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Richard Davies joins Six Stories to drive growth and international expansion

Manchester-based bridal and occasionwear brand Six Stories has appointed Richard Davies as its new commercial director, aiming to bolster its leadership team for the next phase of rapid growth in the UK and internationally. Davies will work closely with the company's co-founder Ross Menghini on finance, operations, and commercial strategy,...

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Shanghai Bridal Fashion Showroom bets on value-driven brides as wedding boom cools

The organisers of next month’s Shanghai Bridal Fashion Showroom are leaning on breadth, price segmentation and a dose of soft power to keep China at the centre of the global bridal trade. The fair, which runs 16-18 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, will bring more than 200 labels from 14 countries and regions and preview some...

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David’s Bridal opens new “elevated” retail concept

American retailer David’s Bridal, home to bridal, wedding and special occasions, has opened a new bridal boutique retail concept, called ‘Diamond & Pearls,’ designed to offer an “elevated, curated and personalised experience”. The new ‘Diamond & Pearls’ format is being called David’s Bridal's “store of the future,” as it aims to reimagine the...

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Step into Style: Exciting Names are beaming at the EBW Fashion Shows

Fashion shows will always attract a big audience and those featured during this year's European Bridal Week – 29 - 31 March in Messe Essen, Germany – promise to deliver the trends that show visitors, influencers and the media alike regard as essential to future business. Retailers, who come from 45 countries to focus on buying for the year...

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Rome Bridal Week Welcomes Visitors Worldwide to Celebrate Bridal Innovation

Today marks the highly anticipated first day of the seventh edition of Rome Bridal Week at Fiera di Roma, where the ambiance is buzzing with excitement and creativity. This year's event has set a remarkable stage for showcasing the best in bridal fashion, with a keen focus on the theme "Made in Italy," while seamlessly merging the finest...

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Rome Bridal Week: Renewing the glamour of bridal fashion

Rome Bridal Week 2025 promises to deliver the essence of bridal elegance. Known for its rich history, culture and art, Rome is set to become the new epicentre of the bridal world for the trade industry. The city’s upcoming exhibition, taking place from 16 – 18 March 2025 at Fiera di Rome, Italy, will not only showcase the latest fashion trends,...

FashionPress Release

FALKE x Kaviar Gauche: For the Most Beautiful Day of Your Life

FALKE and Kaviar Gauche combine their expertise to create an extraordinary limited edition. This collection of tights and stay-ups, specially designed for every bride’s special day, is the perfect synergy of elegance, aesthetics, and traditional craftsmanship. For 130 years, FALKE has stood for exceptional quality and perfection, and in this...

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Exploring the bridalwear buying process: A case study of WED2B

The journey to selecting a bridal gown stands in stark contrast to the conventional retail experience, encapsulating a blend of anticipation, emotion, and a quest for perfection. Bridal gown shopping is not merely a purchase; it's a pivotal experience in a bride's journey towards her wedding day. Through the lens of WED2B, a prominent player in...

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Abercrombie & Fitch launches The Wedding Shop for bridal & guest outfits

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has expanded into with the launch of The Wedding Shop, a custom collection of more than 100 pieces designed for brides and guests. Following increasing customer interest in elegant, quality, yet affordable wedding outfits, Abercrombie & Fitch developed a collection of outfits for several wedding-related events, from...

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Noni Reseller Wanted: Become a Partner Studio for Bridalwear Now

In order to reach even more customers, since spring, the Cologne-based bridal fashion label noni has been offering a selection of its most popular wedding dresses in partner studios at 21 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands (as of July 2023). For Managing Director Katharina Heuser, the advantages are obvious: "Brides...

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The traditional bridal dress is back, says Coterie White and Melange de Blanc co-founder

Pop-up bridal market Melange de Blanc showcased a selection of international brands including Watters, Marchesa, Dany Tibet, Truvelle, and Untamed Petals, at Center415 in New York City to coincide with New York Bridal Fashion Week. There were traditional gowns in shades of champagne, ecru, white with tonal embroideries at Eve of Milady; a...

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European Bridal Week 2022 is bringing back the magic

United Fairs, the organisers of northern Europe’s key bridalwear trade fair, are delighted to confirm dates for the 2022 edition of European Bridal Week. From 30 April – 2 May 2022, Messe Essen in Germany will be the heart of bridal for retailers from all over the world. “Uniting a global bridal community, European Bridal Week is BRINGING BACK...