The Wedding of the Century

How will it affect trends?

The Royal Wedding is now week old news, but will the trends it set last? We all know that this was the most anticipated wedding of this decade. Hopeless romantics from around the world gathered around their television sets on Friday to see the big dress reveal. After the big day ended, the world now weighs in on what will be the biggest trends from this Royal affair.

Wedding dress designers are rushing to create a look-a-like dress. Sarah Buxton created the beautiful dress; she is a designer for the Alexander McQueen label. The long-sleeved lace ensemble was a hit among all the fashion critiques.

Now to discuss what will be the most popular trends from the big event. The sapphire ring is already a huge phenomenon. The classic round cut is an elegant piece that is considered timeless. Since the Royal engagement was announced there has been numerous imitation rings produced. Jewelry stores across the world have been creating rings in hopes of duplicating the one the princess now displays. This ring from Helzberg Diamondshttp://www.helzberg.com/product/oval+lab-created+sapphire+ring+1773049.do?sortby=ourPicks is an example of a replica ring.

Pippa Middleton, the picture perfect maid of honor and the sister-of-the-bride was beautiful in a cow neck, form-fitting dress designed by Sarah Buxton. The biggest surprise of the day was that Pippa’s dress was ivory. Will this be a new trend for wedding parties? For years the bride was the only one to be seen in white, but now the trends are already being set for all white bridal parties. Stores such as J.Crew have already created a line of ivory dresses. http://www.jcrew.com/AST/filterAsst/wedding_bridesmaid_color/Ivory/PRDOVR~29286/29286.jsp

Neiman Marcus buyer, Rebecca Gremillon spoke briefly about how the new trends will influence the stores fall line. The fall contemporary catalog will be highlighting the differences between Kate Moss and Kate Middleton. This represents how Kate Middleton has risen to a top British icon like Kate Moss. The catalog will feature many blue pieces for it will be the color of the season, simply because Kate Middleton wears the color excessively.

The Royal Wedding Party exemplifies class. The trends it has set will be remembered forever.