Can you tell us a little about the style and history of the brand?

Our gowns are designed with the modern bride in mind; we have a range of dresses that will suit all contemporary tastes, including some timeless classics with clean lines, bohemian gowns with textured lace and romantic shapes, as well as some daring rock ’n’ roll numbers. The gowns are designed in Cape Town, and manufactured in Ukraine.

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How many stockists do you have in the UK? And in the rest of the world?

We currently have six Lovely Bride stockists in the USA, as well as Wedding Boutique in Cape Town, South Africa, the home of Vagabond.

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Describe your latest collection

It embraces simplicity and minimalism, both in the gowns’ silhouettes as well as in their fabric and structures. We also have some beautiful feminine, luxe fabric gowns with feature bespoke fabrics and lightweight tulle skirts. Finally, we have some bold and modern effortless numbers to suit the ‘no frill’ kind of bride!

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What are your most popular styles?

We have had an amazing response to our contemporary gowns, such as the embellished halter Mandala gown, as well as the softer feminine Luna gown, which feature a gorgeous mix of lace and tulle in a rich taupe colour.

Our corset gowns, such as the Astral and Atlantis, are staples with our stockists, too, and finally our flagship gowns like the Lotus and Andromeda are probably the most popular and eye-catching designs – we get daily Instagram feedback on the flagship designs.

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Any trend predictions that you can share?

I think there is a huge movement towards simplicity, wearability and effortlessness in bridal fashion. More attention to detail and timeless silhouettes are definitely the trending looks at the moment.

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