Traditional Defiant Gowns

Untraditional wedding fashions redesign an age-old custom

Implications - As marital norms change (the embrace of gay matrimony, ubiquity of divorce, DIY themes and the desire to do something unique), so too is wedding day apparel. Gone are the days of wearing gowns passed down from past generations; here are the days of wedding apparel that allows for self-expression.

Trend Themes

  1. Non-traditional Bridal Accessories — Deviating from tradition can be uncomfortable for some, but companies have been successful in doing so without completely changing their image.
  2. Personalized Wedding Fashion — Today's modern bride requires unusual and non-traditional products and concepts that will enable her to throw a standout celebration.
  3. Franchise-themed Weddings — By incorporating popular images and crazes from other markets, a business can create a unique and imaginative product.

Industry Implications

  1. Wedding Fashion and Accessories — The incorporation of popular franchise imagery and public figures into advertising and branding allows businesses to attract potential buyers from a wide range of markets.
  2. Event Planning — Businesses that are able to re-invent a bride's special day will appeal to the large demographic of women planning a wedding.
  3. Prom and Formal Wear — Gorgeous gothic gowns like these can be perfect for proms and formals, allowing customers to express their unique tastes and styles.
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Featured Examples

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Bella Would Look Swell in These MTcoffinzUnderground Looks
If after watching New Moon you couldn't help fantasizing about a vampire wedding dress, then these Gothic bridal dresses can help inspire visions of what Bella's wedding gown might look like. That's probably… MORE
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Brides Get Ready for a War in Camo Wedding Dresses
It seems many women have been choosing less traditional styles for their weddings, as with the brides pictured above in their camouflage wedding gowns. Most likely to add a personal touch to their wedding… MORE
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This multi-hued tiered 'Walking on Air' wedding dress for Revolve Clothing by Anzevino & Florence is gorgeous, although it isn't for brides who envision walking down the aisle in bright white. Revolve… MORE
Masculine Bridal Gear
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Marina Danilova's Wedding Shoot Adds Tiny Top Hat & Pimp Cane
‘Tis the season for bridal gear, and that means a bevy of outrageous wedding fashion like that captured by Marina Danilova. Her model accessorizes a high-neck halter wedding dress with a tiny top hat… MORE
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Emplume's feather wedding bouquets prove that flowers aren't the only thing brides can carry as they walk down the aisle. These avant-garde couture wedding accessories can be made in nearly any shape,… MORE
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The Twilight epidemic continues on as many fans turn their weddings into a vampire fantasy. One fan has even put up a video on YouTube that suggests 50 ideas of how to turn your wedding in Edward and… MORE
Tea Party Couture
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Reem Acra Wedding Gowns to Celebrate Tax Day Tea Party With Flair
Need a distraction from news of the Tax Day Tea Party protesters? How about tea party wedding fashion? The wonderfully outrageous gowns in the gallery are from the Alice and Wonderland-like tea party… MORE
play_circle_filledIlluminated Bridal Gowns
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The bride who really wants to shine on her wedding day can't go past this stunning white bridal gown which features 300 warm LED lights embedded in the skirt section of the dress. The gold-tinted lights… MORE

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