Bridal Trends
Those beautiful ball gowns from the 1950’s have made their way into the Bridal Houses. Perhaps they are even more beautiful now….if that is possible? Our fabrics are more sophisticated and technologically enhanced. Our laces are more intricate and our beadwork is painstakingly magnificent. Our designs have mastered the art of draping and swathing, and our colours are no longer limited to white and ivory.
The change in Bridal fashion is a reflection of our evolving society. New processes in fibre technology and material workmanship are changing the face of Bridal. Today’s weddings can be anything from a simple ceremony, to a full-blown wedding with hundreds of guests.
This is why we at Sabrina Moda reflect the changing faces of our brides. We cater for the slinky, soft feminine beaded dresses, to the ‘PRINCESS’ Ball Gown. Our fabrics can be bias-cut beaded chiffons with handkerchief hemlines, and may feature ‘backless’ or ‘lace-up backs’. These are ver popular for the more casual wedding, and often something that can be worn again.
We also have the elegant ‘PRINCESS’ line gowns that offer embroidery and beading, often with or without trains. The swathing and draping is still very popular, and very flattering to the figure when well constructed. Even a fuller figure can wear these gowns, and often the train can be bastled to make it easier through the coarse of a brides day.
Our next category is what I term the ‘PRINCESS BRIDE’. These gowns are luxurious with magnificent fabrics and techniques used to enhance the fabrics even more. There is often many metres of material and many laborious hours of hand-work. This may range from anything to a slinky-mermaid-cut gown to a full tulle gown with layers of material.
At Sabrina Moda we also offer our own range of gowns. Our first Debutante Range for 2006 was released at the start of 2006, and it outsold all our other Debutante Ranges. We are currently working on our new Bridal-Wear Range which offers the more unusual. Beautiful fabrics are mixed with fitted cuts and low backs with ruched treatment and trains flowing from a narrow point of a back feature. Many toilles (or calicos) are cut and re-cut to ensure the right fit and the most flattering cut to a female body. Trims are made from mixtures of laces, beads and anything that may be interesting. Mixing the refined with the quirky gives our designs a different look to all else. Our expertise in fitting and creating a unique look for your Wedding Day is a priority. So come and visit our Bridal Salon for a ‘LOOK OF A LIFETIME’.
FASHION TRENDS
The up and coming fashion trends are proving to be anything but dull! With new seasons stock fast approaching, the customers should be pleasantly surprised with what is in stall.
Sculptured jackets for Spring Racing will be a must have! Short bolero jackets teamed with slightly gathered sleeves are making a huge resurgence. So too are the ‘PEPLUM’ and satin trims for evening. The ‘Smoking Jacket’ is teamed with soft flowering part or the new long ‘Bermuda’ cuffed shorts. Mix and match items are a must with lots of tops/skirts/pants and jackets that can be layered. The dress is very ‘60’s’ with a large swirl and paisley prints, with lengths ranging from a ‘mini’ to knee length. But don’t stress – the mini can be worn as a ‘tunic’ over the Bermuda shorts, or a longer skirt! Longer lengths are seen for cocktail or evening-wear. The uneven hemline is still a huge look with lots of layering happening.
Base colours such as BLACK, WHITE, CHALK and PUTTY are teamed with bright such as ‘GRASS GREEN’ and ‘CORAL’. Fabrics are worked with embroidery, trims, motifs, feathers and beads. Man-made fibres are mixed with the natural fibres to offer the best of both worlds, to create a fabric that is often comfortable, crease-resistant and washable.
Labels we carry at ‘SABRINA MODA’, not only include our own but also: VILLONI, STUDIBAKER, SMITH & MILES, GERRY SHAW, MORGAN MARKS, VERONIKA MAINE, CONTONI, REVE DEAHRY, TIRAMISU, NEW TWIST, COLOURCODE, LA GENDER, SEE SAW, SHU SHU, BLAM and many more. We also offer our own exclusive ‘SABRINA MODA’ label and have imports exclusive to our store.
Our staff are trained to help you select the right outfits to suit your figure type and are qualified to help with any alterations needed. We cater for all ladies, from young party dresses to mother of the bride. We not only stock evening wear but also suiting, daywear, knitwear and accessories – including our very own beautiful ‘Shoe’ range. So for something a little bit different from the rest, come and visit our boutique for ‘THE LOOK OF A LIFETIME’.
Sabrina has been selected to attend seminars, workshops & bridal fashion parades in Italy through the Italian Trade Commission.
The ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION or " Istituto nazionale per il Commercio Estero (ICE) promotes, facilitates and develops bilateral trade and reciprocol investments between Australian and Italian businesses. In this case, the bridal industry is an adgenda item and representatives from Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne were selected. Sabrina was chosen as the Victorian representative this year.
The seminars and workshops in Italy give Sabrina Moda direct contact with Italian businesses to re-inforce networking and trade. This will further support our stategies to ensure our clients are offered unique and excellent quality fashions from not only Australia but overseas also.
