explores romance and femininity in new forms. Combining simplicity with sophistication, effortless elegance with meticulous craftsmanship and modern refinement with timeless grace, it challenges traditional shapes while retaining the fairy-tale quality of the look in this Adeline ivory floral French lace strapless gown. Country Meets Couture Very British designer Jenny Packham chose a country-style setting to show her spring 2017 collection, but, though a few of the frocks looked at home among the hay bales, most featured the upmarket styling and craftsmanship synonymous with the brand, which is a favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge. This Lyra style harks back to her vintage roots and would not look out of place at a Gatsbyesque party. Bridal Debut The first bridal collection from Lebanese design star Elie Saab is true to his ethos of ‘more is more’ with heavy embellishment, embroidery, lace, tulle and chiffon. However, the simplicity of a delicately edged veil and shapes such as this classic column, make the collection at the same time both showstopping and infinitely wearable.
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