Global Bridal Design Trends

Global fashion trends – A timeless topic that needs our attention right now! As brides, we know you go through quite the challenge when picking out your dream dress. Loads of inspiration out there, countless ideas, and to unbalance the load, there are several fashion trends coming your way. One minute you are influenced by the floating, princess dress and the next minute your eyes bulge at the plain, sheath gown. To add to the whirling preferences, reputed runways bring to you eye-catching show-stoppers that make you change the whole idea of your ultimate outfit. We feel you. The debate about global trends against conventional designs is hefty! 

To help give you a better insight on this topic, we have Purnima Abeyratne, a renowned expert in her field of bridals, telling us everything we need to know about the matter in hand. Might have to add – She’s a firm believer that global trends are changing rapidly and that it influences the choices of brides massively!

The Impact of Global Fashion Designs on Sri Lankan Brides

When examining the tastes and interests of the younger generation of brides, it is evident that they look out for a different twist to their wedding attires. They seek unique designs which are in vogue globally. Young brides, at this day and age, draw inspiration from international runways to incorporate details into their fairytale dress. With easy access to Pinterest, Instagram and other digital media platforms, it is rather easy for brides to grasp any idea from images posted from anywhere in this world. 

However, there are brides who want to stick to local, traditional bridal attire with a blend of contemporary, global designs. This shows that global designs do have a significant impact on modern brides although they have a sentimental attachment to their traditions. 

World Renowned Designers to Look Out for to Draw Inspiration

The world celebrates a number of renowned designers who are the game-changers of the fashion industry. Their bridal designs make any bride’s heart and eyes pop out owing to its elegance, class, royalty or charm. Some of these designers are:

• Marchesa

• Zuhair Murad

• Demetrios

• Ellie Saab

• Oscar de la Renta

• Tarun Tahiliani

• Vera Wang

• Sabyasachi Mukherjee

These remarkable personalities have contributed a million designs to the fashion world throughout their decades of experience in the industry and have never failed to mesmerise brides with their astounding fashion sense.

The Influence of Celebrity Weddings

Sri Lankan brides, although devotees of the cultures and traditions passed down by their ancestors, still have a soft corner to global fashion trends. No doubt – every girl wants her wedding attire to be the best and latest of design. They have a natural desire to leave everyone spellbound by their choice of outfit. To top it all, celebrity weddings come into the picture, leaving the brides wanting to replicate the famous designer dresses worn by the elite ladies. 

Years ago, everyone pledged to wear a duplicate of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. Seven years later, the new bride-to-be's promised to get decked in a simple, yet alluring outfit like Meghan Markle’s. In midst of all this, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra bedazzled the world with their elegant selections of bridal attires – both modern and traditional. All these weddings only evoked a sense of desire in the hearts of brides, making them want similar pieces of wedding gowns with such intricate details. 

With all the endless inspiration out there, there’s no doubt that confusion will start to play with the ultimate choice. So brides – we advise you to pick out a design that you like with all of your heart. Don’t settle for a duplicate or replica of something the whole world has already seen when you have the opportunity to go for something different and one-of-a-kind. The world has already seen enough of the dress you are trying to replicate. Keep in mind that you have to opt for a dress that best fits you, blends with your structure and looks, complements your personality and provides comfort as well as confidence instead of a design that is worn by a famous person. 

Crossing Traditional Boundaries with Modern Bridal Fashions

Brides love to keep their wedding attires unique, adventurous and sometimes a bit daring. Some brides do not like to stick to traditional designs. There are more outspoken brides who want to experiment their personality with deep, plunging necklines, open backs and many more contemporary and bold designs. 

Brides, nowadays, also cross traditional boundaries with their choice of fabrics. Gone are the days brides chose from typical options of silks and organza. Now, they are moving forward by picking out a fashionable choice between the varieties of chiffon, lace, georgette and other transparent fabrics. Apart from all this, brides now prefer to have a touch of European influence even in their Kandyan saree and other traditional attires!

Timeless Classics vs. Current Fashion Trends

Fashion trends are always revived after decades. Any fashion trend in vogue right now was a popular pick during the past centuries. For example, the bridal dress worn by Kate Middleton was very similar to what Grace Kelly wore many years ago. Classic designs will never become outdated. They have a way of coming back, bigger and better! Fashion trends have been repeated several times in the past 10 decades. We must remember that most modern trends are based on classic nostalgia, with a touch of fashionable modernisation to give it a fresh appearance.