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Old world romance gets a modern day twist in this styled shoot.
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Discover the items that are sure to delight those you love the most.
Styled, shoppable outfits for all of your upcoming bridal events, paired with the hottest hotels and venues of the moment.
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B R I DA L FAS H I O N / 64 The latest fashion-forward wedding dresses from in-demand international designers.
S I G N AT U R E S E N D O F F / 1 1 0 Let Bergdorf’s holiday windows get you in the Christmas spirit.
O N O U R COV E R Berta’s Fall 2019 collection takes to the streets of Athens on page 64.
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Welcome to the Winter Issue!
NETFLIX AND CHANEL Arriving just in time for our annual holiday Netflix binge, 7 Days Out, a new docuseries following the lives of visionaries across industries, begins with an episode following Karl Lagerfeld as he prepares for Chanel’s Spring 2018 couture show. Out December 21st, it may inspire you to trade your pjs for pearls!
I hope that this issue finds you cozy and warm as we anticipate the upcoming holiday season! This issue is filled with inspiration, whether it be for your holiday shopping (see our Gift Guides, page 12) or your upcoming wedding decor (WedLuxe Trending, page 8). The latest dresses from the Fall 2019 runways can be found starting on page 64. I’m particularly partial to the new Berta gowns, as seen on our cover! You’ll also be inspired by our exclusive interviews with two MAJOR luxury wedding industry professionals: Thailand’s IAMFLOWER (page 48) and Paris-based Fête in France (page 56).
We’re making a list and checking it twice, and this Advent Calendar by Liberty London (covered in classic Liberty print & containing over $1000 worth of product), is at the top of it! LIBERTYLONDON.COM
Wishing you all a magical holiday season surrounded by love, light, and those you cherish the most. And for those of you looking for a little extra magic in the New Year, I invite you to join us at the 8th annual WedLuxe Show, taking place this January 13th, 2019. The theme this year is “Modern Artisma” and I have a feeling it’s going to be the best one yet. With love and gratitude, Angela Desveaux, Editor-in-Chief
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Everyone’s favourite beauty brand has a new home, with the recent opening of Glossier’s brand new SoHo flagship. All-pink-everything and a dedicated Boy Brow Room are just some of the highlights in this Insta-worthy space.
IKEA and design legend Tom Dixon have teamed up on a collection intended to promote gardening for city-dwellers. While the details are minimal, we can’t wait for the full installation that is scheduled to be presented in May 2019 at the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show—one of our favourite floral events of the year!
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SHE LOVES YOU No stranger to creating one-off reception dresses for some of our favourite style icons (paging Meghan Markle & Gwyneth Paltrow!), this year, Stella McCartney officially launches her first 17-piece foray into bridal. STELLAMCCARTNEY.COM
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H O L I D AY G I F T G U I D E
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Bevvie Cup & Saucer, A N T H R O P O LO G I E .CO M
Ambre D’or Potpourri Crystals, B AST I D E .CO M
SELF-PORTRAIT Cutout cotton and wool-blend sweater,
W H E T H E R YO U F I L L I T W I T H T E A OR A TIPPLE, THIS CHARMING T E AC U P I S S U R E T O D E L I G H T.
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COZY WITH A COLD SHOULDER T WIST!
GUCCI Laminated leather iPhone case, FA R F E TC H .CO M
MATCHA: A LIFESTYLE GUIDE BOOK by Jessica Flint and Anna Kavaliunas,
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Beauty Sleep To Go Travel Set, N E T-A- P O RT E R .CO M
Citrus Blossom Hand Therapy Lotion, E A RT H - LUX E .C A
T H I S C L A R I F Y I N G T R E AT M E N T I S J U S T W H AT ’ S N E E D E D T O M A K E H E R H O L I DAY S E A S O N M E R RY A N D B R I G H T !
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BENEFIT Gimme Some Sugar Set, S H O P P E R S D R U G M A RT.C A
Overtime Mask, S E P H O R A .CO M
REBECCA DE RAVENEL Double Heart Silk Drop Earrings, M O DAO P E R A N D I .CO M
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TAKE IT BACK TO THE CLASSICS WITH THIS REIMAGINED ICONIC HERITAGE LOGO.
J.CREW Winter Corgi Socks, J C R E W.CO M
MONTANA LABELLE X NAMESAKE Object 2 Leather-Wrapped Candle, BY T H E N A M E SA K E .CO M
TOM FORD Liquid Velvet Bow Tie, N E I M A N M A R C U S .CO M
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Full-Grain Leather Backpack, M R P O RT E R .CO M 14
THIS SIMPLE ADDITION MAKES FOR A STATEMENT-MAKING HOLIDAY LOOK.
HERMÈS Terre d’Hermès After-Shave Balm, S E P H O R A .CO M
EVA SOLO Decanter Carafe,
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Mid-Weight French Terry Crew, O C TO B E R SV E RYOW N .CO M
THIS SLEEK CARAFE DOES DOUBLE DUTY BY AERATING YOUR FAVOURITE VINTAGE WHILE ADDING A CHIC TOUCH TO YOUR TABLESCAPE.
CHRISTOPHER BATES FOR HARRY ROSEN Suede Chelsea Boots, H A R RY R OS E N .CO M
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B R I DA L FA S H I O N
Engagement Party Inspired by Cafe Mollien in Paris, France
MARLO LAZ Eyecon 14-karat gold multi-stone ring,
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Clara Top Handle Box Clutch, N O R DST R O M .CO M
PACO RABANNE BAUBLEBAR
Sequined Mini Dress, N E T-A- P O RT E R .CO M
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Inside Out Hoop Earrings,
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Bridal Shower Inspired by Pastel Rita in Montreal, Canada
OSCAR DE LA RENTA MALONE SOULIERS BY ROY LUWOLT
Beaded Tassel Earrings, FA R F E TC H .CO M
Marguerite Luwolt 100 Mules, S H O P B O P.CO M
DARIA DE KONING DAGNY 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Grande Ring, M O DAO P E R A N D I .CO M
MARKARIAN Off-The-Shoulder Feather-Trimmed Floral-Brocade Dress, M O DAO P E R A N D I .CO M
GILES X ASPINAL Mini Leather Hat-Box Bag, B A R N E YS .CO M
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Pastel Rita
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Bachelorette JIMMY CHOO
Inspired by Ya Pan in Tel Aviv, Israel
Pattie 130 suede platform sandals,
SMITH & CULT Nail Polish in Powder Posse, R E VO LV E .CO M
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LIVEN CO. Linea Rainbow Sapphire Dangle Earrings, L I V E N CO.CO M
ROGER VIVIER Floral Crystal-Buckle Suede Envelope Clutch Bag, L LIIV VE EN NCO.CO CO.COM M
OLIVIA RUBIN Kylie Sequin Mini Dress, O L I V I A R U B I N LO N D O N .CO M
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Rehearsal Dinner Inspired by Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera
LELE SADOUGHI Velvet Headband, L E L E SA D O U G H I .CO M
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Miragirl Ankle-Wrap Pumps, N E I M A N M A R C U S .CO M
RETROFÊTE BARNEYS NEW YORK
Grace Turquoise Sequin Mini Dress, I N T E R M I XO N L I N E .CO M
Fringe Hoop Diamond Earrings,
Mink Fur Wristlet Bucket Bag, B A R N E YS .CO M 24
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Wedding Day Inspired by Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, France
LELET NY Crystal Headband, N E T-A- P O RT E R .CO M
ALAMEDA TUR﨣UESA Donna Ana Sandal, M O DAO P E R A N D I .CO M
ETRO Earrings, N NE ET-AT-A-P PO ORT RTE ER R.CO .COM M
ALEXANDER MC﨣UEEN Skull Four-Ring Flat Pouch, A L E XA N D E R M CQ U E E N .CO M
STELLA MCCARTNEY Crêpe gown, M Y T H E R E SA .CO M 26
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Hôtel de Crillon Paris, France
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A Venetian
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ST Y L E D E D I TO R I A L
Old world romance gets a modern day twist in this wedding setup that pulls inspiration from Berlin’s urban cityscape and the canals of Venice.
P H OTO G R A P H Y + C I N E M ATO G R A P H Y
Light Meets Love PLANNING, DESIGN + STYLING
Anastasia Conze & Marie Alsleben STYLING, HAIR + MAKEUP
Romy Meier
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Yaves Cake Ink CAKE DESIGN
Verzuckert Berlin CEREMONY VENUE
Ermelerhaus, Art’otel RECEPTION VENUE
The Grand Berlin MODELS
Melissa Wenning & Tobias Asshauer
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Officiant and Singer, Goldkehle Jennifer Krawehl, goldkehle.com
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Gown and veil, Daalarna, daalarna.hu from Seeweiss, seeweiss.de
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String Quartet, Prima Quartett, prima-quartett.de
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Decor Rentals, One Fancy Fox, one-fancy-fox.de
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Champagne and Prosecco, Bottega Italian Wines and Spirits, bottegaspa.com
Macarons, La Petite Bellerose, lapetite-bellerose.com
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Gown, Kisui Berlin, kisui.de Formalwear, Wilvorst, wilvorst.de from Suits Berlin, hochzeitsanzuege-berlin.de
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Fit for a
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T H E R OYA L W E D D I N G X G A R R I S O N B E S P O K E Deciding what to wear to a royal wedding is no easy task, which is why Suits actor Gabriel Macht entrusted the experienced tailors at Garrison Bespoke with custom-creating his formalwear for the most important event of the year: The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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First up was the modern version of a morning suit. Focusing on the details, the bespoke suit was made in an updated cloth and monochromatic palette, respecting tradition but also updating it through modern fabrication and a fit specific to Gabriel. Everything from the modernized waistcoat to the handstitched monogrammed handkerchief and necktie bearing the actor’s initials, made this royal ensemble extra special. The team at Garrison Bespoke sourced all fabric straight from England and made it by hand at their atelier in Toronto, Canada.
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As an alternative, a corduroy lounge suit was also created for the occasion.
To see more of Garrison Bespoke, visit GARRISONBESPOKE.COM
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
@ I A M F LOW E R .CO
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Known for creating some of the most lavish weddings in Phuket and across Thailand, IAMFLOWER spoke exclusively with the WedLuxe Global Trend Report about how they got started in the industry, their design process, and some of their favourite magical, must-visit spots in Thailand! Thank you for speaking with us! When and how did you get started in the event planning industry?
In 2008, we first collaborated with a hotel and an event planner. At the beginning, not many people knew about us, but as we began to consider Phuket as a destination and think about who our target customer would be, as well as the reputation we wanted to focus on, we decided to focus on serving high-end customers who are looking to host a luxurious, elegant wedding. Since then, we have continued to develop our products and services to become known in the industry for designing some of the most lavish weddings in the world.
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How would you describe IAMFLOWER’s signature design style?
Lavish and elegant. Tell us about trends in your line of work. What trends have been big in 2018?
Free form has been a major trend this year. By that, we mean the style that we create to look as natural as possible, while at the same time causing chills to those who look at it, because of how gorgeous and luxurious it appears. This trend will continue into 2019, as it inspires some of the most memorable weddings.
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What is your favourite location within Thailand for weddings?
Phuket is the ultimate location, as it’s next to the beach and features the clear water and blue sky. Where would be your dream part of the world to produce a wedding?
they want and what we can do for them. If the couple doesn’t have any idea about their desired wedding style, we will advise them and assist them with every detail. If they already have a plan in mind, we will create everything to go as planned and bring their dream wedding to life.
One day, we would love to produce a wedding in Paris, France—the capital of love!
What are your favorite florals and color schemes to use when planning a wedding?
What is your process when a bride and groom first contact you about planning their wedding?
For florals, we mostly use roses, peonies, and hydrangea, however, the colour scheme will always depend on the current trends, as well as the desires and preferences of our customers.
We always seek to obtain as much information about a couple as possible, so we can get to know what
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What has been your biggest event planning challenge?
For one wedding in Koh Samui, we had a time limit that only allowed for one hour to completely set up all the decor from start to finish! The timing was challenging, but naturally, we completed it on time. What is the most lavish and luxurious wedding or event you’ve ever worked on?
We once did the decor for a wedding in Phang Nga, for which we only used the most high-end flowers to cover a wall, the floor, and the rooftop. We set up a structure that we hung flowers from to make it flawlessly appear as though the flowers were growing naturally from up high. What is your favourite wedding that you’ve designed and executed?
The theme of the wedding was “Pure of White with a Little Bit of Green.” The arch we designed was entirely covered with white roses, with additional flowers hanging down to make it look like a waterfall. The aisle was surrounded by floral and candles that were waiting to be lit when the sun went down. Petals were spread all around for the couple to walk down the aisle on. Where is your favourite place to travel?
We love to visit Switzerland. What is your favourite part of working in the event planning industry?
Designing an arch and all of the floral structures are usually our favourite elements.
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What are the top three destinations or activities you would recommend to someone visiting Thailand for the ďŹ rst time?
First-time visitors must go see Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok. As for activities, we recommend a visit to the elephant sanctuary, where baby elephants are cared for. It is not a place to ride elephants, but rather a humane place to feed them, play with them, and observe them in their habitat. Exploring the night market and sampling food from every part of Thailand is a must! It is also important to learn the culture and traditions by visiting local villages and meeting the people of Thailand. What’s next for IAMFLOWER in 2019?
In 2019, we are launching a new business as a wholesaler for our own florals.
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FÊTE IN FRANCE
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When planning a luxury destination wedding in France, it can be difficult for couples who live abroad to know where to begin. Enter Fête in France. Here, they discuss their most challenging (and rewarding!) wedding yet, how they create memorable multi-day events, and the French traditions they encourage couples to embrace. Fête in France is known for creating some of the most lavish weddings in Paris and across France. When and how did you get started in the event planning industry?
Fête in France is headed by Anne Mulvhill and Nancy LaTart and has been creating weddings throughout France for an international clientele for more than 12 years. Anne founded Fête in France in 2006 after organizing her own wedding in 2005. At the time, she was living in NYC, planning the wedding in Maine, and expecting guests from France because her (now) husband is French. She quickly realized the complexity involved, especially when planning at a distance. After their wedding, Anne and her husband moved to France since her husband was starting an MBA near Paris. After he finished the program and
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they settled in Paris, Anne decided to launch Fête in France. Having grown up with bilingual schooling, she felt specializing in destination weddings would provide a real service to people who did not speak the language and did not live in France. Nancy, a business school classmate of Anne’s husband, joined as a partner in 2009. She had studied abroad in Paris as an undergraduate and had a passion for the French language, which motivated the choice to settle in Paris after her MBA. She was drawn to the idea of bridging the cultural gap using her knowledge of the US market and French language skills. A post-graduation stint in consulting didn’t turn out to be the right fit, but the unexpected opportunity of wedding planning did!
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Tell us about trends in your line of work. What trends have been big in 2018? What trends are you predicting will be big for weddings in 2019?
In 2018, we have continued to see more of the greenery trend but with a tropical twist, as well as a boho trend with pampas grass. In 2019, we expect more vibrant colors to make a comeback in a big way! What are your favourite venues and locations within France for weddings?
We’re serious Francophiles, so this is a bit like asking us which is our favourite child. In Paris, our favourite venues are private mansions, which offer complete exclusivity and allow us to transition from space to space throughout the evening and keeps guests discovering something ‘new’ throughout the event. We also love chateau weekends where guests can all stay on-site and the couple can enjoy an extended period of quality time with friends and family. What is your process when a couple first contacts you about planning their wedding?
Tell us a little bit about Fête in France’s signature design style.
Classic, Elegant, Refined. We love integrating our clients’ style and preferences. Our aim is for the event to have a sense of place – our couples want their guests to feel like they are in France! We want the event to feel beautiful and special, but the splendor of the venue really has to shine through. From where do you draw your inspiration when planning a wedding?
Typically from the venue itself and from our clients’ personalities, but also from interior design and fashion trends, as well as our own personal travels.
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Most of the time, the people contacting us are far away, so we try to have a conversation with them via phone or video chat right away to better understand what it is they are really looking for. After that, we are able to respond with a proposal that more closely matches what they expect.
What has been your biggest event planning challenge?
We’ve been fortunate to have designed and planned many beautiful weddings, but our favourite one has to be the most challenging one – a four-day celebration on the estate of the bride’s family’s chateau. All of the parties (welcome cocktail, activity day & rehearsal dinner, wedding day, brunch) took place in multiple reception tents on the grounds of the chateau. We constructed glamping accommodation in a “teepee village” and the nearby priory church which had fallen into disrepair was renovated especially for the wedding ceremony. We had had beautiful hot summer weather in the weeks leading up to the wedding, but the week of the wedding, the weather took a turn for the worse. Temperatures dropped by 20 degrees (35°F) from heatwave to summer chill and rain all weekend. Luckily, we had truly the best clients who listened and trusted our advice and were sanguine about the weather. We also had an amazing team of vendors, who all pulled together to make the plans B and C and D go as smoothly and enjoyably as the original plan A. We, as service providers, remember being soaking wet all weekend, but the guests have no memory of the rain – just a series of fabulous parties where everyone was on the dance floor.
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What is your favourite wedding that you’ve designed and executed?
Our favourite one has to be the most challenging one mentioned above. The bride and her father came to the table with some great initial ideas but then let us run with how to bring the event to life. They totally trusted us and trusted that we understood the type of experience they wanted to create for the wedding. Entertainment was a big area, as was creating interesting and unique spaces for each of the events: a “White Nights” welcome cocktail inspired by the ‘80s movie; a Texas BBQ-themed rehearsal dinner; an elegant country chateau wedding day… Tell us a bit about the concept of a “wedding weekend”—what sort of activities do you plan for out-of-town guests to enjoy over a multi-day event?
Typically we plan for an off-site excursion to a historic chateau, vineyard, or local museum. We also bring in activities to the venue, such as lawn games, archery, yoga, massage therapists, and wine and cheese tastings. Where is your favourite place to travel?
There are the places we return to year after year for family reasons —for Anne, she always spends time over the summer in Maine and for Nancy, she spends time in Brittany, France. But there’s a special place in our hearts for travel to new countries we’ve never been to before, the exquisite sensation of being in a foreign place and learning your way around, seeing and experiencing new sights, sounds, flavours… What is your favourite part of working in the event planning industry?
Event planning allows us to wear so many different hats on a daily basis. There is always something new and different we’re faced with in our projects and we love to continue to take on new challenges every season.
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What are some French wedding traditions that couples from abroad marrying in France should consider including in their celebrations?
What are the top three destinations or activities you would recommend to someone visiting France for the first time?
In France, celebrations mean champagne! We love recommending a Kir Royale bar with different versions of this champagne cocktail: classic with blackcurrant liqueur, daring with poppy liqueur, subtle with vine-ripened peach liqueur. Another French wedding tradition couples enjoy is the the French wedding cake called a croquembouche: a tower of cream-filled puffs, held together with caramelized sugar and presented at the end of the meal with sparklers and fanfare.
You can’t plan a trip to France without spending time in Paris – the city itself is a thing of beauty and you could fill weeks, let alone days, just wandering the streets, popping into charming boutiques. Paris is also a great base for exploring the regions of Champagne, the Loire Valley, and Normandy. For another side of France, head south to visit Provence and the Cote d’Azur. Rustic Provence is filled with lovely tree-filled villages, bustling markets, olive trees, and the soft sounds of cicadas, while the Cote d’Azur has the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, with exclusive luxury hotels and villas along the coastline.
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France is such a romantic destination, filled with historic chateaux, beautiful landscapes, refined food and wine, and excellent local vendors. What’s next for Fête in France in 2019?
To see more of Fête in France, visit FETEINFRANCE.COM
We have big plans for international expansion through our new sister brand Fête Event Planning! Weddings will continue to be an important part of our business, but we are excited by new opportunities in the private and corporate spheres in Italy and Dubai.
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MUSE by BERTA Fashion-forward gowns take to the Catalan streets in MUSE by Berta’s latest collection, entitled Barcelona. Equal parts sexy and romantic, dresses with frothy tulle and up-to-there slits dominate the scene and set the trend for the year ahead. 80
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Shiran COHEN Bell-sleeved, figure skimming silhouettes, full-skirted princess gowns, and modern, glittering sheaths are all at home in Shiran Cohen’s new collection. With such an extensive range of styles, brides-to-be of all walks of life are sure to find their match with this new-to-North America label. www.we d l u xe.co m
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This year, the always-epic Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows are a celebration of confections. From a giant soft-serve robot to a life-size liquorice carousel, these sweet displays are enough to make Willy Wonka jealous!
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