Snap up Pippa Middleton’s designer wedding look for a fraction of the price
DO you have Pippa Middleton wedding dress envy? One bridal store on Sydney’s north shore is offering designer gowns for a fraction of the price.
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DO you have Pippa Middleton-wedding envy?
The high society bride walked up the aisle in a classic lace dress by designer Giles Deacon for her wedding to James Matthews.
The beautiful lace detailing, capped sleeves and cut-out back were the stand out details on the bespoke gown.
“I thought it was beautiful. It was classic and elegant,” Neutral Bay bridal store owner Helen Rodrigues said.
“I thought that it showed off her arms and shoulders beautifully ... it was a modern twist on a classic style.”
Her store is having an EOFY sale and brides can pick up their dream designer dress for a discount price.
The sale includes an Alon Livne gown, which has similar features to Pippa’s stunning gown.
Other designers in the sample sale include Jenny Packham, Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier and Zuhair Murad.
The dresses have not been worn for a wedding but have been tried on in the store or taken to fashion shows or photo shoots. The dresses will be bought straight off the rack at the sale event.
“There’s only one of each dress,” she said.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to wear your dream designer gown and not have to pay designer prices.”
Ms Rodrigues said the trend of buying a designer sample was on the rise. Some women are getting married quickly and don’t have the time to invest in multiple fittings — and others want a second gown to change into during their ceremony.
The sales at the store attract huge queues.
More than 100 dresses will be for sale ranging from $2000 to more than $10,000.
The sale takes place on June 22-23 at the sister store Sincerely.
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