Singaporebrides | Editors' Notes
November 2015
Designer Feature: THEIA Fall 2016
For Fall 2016, Creative Director Don O’Neill takes the THEIA bride somewhere far away back in time. Gowns are sensuous and daring, made for brides who aren’t afraid to reveal a little more of themselves.
The inspiration for this season’s THEIA bride was made clear from the start: She walks a dark and dreamy pathway seen through the foggy haze of a 1920s opium den. Her inhibitions disappear and endless possibilities for her wedding gown shimmer in front of her eyes. This woman is free to redefine what marriage means to her and she can be what her inner desires want her to be.
So, down the runway are glamourous bias satin gowns that fit the body like a second skin—something we haven’t seen in a while—as well as Spanish tulle cinched with diamonds. The rich jeweled tones, shimmering fringe, and sensuous textures invite others to reach out and touch her feminine side, yet also speaks of being in total control.
Every visit to THEIA’s runway has been an experience for me. Don O’Neill’s romantic and mystical vision adds a little something special to each collection, so that each piece is more than just a gown for a faceless bride. I love how each gown has its own character and tells its own story. Shouldn’t that be a prerequisite for every wedding gown?
THEIA is available in the States and online.
Credits: Images by Robert Mitra courtesy of THEIA. Feature image cropped from original.
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