
By Kathy Kalafut
This season‘s crop of gowns showcases trends from slits and beading to tiers and feathers (yes feathers!) by designers such as Wang, Herrera, and Zwillinger.
3D Applique
Lace Angel Sanchez gown with metallic-thread-work detailing and long sleeves, re-appliquéd flowers throughout and back button detail, style NS1608, $6,930
Esti‘s
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 645-2600;
www.estisonly.com

High-low tiered ”Wave” dress from the White by Vera Wang Collection, exclusively at David’s Bridal, style VW351281 $1,298
David’s Bridal
New York, NY
(646) 827-4050
www.davidsbridal.com

Delicate, flowing Papilio ”Missouri“ dress, embellished with beaded sticks on the bodice and trimmed with pearl thread on the back, available by special order only, style 1612L, $1,434
Be Unique Boutique
Mount Kisco
(914) 241-2410
www.bubmtk.com

Kelly Faetanini silk-organza-and-tulle, layered-bodice ”Corrinne“ ballgown with rhinestone straps and horsehair cascading skirt, $3,475
Gabriella New York
Bridal Salon, New York, NY (212) 206-1915;
www.gabriellanewyork.com

Mark Zunino sepia-colored, ruched strapless silk tulle mermaid gown with dropped waist and asymmetric pleating; a Kleinfeld exclusive, $7,100
Kleinfeld Bridal
New York, NY
(646) 633-4300
www.kleinfeldbridal.com

J. Mendel ”Delphine“ double-faced satin crewneck column gown with side slit and keyhole bodice, available by special order only, $3,500
J. Mendel Madison Avenue Boutique
New York, NY
(212) 832-5830
www.jmendel.com

Lela Rose lace bustier gown with ostrich feather skirt and asymmetric neck overlay, available by special order only, $9,950
Mark Ingram Atelier
New York, NY
(212) 319-6778
www.markingramatelier.com

Ivory/cashmere Alençon lace trumpet Alvina Valentina gown by Jessica Williams with sparkle throughout. Strapless sweetheart neckline with a sheer corset back. Shown with a detachable tulle overskirt and jeweled belt at the natural waist, available for special order only, $3,999
Chamonix Bride
Rhinebeck
(845) 876-6999;
www.chamonixbride.com

Reem Acra silk-and-lace plunging V-neck sheath gown, price available upon request
Reem Acra Boutique
New York, NY
(212) 421-3200
www.reemacra.com

Veluz Reyes strapless sequin-embellished ”Alyssa“ ball gown with matching sequin illusion-back bolero, $4,050
Ever After Bridal
Hopewell Junction
www.eabridal.com

Ivory-and-French-blue, rose-print silk strapless Naeem Khan Louvre gown with Watteau train, available by special order only, $8,995
Saks Fifth Avenue
Bridal Salon
NewYork, NY
(212) 940-2269
www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/bridal_newyork.jsp

Victoria KyriaKides lace, camisole-bodice ”Aria“ gown with dramatic thigh-high slit, $4,730
Nordstrom’s
Wedding Suite
Garden City, NY
(516) 746-0011
shop.nordstrom.com

Mira Zwillinger ”Nina“ gown featuring cropped lace bodice attached with sheer fabric to a silk chiffon skirt with slit, $8,690
Mark Ingram Atelier
New York, NY
(212) 319-6778
www.markingramatelier.com

Oscar de la Renta blush-and-white, floral embroidered organza cocktail dress with white silk radzimir skirt, available by special order only, $5,490
Mark Ingram Atelier
New York, NY
(212) 319-6778
www.markingramatelier.com

Julia Kontogruni trumpet bridal gown with beaded shoulder embroidery, sweetheart neckline, low open back with asymmetric draped scarf, and cathedral train, available by special order only, style JK1501, $4,700
Reginella Couture Bridal
Middletown
(845) 673-5929
www.reginellabridal.com

Maggie Sottero strapless, corset-back ”Betty“ ballgown, $1,100-$1,400
Amelia’s Bridal
Yonkers
(914) 779-5900
www.ameliasbridal.com

Carolina Herrera white silk ”Jinni“ pantsuit, $2,990 (blazer), $ 2,890 (corset), $1,990 (pant)
Carolina Herrera
New York, NY
(212) 249-6552
www.carolinaherrera.com

Claire Pettibone Champagne-and-ivory, short-sleeved ”Dixie“ gown, with satin lace, Chantilly lace skirt, and buttons down the back, $2,650
Something Bleu Bridal
Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-0962
www.somethingbleubridal.com