Fab 5: Made and wed in Canada
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- 26 May 2022
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It’s the start of the unofficial — though let’s face it, it might as well be official — wedding season.
If you’re getting hitched this year, chances are you’ve had your dress for ages, but if you’re just in the early planning stages and aren’t quite sure where to start, this is the easiest way to start gathering inspiration. And the best place to start? In your own backyard!
From Toronto ateliers to Vancouver designers, Rebecca Tay showcases five Canadian bridal designers whose collections are very, very easy to fall in love with …
LAYER CAKE
Toronto-based designer Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi launched her line, Narces, in 2014, specializing in evening wear, cocktail dresses and bridal wear that merges mid-20th century glamour with a very modern, fashion-forward twist. Case in point: this ‘Sevanna’ style, which is reminiscent of the layered wedding cake styles of yesteryear, but with a sassy, no-holds-barred feel. Made in Canada, it has tiers of ruffled tulle that cascade from a slightly sexy, off-the-shoulder, bustier top.
BEAUTIFUL AND INCLUSIVE
Founded by Gaby Bayona in 2013, Vancouver’s Truvelle is everything you want from a modern bridal brand: size inclusivity, easy-to-wear styles, and an effortless feel for our laid-back lifestyle. This ‘Amber’ style, with its classic, straight neckline and bold, off-white sequin rose outline lace, is an excellent example. It’s minimal but fresh, with contemporary spaghetti straps. Best of all, like all Truvelle styles, it comes in extended sizes for brides sized 16 and up and is lined using recycled satin. You can even customize the back with either a traditional zipper or romantic laces for no extra cost.
SHORT STOP
A short wedding dress is your answer if you’re looking for a look that screams modern bride, and this two-piece ‘Buffy’ style by Toronto designer Catherine Langlois is contemporary yet still dreamy — everything you want in a dress, right? Featuring a pearl and sequin beaded overlay with a high neck, bell sleeves and flared silhouette, the slip dress underneath can also be worn on its own. Hello, after-party.
SOMETHING BLUE
If you’re a staunch believer in that whole ‘something borrowed, something blue’ saying but can’t bear the thought of being yet another bride wearing blue Manolo Blahnik Hangisi pumps, why not opt for a blue dress instead? Vancouver designer Catherine Regehr is known for her evening wear and exquisite detailing, and this ‘Blanche’ off-shoulder dress features delicate lilac embellishment, short sleeves — ideal if you prefer to keep your arms covered — and a soft blue hue that feels formal yet fresh. Read More...
