Bridal Gowns from the Art Gallery

Carolina Herrera 2010

Carolina Herrera's collection is an example of the inspiring nature of art. Herrera found her muse in the works of famous painters and crafted her gowns around them.

The dresses are functional interpretations of the masterpieces. They are, to a certain extent, traditional. The gowns must appeal to a mass audience. They must maintain their wearability. Herrera does a good job of keeping the commerical needs of the bride in mind while still tying in the various feels of the painters' she's emulating.

.....And I love them!

The Seurat gown is my favorite (Gown on top). Seurat, the artist, used pointillism to create his paintings (little dots that together make up the painting). Herrera emulated that with her gown, using dotted fils coupe organza-basically fabric with polka dots! The dots make the gown fun and informal, perfect for a summery wedding.

For the Monet gown (the second gown), Herrera used a dramatic ballgown skirt. It stands out amid a collection of slim A-lines and sheaths. The huge skirt is like a blank canvas, artistically displaying the hand painted lilies. There is something very somber about this gown. I think it captures the quiet, meloncholy of Monet perfectly.

-Autumn