Tel Aviv-based designer Zahavit Tshuba is the newest name at the Canary Wharf store, after the team snapped her up after spotting the designer at New York Bridal Week. Her stunning designs now sit alongside well-known international names such as Amanda Wakeley, Jenny Packham, David Fielden and Badgley Mischka.

Last week Les Trois Soeurs, which is the exclusive UK stockist of the label, hosted the inaugural launch of the Israeli designer in London. Zahavit herself was on hand to answer a few questions:

In a few words how would you describe a Zahavit Tshuba bride?

A ZT bride is usually a free spiritual personality with a specific taste of her own. She has an obsession for being special and is a very fashion forward woman.

What drew you to bridal design? 

The idea that it’s the most challenging work in terms of making clothing. It’s the most important dress for a woman and it gives me a huge satisfaction, knowing that I have made such an important dress for someone.  

How do you find inspiration for your collections?

My inspiration comes from many things, which rarely come from the bridal world. I love streetwear, rock stars, Italian and French movies from the 70’s and all things that looks bohemian to me, things which are free of trends, where you can see the individual. I’m a person who loves contrasts, there is a lot of humour in contrast and I bring it to my world of design. 

What do you think are the most current trends for bridal gowns in 2015?

I believe that the heavy beaded fabrics, heavy lace and mermaid cut open backline and long train designs, will still be very popular in bridal dresses. We will see a lot of two pieces gowns, short tops with big skirts. Personally, I prefer to “break” the trends and to bring something else to my brides. Trends can be sometime tricky because you keep seeing the same things again and again and it seems like the individuality of a bride can get lost in trends. My goal is to create new ideas and fresh combinations, using fabrics and cuts that are not very common in bridal. I miss the simplicity that use to be in bridal dresses, and hope that the next trend will bring back the simplicity and delicateness to bridal.