Bridal Market Bits | Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 Collection

If you've ever perused my runway recaps on the Merci New York blog, you're probably very familiar with my love for Monique Lhuillier. Aside from wearing Monique Lhuillier on my own wedding day, I always look forward to her shows, be it for bridal market or fashion week. Suffice it it say, I have a major design crush on everything she creates...
For Fall 2012, Monique Lhuillier entitled her show "Floral Fantasy." {I've included her inspiration beneath the photos}. Beyond the wonderfully ethereal look of the line, I loved how Lhuillier's line was wearable. Like any other stylist, I love an inventive runway, but I adore when a designer creates specifically for her clients. The Monique Lhuillier bride will wear her gowns exactly as they are shown here - There are no "runway-only" embellishments that are overtly editorial. The focus remains on the wonderfully romantic gowns and the sure-to-be-glowing bride. And really, isn't that what bridal style is truly all about?
Here are Monique Lhuillier's inspirations, direct from the run-of-show:
"Ethereal, dreamy, frothy, romantic. All of these words came to my mind when I was dreaming up this collection. The featherweight quality is woven through the collection. Flowing chiffons, yards and yards of tulle, lightweight laces all layered to create a delicate luxurious feeling. Beading is subtly sprinkled on our laces to add some shimmer... Welcome to my Floral Fantasy."

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