There is a belief that a bride should wear something old, something new, something blue, and something borrowed on her wedding day. Interpreting historical fashion, the author proposes a contemporary version of the bride—a woman unburdened by strict social constraints, light on her feet; for her, a wedding is merely one item on a checklist.— Something old and something borrowed: elements from Queen Victoria’s wedding dress (February 10, 1840). Prior to this day, brides wore the most expensive, elaborate, and vibrant gowns; after her wedding, brides became associated with the color white.
— Something new: the acceleration of modern life and the desacralization of marriage and its associated rituals and traditions. The wedding is no longer the paramount event that completely transforms the bride’s life; rather, it is one of many days woven into her daily existence. Wedding attire is not just a dress for a single day; one can exercise or engage in other activities while wearing it.
— Something blue: a symbol of purity, an attribute of the Virgin Mary since the Middle Ages, and the color of love during the Romantic era.
A study of the historical and contemporary wedding attire, as well as the symbolism of the color blue.
Collection Formula
Materials, hardware, and color palette
Lineup
Image 1: Bodysuit + Skirt-Shorts
Image 2: Bomber jacket + trousers with a train
Image 3: tent dress + vest with backpack elements + hat with veil