natalia exclusif - v.i.p. couture
Montreal’s Natalia Exclusif is laden with Belarus’s fervour for bridal couture, and not without a stamp of authenticity. Charged with a shrewd business sense and yen for fashion, Natalia Erchova travelled to the provocative nation and back again, toting along the Papilio brand, and one head turner of a souvenir.
With wind swept love on the brain, Papilio manages to saturate ballroom romance into every dress. Emphasis lies heavy on the A-line silhouette, as it accentuates the waist, hides the hips and never fails to flatter (just picture yourself as the Eiffel Tower personified). Starry eyed mission statements aside, the brand exudes a modish passion typically privy to those coupling across the pond. ‘Exclusif’ is right, and to overlook the weightless fabrics, delicate detailing, airy veils and concept of vogue now offered in your very own hood would be a crying shame.
Prepare to ogle as you peruse the wearable works of art below.
Head scarves, primary colors and suggestive omissions spell bold and beautiful for your bridesmaids. The one-shoulder trend goes one step further with floral stand-ins and cape-like extensions. Backless only gets hotter with fabrics cascading gently to the floor.
Short and sweet comes in asymmetrical tiers with a one-shoulder spaghetti strap, or belted with a mock, mesh turtleneck. Either way, Jazz Age head gear pervades today’s bridal couture.
Tiers of ornate lace find harmony with simple silk bodice and so-flattering cap sleeves. The off center bow makes the look a delish kind of impish.
Bedecked is an understatement with a paneled bodice, sweetheart neckline, glitzy bow and floral appliqués; champagne detailing, plunging neckline and exaggerated scalloped trimming; and crystal embellishments, crinkled texture and high collar mesh.
Clean cut is far from simplistic with a halter neckline, lace bodice and chiffon tiers; embellished train and lace-up back; ruched corset with French panelling on bust and waist; horizontal crystal embellishments and princess cut; and Victorian style bustier with braided detailing and oversize bow.
Opulence takes on a whole new meaning with satin cased in a lace mesh, a high-collar neck and silk fringes; chiffon scaling, drape sleeves, crystal beading and a sweetheart neckline; a strapless, lacy a-line; and lace tassels, asymmetrical tiers and a single tulle shoulder topped with a decorative flower.
Pretty and sweet will make you feel like a princess with drop-waist variants, mesh bubbles, life size floral appliqués and continuous picayune tiers.
The bridesmaid dress’ rep is revived through short cuts, bubbly shapes, oversized appliqués, metallic intensity and gratuitous organza.
Be it bridal wear, bridesmaids dresses, mother-of-the-bride gowns or cocktail outfits Natalia Exclusif breathes a dream-woven sensibility into every piece, portraying a luminescent take on the wedding party aesthetic, while exemplifying the gracious art of fine craftsmanship.
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