A brief Q&A with Martine Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Essense of Australia
Martine Harris, Essense of Australia CCO
What are the standout trends and inspirations behind the Fall 2019 Essense of Australia collection?
MH: Inspired by every modern love story, this collection is all about reimagining classic romance. This season’s delicate yet bold designs feature elevated sheer details, demure necklines and ornate trains that
speak to the traditional bride with a love for fashion-forward style! The elements of nature that inspire every Essense of Australia collection are then crafted into figure-flattering patterns – with fine laces gently cascading over striking fit-and-flares and soft, full skirts.
How has Essense updated necklines this season?
MH: As today’s fashion explores more polished, vintage-inspired structures throughout silhouettes, we’re thrilled that such traditional bridal looks are no longer a thing of the past! Plunging necklines are
narrowed and masked with illusion tulle, while heightened sweetheart necklines are softened by touches of artful beadwork and organic finishing for a radiant, multi-dimensional effect.
What fabrics and details will we see featured in this collection?
We’re incorporating this sense of luxe simplicity and organic inspiration into unexpected details that are absolutely unique to this collection. Clean fabrics pair fitted silhouettes and off-shoulder necklines with traditional buttons and long sleeves – juxtaposed with striking V-backs for the bride who wants to show a little skin. Shaped trains are also making an impression this season, with laser-cut fabrics and handcrafted, organic scalloping for a truly breathtaking effect with every step down the aisle. Together, these elements create a collection that elevates traditional design to perfectly suit the modern bride.
Who is the Essense of Australia bride?
MH: Timeless, effortless and utterly romantic – the beauty found among the natural grandeur of Western Australia is the same that shines from within every Essense bride. The woman who dreams of a classic
wedding day, she seeks a gown to not only complement her natural radiance – but to reflect her personal love story in a way that no other gown can. This is the type of bride who will find her perfect match this
season, with designs that will make her feel as if she’s fallen in love all over again.
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