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The Effect of Meghan Markle on Bridal Fashion Week 2019
- July 10, 2019
In this article, you will discover two important points concerning the effect of Meghan Markle on Bridal Fashion 2019.
1- Description of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress
2- The impact of Meghan Markle’s wedding gown at the latest Bridal Fashion Week in New York.
The bridal fashion week is considered one of the most important events in fashion world wide. International fashion designers, brands and “houses” present their latest wedding collections to buyers, journalists, media and celebrities. They all come from different countries to attend this special event. Also, they are introduced to new styles and designs that will influence trends in the upcoming seasons. ًWhat is the Meghan Markle effect and how did her wedding gown influence the latest bridal fashion week in New York?
1- Description of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, wore an amazing wedding dress on her wedding day on the 19th of May 2018. Her dress was an inspiration to many future brides and designers that it became a trend at the latest bridal fashion week in New York that took place in April 2019.
Moreover, Meghan’s royal wedding dress was designed by the British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller, the artistic director of the fashion house “Givenchy”. Meghan wore a long simple white dress that had an open boat neckline and was designed with silk fabric.
Furthermore, the dress had three-quarter-length sleeves and had an underskirt made of triple silk organza. The dress was simple and had no embellishments. Also, Meghan wore a silk veil of 16 feet long that had floral details and hand-embroidered flowers which was covering her face. In addition, it was made of soft silk tulle which made it more beautiful.
2- The impact of Meghan Markle’s wedding gown at the latest Bridal Fashion Week in New York.
As mentioned above, the latest bridal fashion week took place in April 2019 in New York city and Meghan Markle had a huge impact on the designers’ collection. In other words, a lot of fashion designers were impressed by Megan Markle’s wedding gown that it clearly shows in their newest creations that were displayed in the bridal fashion week for spring 2020.
It all started in October 2018, in the bridal fashion week for the collection of Fall 2019. There were a lot of beautiful dresses that were inspired by Markle’s dress. Designers like Savannah Miller and Elizabeth Fillmore created wedding dresses with high necklines similar to that of Markle’s.
Her wedding look inspired bridal looks all over the world and future brides want to have a similar wedding appearance with a modern and simple iconic dress.
Furthermore, in the New York Fashion Week 2019, there were wedding dress trends influenced by Markle’s dress. A New – York based fashion designer, Sareh Nouri, designed a simple gown with long sleeves and a bateau neckline.
Also, designers such as Naeem khan, Lela Rose and Theia had sent some looks down the runaway that were influenced by Markle’s wedding gown. Their dresses had a similar silhouette with a body-hugging fit, a high neckline and most importantly long sleeves.
Furthermore, the second dress Markle wore at the reception was also inspiring and set a trend. It was designed by Stella McCartney.
Meghan Markle has always been known for her unique style in fashion that is a mix between elegance and modernity. She is becoming a universal fashion icon that everyone looks up to. According to Oscar De La Renta, whatever Markle wears, sells out immediately. On another note, Monique Lhuillier, a famous international designer, said that: “There is an influence from Meghan Markle in that some brides are looking for a clean, timeless look.” Meghan Markle was able to influence a big number of future brides that want to have exactly the same look she had at her royal wedding.
After Meghan’s wedding, there was a high demand for the halter neck according to global fashion search platform Lyst.
Finally, Meghan Markle, a member of the British royal family, plays an important role in the fashion industry and has recently become a fashion icon and an inspiration to many women all around the world.
Rita Zarka
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