MARYLISE & REMBO
In my mind I always categorise dresses by trends, as it enables me to remember any new directions with ease. At Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, I chose the following categories/ groupings...
JESUS PEIRO
T R ET N S DS RD EN
1. Bridgerton or puff sleeves high waists 2. City mini dresses, slim shapes and uncomplicated dresses and trousers 3. Classic just say what you see 4. Drama, big and bold 5. Lace, sheer, trimmed or with tassels 6. Sparkle for the bold bride 7. Tulle, ruffles and floaty.
BRIDGERTON
BARCELONA BRIDAL WEEK Barcelona once again waved the flag for bridal, with an astonishing few days of designer catwalk shows, followed by the main buying event. Peta Hunt was there
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was over excited once I had my invitation from the brilliant Eva from XXL Communications (now there’s a genius PR, who has calmed egos from the front row to back stage for years!). I filled out forms, and got into slight panic mode, as the last time I flew to Spain for their bridal Gala Night, I nearly didn’t get on the plane because of my lack of form reading ability, I don’t know about you but as
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soon as I see that form in front of me, I get dyslexic, if that’s possible? Well I am more of a visual person than a numbers one. This time, all the right bits of paper are printed, and in my hand ready, and on my phone, too, I have the magic pass so nothing will stop me seeing the shows – I even arranged to go a night earlier so that I could be there in time and show-fresh for Jesus Piero. Let’s face it, I haven’t seen
