FASHION Q&A

Q&A Fashion

Editor Claire Ridley speaks to bridal designer Sarah Treble about wedding dress trends for the new year

Meet the expert: Sarah Treble is an Exeter-based bespoke bridal and evening wear designer with more than 20 years of experience in the wonderful world of weddings. She began designing and making couture wedding gowns and garments for private clients, moving from her London atelier to her Devon studio in 2009. Each piece is handmade using the highest quality fabrics and couture methods such as hand-embroidery and bespoke lace making.

Sarah tells us: Trend-wise, I have plenty of bridal dress commissions for 2023 from two different ends of the design spectrum. One is the romantic look with full, layered skirts decorated with exquisite embellishments, plunging necklines and lace sleeves (these are extremely popular!)

Then there’s the emergence of simple, clean silhouettes and trouser suits or jumpsuits. I’m also noticing an interest in prints, particularly floral, that look almost painterly like.

Sarah Treble Couture | 07944 605 559 | www.sarahtreble.co.uk

Editor of Your Devon & Cornwall Wedding and fashion editor across all 19 County Wedding Magazine titles Claire Ridley reveals the new-season bridal dress designs to fall in love with -

Sustainable fabrics include organic lace, satin, mikado and natural silk Plain dresses feature clean-cut lines with a minimalist aesthetic Sheath-style gowns, created in stretch crepe and georgette showcase front splits Statement sleeves are here to stay with lightly puffed styles adding the wow factor A new take on princess-style dresses is lace bodices adorned with beautiful beadwork and voluminous skirts made with layers of organza The sassy mermaid silhouette has had an update, made in stretch crepe Contoured corsetry boasts square or strapless necklines Wide, low backlines provide a fresh update to the illusion look, as does the option to include cape veils The midi-length dress with a soft tulle skirt (à la Carrie Bradshaw) is still popular, combined with off-the-shoulder sleeves A touch of colour with dresses made in nude, champagne and peach shades Couture details structured box pleats with hidden pockets, lace appliqué and floral motifs

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