भारत में दुल्हन के लिबास की बात हो, तो सबसे पहले लाल रंग ही दिमाग में आता है। हालांकि, बदलते समय का असर इस पर भी देखने को मिलने लगा है। अब दुल्हनें टिपिकल रेड लहंगे या साड़ी की जगह अलग-अलग कलर्स की वेडिंग आउटफिट्स चुनने लगी हैं। इस फेहरिस्त में बीटाउन हसीनाएं भी शामिल हैं। चलिए जानते हैं ऐसी ही कुछ मैरिड हसीनाओं के बारे में जिन्होंने शादी के दिन लाल जोड़े की जगह दूसरा कलर चुना। अनुष्का शर्मा इस लिस्ट में सबसे पहले अनुष्का शर्मा का नाम आना तो बनता है। इस हसीना ने अपनी वेडिंग पर टिपिकल रेड कलर के उलट रंग का लहंगा चुना था। अनुष्का ने अपनी वेडिंग पर लाइट पिंक कलर का लहंगा चुना था। इस ऐ-लाइन फ्लेयर्ड लहंगे को ऐक्ट्रेस की डिमांड के अनुसार ही लाइट वेट रखा गया था। लहंगे और ब्लाउज पर कलरफुल थ्रेड के साथ ही सिल्वर-गोल्ड थ्रेड से एम्ब्रॉइडरी की गई थी। इस पर ब्लिंग एलिमेंट जोड़ने के लिए पर्ल ऐंड बीड्स वर्क किया गया था। नेहा धूपिया नेहा धूपिया और अंगद बेदी की शादी ने सभी को हैरान कर दिया था। किसी को इस बात का अंदाजा तक नहीं था कि ये दोनों सितारे एक-दूसरे को डेट कर रहे हैं। शादी की तस्वीरें सामने आईं, तो लोग नेहा की खूबसूरती देख खुद को तारीफ करने से खुद को रोक न सके। उन्होंने अपनी पंजाबी रिवाज से हुई वेडिंग के लिए ब्लश पिंक कलर का लहंगा चुना था। लहंगे के चंदेरी फैब्रिक पर जरदोजी, गोटापट्टी, थ्रेड एम्ब्रॉइडरी और डोरी व सीक्वंस वर्क किया गया था। अमृता पुरी अमृता पुरी की डेस्टिनेशन वेडिंग के लिए सब्यसाची मुखर्जी ने शादी का जोड़ा तैयार किया था। इस लहंगे का न सिर्फ कलर यूनीक था, बल्कि इस पर की गई एम्ब्रॉइडरी भी बेजोड़ थी। जानकारी के अनुसार, इस लहंगे के वर्क को खास बनाने के लिए करीब 111 रंग के सिल्क के थ्रेड्स का इस्तेमाल किया गया था। इसमें पर्ल और सीक्वंस वर्क भी किया गया था, जो अमृता के लहंगे को और भी ज्यादा रॉयल फील दे रहे थे। असिन साउथ इंडस्ट्री के बाद फिल्म 'गजनी' से हिंदी ऑडियंस के दिलों में जगह बनाने वाली असिन ने शादी से जुड़ी एक-एक चीज पर खास ध्यान दिया था। इस एलिगेंट पर्सन ने अपने वेडिंग लुक में भी ओवर द टॉप स्टाइल की जगह ऐसा लहंगा चुना था, जो लीक से हटकर हो। असिन का ब्राइडल लहंगा बेश और गोल्डन कलर का था। इस पर हेवी एम्ब्रॉइडरी की गई थी, वहीं मरून कलर के वेलवेट फैब्रिक से बॉर्डर को खास बनाया गया था। ऐश्वर्या राय ऐश्वर्या राय ने अपनी शादी में प्योर गोल्डन कलर की कांजीवरम सिल्क की साड़ी पहनी थी। कहा जाता है कि इसमें असली सोने के धागों का भी इस्तेमाल किया गया था और इसे खासतौर पर साउथ में ही रेडी करवाया गया था। इतना ही नहीं इसमें कोई नॉर्मल स्टोन्स नहीं बल्कि Swarovski क्रिस्टल लगाए गए थे। शायद यही वजह है कि इस साड़ी की कीमत 75 लाख रुपये होने की रिपोर्ट्स सामने आई थीं। दीया मिर्जा दीया मिर्जा की राहें अपने पति से भले ही अलग हो गई हों, लेकिन इस बात में कोई शक नहीं कि वह अपनी शादी पर काफी सुंदर लगी थीं। इस अदाकारा ने गोल्डन ऐंड ग्रीम कॉम्बिनेशन का मुगल डिजाइन से इंस्पायर्ड जोड़ा पहना था। इस लुक में कुर्ते के साथ फर्शी पजामा और दो दुपट्टे शामिल थे, जिनपर जरदोजी वर्क किया गया था।
बॉलिवुड सिलेब्स को लेकर कोई न कोई रूमर चलते ही रहते हैं। खासतौर से उनके रिलेशनशिप से लेकर शादी तक के कयास लगाने में लोग अपनी इमेजिनेशन पावर का यूज करने में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ते हैं। ऐसा ही एक बार प्रियंका चोपड़ा के साथ जब हुआ था, तब ऐक्ट्रेस ने खुद ऐसा रिस्पॉन्स दिया था, जिससे साफ अंदाजा लगाया जा सकता था कि इन कॉमेंट्स ने उन्हें कितना हैरान किया। 'शादी कर ली क्या?' दरअसल, प्रियंका की एक तस्वीर सोशल मीडिया पर सामने आई थी, जिसमें वह हमेशा की तरह ग्लैमरस लग रही थीं। इस तस्वीर को देख लोगों का अदाकारा की तारीफ करना, तो तय ही था। हालांकि, कुछ यूजर्स का ध्यान पीसी के ब्रेसलेट ने ज्यादा खींचा। इस फोटो में प्रियंका एक हाथ में ब्लैक बीड्स का ब्रेसलेट पहनी नजर आई थीं, जिसका लुक बिल्कुल जैसा लग रहा था। बस इस डिजाइन को देखना था और लोगों ने कयास लगाना शुरू कर दिए। उन्होंने 'प्रियंका ने सीक्रेट मैरिज कर ली क्या?', 'क्या प्रियंका हाथ में मंगलसूत्र पहनी हैं?' जैसे कई कॉमेंट्स किए। ऐक्ट्रेस को देना पड़ा जवाब शादी के कयास से जुड़े इतने कॉमेंट्स आए कि खुद प्रियंका चोपड़ा को रिप्लाई देना पड़ा। उन्होंने अटकलों पर विराम लगाते हुए लिखा था, 'हाहाहा! अटकलों की नई सीमा छू ली गई है। ये ईवल आई है! अब शांत हो जाइए! मैं जब भी शादी करूंगी, तो जरूर बताऊंगी। मेरी शादी कोई सीक्रेट नहीं होगी LOL'। ऐसा है प्रियंका का असली मंगलसूत्र प्रियंका चोपड़ा काफी स्टाइलिश हैं, तो भला उनका मंगलसूत्र कैसे नॉर्मल डिजाइन का हो सकता है। ऐक्ट्रेस के लिए खास मंगलसूत्र को डिजाइनर सब्यसाची मुखर्जी ने डिजाइन किया था। इस गोल्ड चेन वाले मंगलसूत्र में नीचे की ओर काले मोती थे और बीच में टीयर शेप डायमंड लॉकेट था, जिस पर तीन हीरे जड़े गए थे। इसे इस तरह डिजाइन किया गया था कि प्रियंका अपने मंगलसूत्र को आसानी से वेस्टर्न कपड़ों के साथ भी पहन सकें।
The last few years have seen a significant spike in the number of retailers offering wedding dresses online. While brick-and-mortar stores are still very popular for their appointment-only model, allowing brides-to-be to bring their family and friends with them, there is an increasing number of brides who’re interested in a more modern experience. One where they are not at the hands of the bridal stylist — who often brings gowns to them from the back of the shop based on what they think is their style — and where they can peruse an unlimited selection of brands that are both bridal and not.
In the past, quality issues and limited return policies may have prevented brides from buying their wedding dress online, but we’re now living in the golden age of the online bridal shop. With the arrival of wedding shops from the likes of e-commerce retailers like MatchesFashion, the selection is as fashion-forward as it’s ever been. Bridal brands like Floravere, who are disrupting the industry by making it more transparent and the experience more tech-savvy, are also on the rise. In addition to offering stylish wedding wares, these places also offer the convenience of buying your accessories all in the same place, making the experience seamless for brides who are not looking to spend their time going to several stores.
Ahead, the best places to buy wedding dresses in every budget.
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After noticing brides wearing dresses from its vintage-esque line for their nuptials, LoveShackFancy released an official bridal line in June. And good thing that they did! Like most of its offerings, the collection features stunning lace and sheer detailing, nightgown dress-like silhouettes, and flowy skirts.
From Erdem, Batsheva, and Rochas to Vivienne Westwood and Richard Quinn, the MatchesFashion bridal shop, which launched in early 2020, has styles ranging from saccharine sweet to fashion-forward. The hardest part will be just picking one look from the selection that this popular London-based retailer offers.
This month, one of our favorite Cool Girl wedding labels Danielle Frankel relaunched its website. With that, the 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up Danielle Hirsch's avant-garde designs — previously available at Net-A-Porter and Moda Operandi, among others e-tailers — can be bought from the site directly.
This direct-to-consumer brand, which also has storefronts in NYC and L.A., offers made-to-order wedding looks at much more affordable prices than traditional wedding retailers. To make things even better, Floravere is currently hosting a sample sale, with prices starting at $300 (down from $1,000).
For those looking for a sustainable wedding dress, Reformation also designs bridal looks. The styles lean more boho, and feature the same low-cut, high-slit styles that we've come to expect from the popular brand.
For a more classic selection, e-tailer Net-A-Porter carries brands like Roland Mouret, Halston, Self-Portrait, Temperley London, and Brandon Maxwell. In addition to short dresses and gowns, you can also shop separates perfect for before and after the big day.
New York-based designer Sarah Abbasi's eco-friendly bridal brand features handmade matching sets, made using silk, glass crystals, and feathers by artisans in her native Pakistan. While trousers are Abbasi's signature, Sahroo also creates stunning caftans, gowns with thigh-high slits, and capes.
Fans of the nightgown trend will love this casual selection from the nightwear-as-outwear brand that has made a name for itself on Instagram with its feather-adorned pajamas. Prairie-like and available in linen, these dresses are made for the bride who wants to look authentically herself on her wedding day.
A wedding label made for the modern woman, LEIN's founder and designer Meredith Stoecklein is currently offering virtual fittings to brides in response to the pandemic. Styles range from nontraditional gowns (see: this double-breasted gown) and mini dresses to jumpsuits and suits.
The most traditional bridal retailer on the list, Anthropologie's bridal brand also offers the biggest selection of wedding styles. If you're on a tight deadline, check out the in-stock and ready-to-ship section of the site which currently features popular brands like Jenny Yoo, Amsale, and Watters.
One of the most popular e-tailers also offers a big bridal selection as part of its Edition (special occasion) collection. As is always the case with ASOS, the styles — ranging from separates to cocktail dresses and gowns — have an affordable starting point.
For those looking for a dress that only looks bridal, Farfetch has styles from high-end brands like Lanvin, Giambattista Valli, and Saint Laurent. If bridal is what you’re after, though, the retailer does carry labels like Jenny Packham and Temperley London who are beloved for their wedding styles.
Contemporary brand Whistles — frequently worn by Kate Middleton — launched bridal dresses four years ago. Ever since then, brides have flocked to this high-street favorite for an affordable selection of modern styles that range from ethereal to minimal.
If you're a frequent shopper on Revolve, you'll recognize the e-tailer's penchant for sexy, form-fitting, high-slit styles in its bridal edit. For those looking for something more subtle, Revolve also carries brands like LoveShackFancy, known for its sweet, prairie-like dresses.
The most affordable brand on the list, Lulus recently launched a bridal shop. Carrying a range of gowns and short dresses, the label makes it easy (on you and your wallet) to have two looks on your wedding day, as well as many more to wear before and after the day.
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Two decades later, the fashion of Bring It On feels somehow even more on-trend today than it did when it came out. Bike shorts, chunky New Balance sneakers, tie-dye — these all are the hallmark looks of the 2000 cheerleader teen comedy. “What goes around comes around in the world of fashion, it’s cyclical. And what you see now, in 2020, you’re going to see it again in 2040, so it just circles and cycles around,” says costume designer Mary Jane Fort. “I really tried to make it as authentic as I could for that age, at that time, and not be too trendy. I wanted something that could hold up.”
She succeeded. Following the story of two rival teams, San Diego’s Rancho Carne Toros, led by Torrance (Kirsten Dunst), and Los Angeles’ East Compton Clovers, led by Isis (Gabrielle Union), Bring It On’s fashion features all of today’s biggest trends, alongside relics of the time, like tube tops, butterfly clips, and platform sandals, that fared less well. “I was just trying to tell the stories of the characters and who they are. And, of course, you look at fashion [around you at the time], but you don’t necessarily follow it.”
When it came to the two uniforms, which are arguably the most iconic looks from the film according to Fort, it was “a lot of fun to design them.” The main colors, red for the Toros and green for the Clovers, were a strategic choice: “The colors were a group decision with myself, [film director] Peyton Reed, the production designer, and the director of photography because it reflected the colors of absolutely everything else.” After the colors were selected, Fort came up with two styles for the Toros: a sleeveless and a turtleneck version. “That’s actually just two pieces,” says Fort of the turtleneck they slipped underneath the shell top. “It looked like two different uniforms, but it was the same uniform.”
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To make clear that the Clovers were from a bigger city than the Toros, Fort added “little subtleties” to their uniforms to make them appear more trendy. The tops are shorter and the style, with the red-and-yellow accents and more geometric neckline, bolder and more confident in comparison to Toros’ more traditional look.
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Fort wanted to make sure that the rival looks could also stand side-by-side as equals in the film’s most pivotal scenes. “The two uniforms had to work together. They had to complement each other without matching, without competing, and both had to be noticeable.”
When coming up with the costumes used outside of competitions and practice, Fort envisioned “places that the character could go to, be it the mall or the local boutique.” As the costume designer behind the other most popular film of the time, Mean Girls, she has experience with that. “You try to get into the head of where the characters would be able to go — like, where would Torrance go to get her sweats?” she says. For the Toros, Fort envisioned a beachy look, mimicking what people wore at the time. “It is the antithesis of trendy,” she says. “In Southern California, people wear shorts, people wear tank tops.” Meanwhile, Clovers were dressed in more on-trend fashion of the time. (It should be noted that the mostly-open cardigan with nothing underneath, seen below, is one of the biggest trends of this summer.) “It’s the same with the Clovers. You would go to the places that they go to,” she says. “They had more options of places to go, being from a bigger city. Things that you couldn’t get in the more sort of provincial place like San Diego.”
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Torrance’s wardrobe is indeed girl-next-door saccharine sweet, filled with floral dresses and capri pants that she pairs with pastel sweaters. “She’s the head cheerleader, so she has a certain perkiness to her and she has a very precise way of putting everything together,” Fort says. In some instances, that translates to all-pink everything, from cutesy pink pajamas (with heart prints and kiss prints, no less) to a “Campus Queen” pink tee and a pink floral bikini which she pairs with floral-embellished platform flip-flops. “She’s that girl — pink is her favorite color, and that’s what she wants to be in,” says Fort.
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This was meant to contrast the look of Missy (Eliza Dushku), the new girl who transfers from a school in Los Angeles and, at first, is hesitant to join the team. “Your school has no gymnastics team, this is a last resort,” she says in one of Bring It On‘s most iconic lines while auditioning in a “Rub Here For Good Luck” crop top showing a buddha and unpractical low-rise pants.
“She’s not a girly-girl,” Fort says. “She comes from Los Angeles, and I know it’s only a 100 miles away, but there’s a world of difference.” While Missy opts for a darker color palette and leather jackets, Torrance reaches for hoodies and a vibrant color scheme.
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While their styles are in contrast to each other, in practice, all the girls are similarly dressed, wearing the workout go-tos of the time: Nike sports bras and athletic shorts, Adidas track pants and crop tops, tank tops, bandanas, and scrunchies. “The cheerleading costumes were so bright. [And] they were in them a lot. We didn’t want to overpower [the rest of the film] with clothes and too many pieces,” says Fort. It’s ironic, then, that it’s the same looks that we find ourselves wearing today in quarantine, with athletic shorts, bandanas, and sweatsuits becoming the (unofficial) uniform of 2020.
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All to say, we would gladly borrow Bring It On’s entire wardrobe. Don’t agree? To quote the great Torrance Shipman, “This is not a democracy, it’s a cheerocracy. I’m sorry, but I’m overruling you.”
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