It’s back! Our continuation of the DCDC series (Dream in Color, Dream in Culture). As a reminder of how it works, a modern dream palette sets the stage for a new color, followed by a spread of bridal couture from different cultures that could be incorporated into that palette. After all, a lot of fusion weddings include a modern ceremony, as well as a traditional celebration. What better way to bridge the two, than by a stunning gown?
A while back, I posted a palette inspired by Teal and Red, as part of the Dream in Color series for shades of blue. Although the follow up bridal couture spread focused on blue, I thought it’d be fun to explore the other half of the palette…
…Today’s Color and Meaning: The color of luck, prosperity and happiness in Chinese tradition. The color of love, fire and seduction in western culture and even purity…Yes, Purity (in Indian tradition).
Inspiration: Red
Teal and Red thrive from a modern palette…
….to a traditional palette.
(Above: Valentino via here; Dream Palette; Lehenga Palette; Couple in Teal & Red Kwa)
(Above. 1. Afri/Asian Design by Nigerian Designer Deola Sagoe. 2. Vietnamese Ao Dai via GlamourV. 3. Gown by Spanish Ruben Perlotti via here. 4. Bulgarian Gown via here [Photo by Charles Lenars]. 5. Bulgarian Folk Detail [Photo by Adam Woolfitt] 6. Scottish Gown by Tartan Spirit. 7 & 8. Kimono by Australian designer Culture Shock. 9. Chinese Gown by Vivienne Tam via In Style [Photo by Eric Lamph] . 10. Gown by Australian designer Fiorenza. 11. Gown via Barcelona Bridal. 12. Gown by Kenyan designer Vaishali Morjaria.)
Dream in Color, Dream in Culture.
Spicyhugs,
Fri
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In-credible! {as in the speechless kind}
My very favorite is the romantic and watery teal with the red. Such a passionate and powerful combination…
heya! U caught my favourite designers work… Vaishali Morjaria ( Kenya). she has some great work… google her or facebook here… u have this dress from her wedding collection but try and look out for the main dress… its a big gown with red netting… its beautiful!!! she is a very unique designer with a style like no other!! am sure this new year she will bring some more breathtaking designs to the runway!!!