Attire Accessories -Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 71)

ACID ATTIRE 119 Twinkle twinkle We find out which jewellery designs brides will be wearing next season in an effort to emulate the ‘Markle Sparkle’ SARAH BIRD, IVORY & CO ivoryandcobridal.co.uk Which are your best-selling pieces of bridal jewellery and why do you think this is? We have seen a huge rise in popularity for rose gold jewellery in the last 12 months – brides are loving this romantic colour to pair with their gowns, especially for spring and summer weddings. We have also seen a move away from heavy statement pieces in favour of delicate and dainty designs as brides seem to be embracing a ‘less is more’ attitude and enjoying a more subtle look. How much influence do you think the recent royal wedding will have on a bride’s choice of accessories? We always see royal weddings making a big impact on brides’ buying choices in the years after.There is always a resurgence for the timeless tiara when brides have seen how classic and beautiful it can look for their big day. Meghan perfected relaxed elegance and showed how a sparkling tiara and matching jewellery could look so classic when paired with a simply beautiful and graceful dress. We would expect to see brides in the next 18 months being influenced by that look and be aiming to find classic and understated jewellery – delicate but regal earrings and bracelets with high sparkle will be key, so crystal beads will be out and high quality simulated diamonds in for brides to get the princess look. What do you think the key bridal jewellery trends will be for the coming year and why? We expect to see brides following the trend for small and dainty earrings and matching jewellery. Brides will like classic designs, and delicate floral patterns in antique silver and the ever-popular rose gold. OLIVIER LAUDUS, STARLET JEWELLERY starletjewellery.co.uk Which are your best-selling pieces of bridal jewellery and why do you think this is? We have many bestsellers, however the Amalia collection, which has been carefully designed to give the bride her desired blend of vintage style with effortless sparkle (and can be used at other occasions), has been a favourite for many years. How much influence do you think the recent royal wedding will have on a bride’s choice of accessories? I absolutely loved the fact that Meghan Markle’s accessories were perfectly balanced with the simplicity of her dress. In my opinion, she has reset the benchmark for sparkle and this will give brides- to-be the confidence to be less conservative with their accessories. What do you think the key bridal jewellery trends will be for the coming year and why? Despite the royal wedding and the potential for a resurgence of tiaras, I still believe that delicate hair vines, combs and pins will continue to dominate. We have seen a strong increase in hair vines and pin sales, which is mainly due to how flexible, versatile and adaptable they are to a variety of hairstyles.They tend to not overpower the dress and consequently enable brides to wear statement jewellery. BRIDAL ACCESSORIES