Jenny Packham

Professions :

Designer

Sometimes simple accessories are all you need when your dress speaks for itself.

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There is definitely a 'red carpet moment' to a bride's wedding day, but when designing for bridal, it is important to focus on the details that will captivate and capture the imagination of the bride - she has to fall in love with the gown.

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There is such an emotional connection between the bride and her wedding dress, whereas in ready-to-wear you may just be focusing on color or prints for that particular season.

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Accessories are the perfect way to add something special. A hair comb or a beaded clutch can be a lovely detail to finish your bridal look.

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All I ever aim to do is make beautiful evening wear.

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Think about the style of the occasion before you plan your outfit.

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My job is to make sure there's something about each dress that ignites the bride's imagination.

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With the bridal wear I love the fact that people show me their pictures about what I've done for their special day. It's lovely that I'm a part of someone's history.

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I think with bridal fashion, it moves very slowly.

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I've always really loved the '20s and the whole Art Deco time. I just think it was just the most amazing era for style and design.

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A lot of my designs are inspired by the 1930s, when people were fabulous at dressing up. Then it just all kind of fell away.

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Bruce Mau

Brian Reynolds

Bran Ferren

Amy Butler Greenfield

Alex Bogusky

Alec Issigonis

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