The 2001 seasons Gown collections.
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Spring 2001.
In addition to catwalk photographs taken at the spring bridal exhibitions; for our Spring 2001 photo shoot, we took the team to Landguard Manor. Shanklin, Isle ofWight.
The 2001 Collection.
Above: This photo taken in the ballroom shows clearly the long elegant line of this gown, and the way that the crepe flows around the body to give a simple, elegant shape. The tiara is from a selection by Richard Designs.
Above: Claire wears AElenor, one of the Elizabeth Smith gowns in this collection whose style was influenced by the paintings of the Pre-Raphelite Brother Hood. This arts and crafts movement made popular the Gothic style, and emphasized in painting and architecture an elegance looking backwards to the age of chivalry. This gown was created from a heavy crepe silk in ivory, and the veil is of silk chiffon.
Above & Above left: Michelle wears a timeless, full skirted princess line gown in duchess satin. This gown forms part of our new collection of off the peg gowns. Tracy is shown here in a beaded, peach chiffon bridesmaid/evening gown. This gown has a very fitted shape with a 'fishtail' train to the reverse.
Left: Michelle again, looking relaxed and lovely in a two piece gown embroidered with silver leaves and pearl beaded daisies. The embroidery extends down the reverse of the skirt and is enhanced with small rhinestones. The tiara is of Austrian crystal and is from a selection by Richard Designs. Artificial flower posy by E.S.Bridal.
Above: A wider view of the photo above shows the fullness of the skirt and the opulent look of the Italian satin from which this gown is made.
Above: Using architecture available in the entrance hall of Landguard Manor allowed us to show you this sumptious and detailed French lace on organza and satin sheath dress, with detachable organza overlaid train. The corded lace extends down the bodice and body of the gown and is picked up on the overlaid train and around its edges. The colour of this gown is not quite ivory and not quite orchid. This is a most unusual and stunning gown and is guaranteed to get you noticed! Tracy shows a silver beaded chiffon and mayfair satin bridesmaid/ evening gown in lavender.
Above: Looking demure in burgundy velvet. Simple and elegant. Bridesmaid's wear which is never out of place anywhere! In the photo below; Claire and Tracy take five.
Above & Right: Laura, in a show stopping organza and lace, very full skirted and basque waisted ball gown style. Covered in intricate applique ,sequins and crystals, the gown here is shown in white but is also available in ivory. The photo taken in the colonnaded door way shows the amount of detail on the cathedral length train.
Laura and Michelle captured here in a shot taken from the balcony in the hallway. Laura wears 'Elizabeth', a strapless copper damask bodice, and ivory mayfair satin 'A' line skirt constructed as a one piece by Richard Designs. Michelle shows a duchess satin square necked bodice and chiffon 'A' line skirt. One of the new range of bridesmaid's gowns by Peaches Bridalwear for E.S.Bridal.
This is Landguard Manor with the optional marquee in place leading out from the dining room. We would like to express our thanks and deepest appreciation to Daphanie for making the shoot possible and moving the furniture around for us!
Spring Bridal Exhibition 21st January 2001.
Paula wearing the AElenor gown for our cat-walk show. You will see how the church length train flows beautifully when she walks.
Michelle wearing the same duchess satin gown here that she modeled at the Landguard Manor shoot.
Here is 'Katherine', the second of the gowns from the Elizabeth Smith couture spring collection. Constructed from 'Misty' dupion silk and georgette in a Pre-Raphelite style, this gown features a double skirt and covered channel boning to the bodice. This gown is laced at the back and features minimal crystal beading to highlight sleeve ends, the lacing at the back and the centre front neckline.
Right: Michelle modeling the 'Zoe' gown.
The photo here is of the lovely 'Zoe' gown by Peaches Bridalwear for E.S.Bridal, taken at the spring bridal exhibition at Crawley. This gown is constructed from duchess satin and soft tulle, in ivory. The bodice is spattered with pearls and crystals around the neckline and these extend all over the tulle skirt, so that when the gown is worn, the effect is of a shimmer of tiny lights. Guaranteed to receive an aah when anyone sees it.
Paula looks stunning in 'Helena' a Thi silk, draped, Edwardian gown in ivory by Peaches Bridalwear for E.S.Bridal. The neckline is emphasized by silver and crystal beading.
Laura walking an off the peg style gown with optional jacket from Richard Designs. This gown is made in antique gold damask and ivory Thi silk.
Sue, showing a simple Italian satin, princess line Bridal gown under, and the Elizabeth Smith opera coat 'Tamsin' in ivory embroidered georgette over. This coat is both light and easy to wear. This particular style features a roll collar and buttons to the front closure. We have also produced this design in satin and silk.
Many of the designs in these previous collections are still available.
For More Gowns see our Current Season and Archive Pages
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