All this week on Facebook, we are asking our Henry Roth Facebook fans to post pictures of their mums on their wedding days. We want to look back in time, get all nostalgic and celebrate mums. It’s also a fabulous way to look at how wedding dresses have developed over the years, and how the silhouettes of yesteryear inspire those of today. In honor of this, each day we are going to look back to wedding gown trends and silhouettes over the years. After all, they are all at the core of Henry’s signature future vintage aesthetic.
Henry's mother, Aneta Weinreich, in her fashion-forward frock
In the 1950, during a November heatwave, Henry’s parents Joseph and Aneta Weinreich got married and formed a partnership that was not only to grow into a long-lasting marital union but would also be the foundation of what has become Henry Roth bridal atelier today.
“My mum was a bit of a fashion forward bride as most if not all brides on that day wore gowns top the floor,” Henry told me today. ”It was co-designed by my Grandmother, Franka Baral, and my mother, Aneta. It was made from Guipure lace imported on from France. It was a very ahead-of-its-time gown.”
Zoe gown by Henry Roth
Indeed, Aneta’s polka-dot, 3/4, tea-length gown has inspired two Henry Roth dresses: Zoe (and Zoe Too) and Maya (US only).
Maya gown by Henry Roth
“My parents are amazing powerhouses of positivity,” he continued. “We are a three generation bridal designing family. My parents are also holocaust survivors so for them after surviving that atrocity wedding dresses have tremendous symbolism. It is about the renewal of hope, entering positive new chapters with brides, new dreams and aspirations. Wedding dresses are far more than just fabric, they symbolize new beginnings and it is a huge privilege and amazing profession.”
So this week, in honor of Henry Roth matriarch, Aneta Weinreich, and her spectacular, fashion-forward wedding dress, head over to our Facebook page and post a picture of your mum on her wedding day–we want to see how she rocked her frock!
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Here at Henry Roth, we pride ourselves with being on-trend and appealing to all brides.
When it comes to weddings, one thing is timeless–wedding dresses are typically a variation on white. However, you only have to look through your parents’ generation’s wedding pictures to know that bridal gowns are as much about trends as any other part of fashion. And this year, we are most inspired by the classic and elegant gown worn by Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge last April, which was a huge departure from the dress worn 30 years earlier by her husband’s mother, Lady Diana Spencer.
So, without further adieu, what can we look to this year?
Lace, whether it is chantilly, Alencon, Duchesse Guipure, or ribbon, lace is a traditional bridal fabric that we are looking to use in new and exciting ways. And worn, a la Kate, you capture one of the season’s biggest bridal trends–lace sleeves. Our Darcy gown is all about the Alencon lace in which it is constructed.
Illusion-style necklines. This is where a sheer, delicate, and often embellished layer of fabric veils skin that would otherwise be exposed. Our take? Kara.
Color, is beginning to make an appearance in bridal gowns and, indeed blush gowns are a budding trend for 2012. But while many brides who look to color will implement subdued colors into their gown, there are others who opt for rich and vibrant hues. To bring color to your gown, you can go all out or look to incorporate it in accents on sashes, bows, embroidery, hems, necklines or beading. Love this look? Take a look at Kerri (which also, incidentally, incorporates another big trend–two-tiered skirts.)
Modern silhouettes with a nod to vintage. Our signature look is “future vintage” so take a look through our collection and you will be perfectly on trend with any gown you choose!
Whichever look you choose, one thing’s for certain, you are bound to rock your frock.
Until next time,
Henry
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