Wedding dress
Vera Wang · 2002
Wedding dress — 2002
Vera Wang: a bridal case study
Classical references give Vera Wang’s 2002 wedding dress its distinctive line. Draped folds and specialized construction make it a focused example of historical ideas in bridal design.
Historical references and drapeGathered silkSpecialized construction
About Vera Wang: a bridal case study
This Vera Wang case study shows historical drapery reworked for a modern wedding gown. Her 2002 silk dress recalls Directoire and Empire forms through gathered folds and a raised, classically inflected line. The resulting silhouette depends on specialized construction and fitting as well as its historical references. Bridal fashion encompasses many traditions and kinds of ceremony; the designer gown here is one example within that wider field.
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