< Previous20 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 The BAZAAR From traffi c-stopping colours to bold and beautiful prints, dress your bridal party in fl orals for a surprising statement look IN BL O O M Dress, Dhs15,685, Erdem Bag, Dhs12,655 Gucci at Farfetch Plate, POA, Dior Home Dress, Dhs11,810, Richard Quinn Bag, Dhs1,650, Elisabetta Franchi Dress, Dhs4,665, Marchesa Notte Shoes, Dhs6,430, Roger Vivier Shoes, Dhs4,000, Dior Moody Bloom Black Cherry lipstick, Dhs105, M.A.C Earrings, POA, Chopard Olympéa Blossom EDP, Dhs335, Paco Rabanne Ring, POA, Dior Watch, POA, Boucheron Candle, Dhs2,290, Gucci Bracelet, POA, Forever Rose COMPILED BY NOUR BOU EZZ. IMAGES BY JASON LLOYD EV ANS. PRICES APPROXIMA TE Ask your caterer to adorn your cake with pressed fl owers Fill the room with scented fl orals HBBR_019_020to021_Bazaar_PunchyBlooms_11649852.indd 2029/04/2021 11:49:07 AM21 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 ELIE S A AB A/W21 MARCHES A S/ S21 V ALENTINO S/ S21 HBBR_019_020to021_Bazaar_PunchyBlooms_11649852.indd 2129/04/2021 11:49:21 AM22 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 The BAZAAR From striking tartans to intricate plaids, keep your man’s fashion game strong with timeless checks that will never go out of style CHECK MATE Scarf, Dhs1,920, Berluti Coat, Dhs9,765, Maison Margiela Shirt, Dhs1,285, Dsquared2 Bow tie, Dhs500, Dries Van Noten Crystal stand, Dhs1,655, Refl ections Copenhagen Plate, Dhs380, Mackenzie Childs Ring, Dhs1,665, Dior Cuffl inks, Dhs1,250, Burberry Cumberband, Dhs1,435, Tom Ford Suit, Dhs12,110, Gucci Tie, Dhs995, Hermès Shoes, Dhs2,150, Boss Shoes, Dhs4,265, Brunello Cucinelli Tie clip, Dhs600, Tateossian Bracelet, Dhs5,800, Bottega Veneta Incense, Dhs570, Lobjet Suit, Dhs4,990, Paul Smith Cuffl inks, Dhs380, Simon Carter COMPILED BY NOUR BOU EZZ. MAIN MAGES: JASON LLOYD EV ANS. PRICES APPROXIMA TE Shower gel, Dhs145, YSL HBBR_019_022to023_Bazaar_Menswear_11650639.indd 2229/04/2021 12:09:19 PM23 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 DRIES V AN NO TEN S/ S21 MARCELL V ON BERLIN A/W21 TEDD Y V ONRANSON S/ S21 HBBR_019_022to023_Bazaar_Menswear_11650639.indd 2329/04/2021 12:09:33 PM24 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 DREAM CATCHER T H E IN T E R V I E W Jenny Packham Bridal 2021 HBBR_019_024to026_NewsOpener_11651583.indd 2428/04/2021 11:12:20 AMJenny Packham is one of those designers that every woman has heard of. The mere mention of her name is usually met with a recollection of a gown that lit up a red carpet or highly publicised awards event, which doesn’t come as a surprise considering her breathtaking designs are worn by some of the most photographed women in the world including the Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie and Rihanna. Born in Southampton in England, the award-winning designer launched her eponymous label in 1988, shortly after graduating from London’s esteemed Central St Martins School of Art. Her business partner? Husband, Mathew Anderson. Characterised by dazzling embellishments, experimental textiles, and a poetic abundance of romantic ruffl es, there is no denying Jenny Packham is a storyteller at heart and her passion for her craft runs through the seams of each and every exquisite piece. Ethereal brides take note. As the British designer prepares to launch her book, How to Make a Dress, as well as her sixth capsule collection for Net-a-Porter, Bazaar’s Nina Catt caught up with the woman behind the brand for a sneak peek into her sequin- embellished mind… In just three words, how would you describe your brand? Modern, elegant and inspiring. Who is the Jenny Packham woman? She is someone who loves to make an entrance but in a sophisticated way. She loves to feel confi dent and at ease with herself. Please tell us about the driving force behind your label? I have only ever wanted to design special-occasion gowns in unforgettable styles, and from our very fi rst collection to right now, my husband Mathew and I have worked to build a brand renowned for timeless elegance and craftsmanship. We have been fortunate to be represented in some of the most luxurious stores in the world and to dress many of the icons of our age. What has been your biggest highlight to date? I have been so lucky to have had so many highlights! One that springs to mind is back in 2012 when I created a dress for Kate Winslet in just four days for the Titanic 3D premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. It was such a privilege to work closely with Kate on her dress, I will never forget that experience. Any other favourite memorable celebrity moments? We created a dress for Adele when she received her Oscar in 2013. I am a huge fan of hers and to create a style for such a moment for her was truly wonderful. After the awards, Adele returned the dress to us which was a surprise. We gave it to her as a gift – it was important to me that she kept it. What are the main differences between designing for a bride and designing a red-carpet look? When creating a bridal gown, magic needs to be woven into its fabric. A bride must fall in love with her dress as it will stay with her forever, as part of her history. A fl attering silhouette, delicate details and an amazing back design are important but, for me, the way the dress moves is paramount. There must be an otherworldly quality to the design and Renowned for her distinct ability to fuse vintage glamour with an astute modern twist, Jenny Packham’s hopelessly romantic gowns have been the go-to for wedding and red-carpet events for more than three irrefutably stylish decades Jenny Packham Bridal 2021 HBBR_019_024to026_NewsOpener_11651583.indd 2528/04/2021 11:12:31 AM26 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 whilst bridal trends in recent years have been more fashion-focused, the wedding dress often stands alone as a gown worn once, for a unique occasion and can therefore escape the fashion of the time and be an expression of so much more. A red-carpet dress is a fl ight of fancy – an eye-catching design to illuminate its wearer and inspire others. Like a wedding dress, it can be ethereal but it can also be avant-garde, challenging and more daring than a bridal dress should ever be. Do you have an all-time favourite wedding gown design? We made a dress called Papillon which I loved. It was inspired by a piece of jewellery in the The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The dress is just like a butterfl y – light and ethereal; the perfect wedding dress. Is there a common inspiration that runs through your bridal collections? When I design a wedding dress, my aim is for a woman to fall in love with its design, the details and the way it moves. I always design with my heart. What silhouette will never go out of fashion? The ball gown will never disappear. It is so hopelessly romantic and otherworldly that it cannot be replaced. What’s the one piece of advice you have for brides when trying on gowns or looking at designs for the fi rst time? Be daring, experiment! For many women this will be the fi rst time they have tried on bridal silhouettes, so it’s good to try different shapes and fabrics to see how you look and feel in them. How has COVID-19 affected bridal fashion and attitudes towards the dress? It’s an exciting time for bridal wear despite the diffi culties of the past year. Now brides are looking for something different, more exciting. I believe they will be choosing styles that refl ect this moment rather than a timeless style. Being together with those they love will feel so special that perhaps the importance of the dress will fade a little, and the bride may make more daring choices. This will shake up the history of bridal fashion. You’ve recently launched an exclusive capsule collection for Net-a-Porter. Can you tell us about this? As always, we work with the team at Net-a-Porter to design styles that are both unique and desirable. Inspired by the ethereal style of the Greek goddesses; Hera, Aphrodite, Athena and Demeter, this is my sixth capsule collection exclusive to the luxury e-tailer. The capsule features four gowns comprising honeysuckle-pink pleated glitter tulle, diaphanous eau de nil chiffon adorned with our signature embellishments, a deep blue/green crêpe column gown and the classic wrap-over gown embellished in blue sequins, and feathered statement sleeves. The capsule brings together a collection that is as romantic as it is empowering and the colours refl ect the Middle Eastern women’s love of vibrancy. You’ve also just penned a book. What inspired you to write, How to Make a Dress? I have always wanted to write a book from the creative’s perspective, about fashion. I didn’t know it would be a memoir until I began writing, but in order to explain how I make a dress, I blended my memories with the art of designing and creating a style and sprinkled it with anecdotes from my life in fashion. It is not perhaps what the reader may expect, but my job as a designer is to always surprise! We can’t wait to read it. Finally, what is your vision for the future of your brand? During the pandemic period we have been lucky to have been asked to collaborate on so many new projects, and we quickly evolved to navigate the challenges we have met along the way. My hope is that we will come out of this time into an exciting new era of creativity, and that women will want to dress up more than ever and celebrate. We will be ready! “ W H E N I D E S I G N A W E DDI N G DR E S S , M Y A I M I S F O R A W O M A N T O F A L L I N L O V E W I T H I T S D E S I G N , T H E D E T A I L S A N D T H E W A Y I T M O V E S . I A L W A Y S D E S I G N WI T H M Y H E A R T ” One of the exquisite gowns from Jenny Packham’s capsule collection for Net-a-Porter How To Make A Dress, by Jenny Packham Jenny Packham INTER VIEW & WORDS: NINA CA TT Jenny Packham Ready To Wear A/W21 HBBR_019_024to026_NewsOpener_11651583.indd 2628/04/2021 11:13:06 AMHermès’ second foray into beauty unveils a sensational collection worthy of your wedding-day wish list Rouge Hermès, the prestigious line of lipsticks from the Parisian fashion house, was undeniably one of last year’s most coveted beauty launches to land on the wish list of must-have beauty collectables. To follow, Rose Hermès is just as desirable. The second chapter in the brand’s cosmetics offering encompasses three lip enhancers, eight shades of blush, two brushes and a leather blush case. For Hermès Beauty’s creative director, Jérôme Touron, cosmetics that enhance a natural, rosy fl ush were a logical progression after the bold, lip-defi ning hues of the original collection. He muses, “It is a spectrum of reverie rather than a bold and delineated colour. It is a palette of shades that sketches contours without fi xing them, animating the face and giving it movement.” He explains, “Evanescent, progressive, almost blurred, Rose Hermès lends itself to every transformation. It can be blended, shaded, intensifi ed. It is life itself. It reveals emotions.” Housed in bullets and compacts that are just as exquisite as the formulations inside, the colour palette of pink tones – inspired by the house’s iconic silk scarves – are precisely on-point for bridal beauty looks that call for an elegantly timeless, rosy glow. The NEWS LA VIE EN ROSE WORDS: NINA CA TT T H E B E A U T Y The lip enhancers come in three blossoming shades; Rose d’Été, Rose Tan and Rose Abricote, Dhs285 each 27 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 HBBR_019_027_NewsHermes_11662077.indd 2727/04/2021 12:24:17 PMCREDIT HERE 28 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 The XXXXX T H E C O L L E C T IO N HBBR_019_029_TheCollection_11657833.indd 2828/04/2021 11:16:47 AMSartorial stories told through timeless silhouettes, Elie Saab’s Bridal 2022 collection reaffi rms the Lebanese designer’s status as one of the most sought-after creatives of our time Renowned for an artistically informed feminine opulence, the house of Elie Saab is on the wish list of countless women across the globe and it’s easy to see why, thanks to the slew of recognition the label receives from every red carpet or high-profi le event that the couturier’s exquisite gowns grace. Serving as a visual representation of the designer’s masterful mind, Poised – the Bridal 2022 collection – pays homage to the daring-yet-graceful bride who wants to elegantly indulge in the fairy-tale fantasy. Quintessentially romantic, each gown with the house’s signature cinched waist moves to its own rhythm. Endless ivory tones cascade into layers of fl oral and embroidered crêpe, with many gowns adorned with scores of shimmering crystals, creating the illusion of a glistening aura, just as the designer likely intended. For those dreaming of their princess moment, A-line ball gowns festooned with three-dimensional organza appliqué fl owers make a statement, while a dazzling mermaid silhouette swathed with a sheer hooded cape with feathered embellishments, is guaranteed to take any groom’s breath away. Otherworldly, elegant and effortlessly refi ned, the only decision to make will be which show-stopping style to walk down the aisle in. Although who’s to say you need only pick one? FAIRY-TALE FANTASY WORDS: NINA CA TT 29 HarpersBazaarArabia.com Bride Spring / Summer 2021 Poised serves as a visual representation of Elie Saab’s masterful mind HBBR_019_029_TheCollection_11657833.indd 2928/04/2021 11:17:15 AMNext >