Alfred Angelo Knit Bridesmaids Collection - The Bridesmaids Dress You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

29 Nov 2007 11:07 Africa/Lagos


Alfred Angelo Knit Bridesmaids Collection - The Bridesmaids Dress You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Do you ever wonder why you still hold on to your bridesmaids dress?


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Is it because somewhere deep inside, you hope to have an occasion to wear that beautiful dress again and look as lovely as you did that day? Perhaps, but that day never comes. Because in the end, even with the best intentions, a bridesmaid dress outside of a wedding always looks like, well, a bridesmaid dress ... until now!


Alfred Angelo unveils its latest collection of bridesmaid's dresses, the Knit Collection. Short and sassy or long and lean, made of ultra flattering knit jersey fabrics, this IS the bridesmaid dress you'll wear well beyond the wedding.


The new knits feature six versatile bridesmaid dress silhouettes, answering an increasing desire for bridesmaids to find a dress that is wedding appropriate, yet fashionable and wearable long after the wedding "I Do's" are said. More importantly, the fabric moves with a woman's body, and the supple knit jersey is smooth to the touch, adding an extra level of comfort not seen before in a bridesmaid collection.


"The fabric drapes beautifully and really flatters every body type," says designer Michael Shettel. "The combination of a unique fabric and trendy styling means these dresses truly can be worn again and again. Whether to a summer cocktail party, fancy dinner out, or next year's Holiday parties, they're that exceptional."


The collection is also the perfect choice for destination weddings. The jersey fabric packs beautifully, with minimal wrinkling during long flights, and is light weight, making for easy traveling to far away locales.


The new knit collection is available in nine beautiful colors: azure, midnight sky, scarlet, olive, azalea, chocolate, deep apple, lilac, and black, in sizes 2-28W to fit everyone in the party. The collection will be available in over 1000 bridal boutiques nationwide, as well as 37 Alfred Angelo company- owned boutiques, beginning February 2008.


To view all of the 2008 Alfred Angelo collections, find a location nearest you, and view the latest happenings in your area, log on to http://www.alfredangeloatores.com/.


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Source: Alfred Angelo

CONTACT: Amanda Sheronas, Director of Public Relations of Alfred Angelo,
Office, +1-267-948-1160, Cell, +1-213-952-8746,
asheronas@alfredangelo.com


Web site: http://www.alfredangelo.com/
http://www.alfredangeloatores.com/

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Brides.com Names Top 5 Trends In Bridal Dresses Hot Off the Runway

Nov 2007 19:03 Africa/Lagos




Brides.com Names Top 5 Trends In Bridal Dresses Hot Off the Runway

Brides.com/Videos Offers Unprecedented Access to Latest Wedding Fashion Trends with Exclusive Designer Interviews, Runway Video and Photos

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ --

Brides-to-be nationwide can now have a front row seat for the latest runway looks from top designers in wedding fashion by visiting www.brides.com/videos. Over 20 shows from New York City's Bridal Market, Fall 2008 will be available online beginning today, giving brides-to-be unprecedented access via one-on-one interviews and cutting-edge video from Reem Acra, Amsale, Badgely Mischka, Simone Carvalli, Priscilla of Boston, Monique Lhuillier, Melissa Sweet and more. Brides.com editor in chief Theresa DiMasi has chosen the following trends as the top five trends in bridal fashion, hot off the runway:


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1. A Lighter Touch -- lots of free-flowing, ethereal fabrics including
chiffon and organza with less embellishment, beading or other
adornments as in season's past.
2. Color, Color, Color! -- beyond the traditional white dress, color is
not just seen in bursts but in wonderful patterns, rich jewel tones
or new shades of pastels.
3. Jackets/Sleeves -- brides who want options beyond the traditional
strapless gown are thinking more fashion-forward with gowns that
offer more coverage.
4. Emphasis of the Waist -- honoring the female form, there were lots of
large flower corsages positioned right at the hip to draw attention
to an hourglass figure.
5. New Lengths in Gowns -- tea length to above-the-knee, there was a
larger variety in gown lengths than ever before.



DRESS DETAILS

Fabric : Satin
Pieces : One-piece
neckline : Halter, V-neck
Season : Fall 2007
Available Colors : White, Ivory
silhouette : A-line
price : $
train : Chapel
sleeve length : Sleeveless
hemline : Floor length

To carve out the best-of-the-best from all of the images of gorgeous gowns on www.brides.com from the Fall 2008 shows, Brides.com will feature a special section on runway via Editor's Picks. The gowns shown in Fall 2008 will begin to be available in stores in the coming months.


Brides.com, "Your #1 Source for Weddings," is the premier destination website within Conde Nast Bridal Media and has over 20,000 dress images throughout the site. Brides.com's dedicated editorial team creates original content, develops interactive tools, cultivates an engaged community and provides an array of beautiful imagery and videos to inspire the bride throughout her wedding planning process. Content is also aggregated from the three national magazines-Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride-and 16 local bridal magazines.


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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Brides.com

CONTACT: Cherie Gallarello, +1-212-630-3744,
cherie_gallarello@condenast.com, or Bethridge Goode, +1-212-630-4902,
bethridge_goode@condenast.com, both for Brides.com


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