Monique Lhuillier On Her Fall 2014 Bridal Collection: "I Love the Gowns With a Little Color."
Monique Lhuillier opened up her Secret Garden-inspired world to unveil her fall 2014 bridal collection, which exuded romanticism crossed with a vintage, heirloom quality, set against an antique-filtered backdrop. "I wanted the pieces to feel like they were passed down from generations, so they had timeless, lightweight, effortless feel to them," the designer told InStyle.com. "The dresses are slimmer—they have a vintage feeling. (Nowadays) brides are looking for more relaxed and softer silhouettes." Even though there were fewer underpinnings this season, it was clear that her work was no less intricate, with layers of tulle, signature lace details and embroideries rich in floral, lattice and vine motifs in silver and rose-gold threadwork. And her favorites? "I love the gowns with a little color in them, like the smoke dress with a touch of lavender. I introduced the blush color three years ago and it has resonated so well, and it's now a staple in my collection. When I see a bride in a soft tone other than white, it's new, more exciting, more interesting." Click through to see her latest bridal couture line-up.
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Monique Lhuillier
Ivory Chantilly lace illusion neckline dress with cap sleeve and keyhole back
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Monique Lhuillier
Silk white re-embroidered lace strapless sweetheart neckline dress with full gathered skirt
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Monique Lhuillier
Silk white illusion cap sleeve gown with embellished skirt and gathered tulle overlay
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Monique Lhuillier
Silk white silk chiffon illusion neckline full gown with Chantilly lace sleeves and keyhole back
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Monique Lhuillier
Ivory Chantilly lace long sleeve illusion modified trumpet gown with trellis embroidery overlay
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Monique Lhuillier
Ivory Chantilly lace short sleeve illusion gathered sheath with trellis embroidery overlay
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Monique Lhuillier
Silk white Chantilly lace sweetheart strapless sheath with beaded overlay and tulle Wattean train
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Monique Lhuillier
Ivory silk organza illusion neckline gown with natural waist, long sleeves and beaded lace overlay
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Monique Lhuillier
Silk white embellished Chantilly lace sweetheart strapless elongated bodice gown with tulle skirt
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Monique Lhuillier
Blush embellished tulle modified trumpet gown with illusion cap sleeves, keyhole back and self beaded sash
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Monique Lhuillier
Blush silk gazar sweetheart strapless column gown with draped bodice and back bow train accent
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Monique Lhuillier
Silk white and blush Chantilly lace sweetheart strapless full trumpet gown with re-embroidered lace applique
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Monique Lhuillier
Ivory embellished sweetheart strapless corset gown with hand tufted silk gazar A-line skirt
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Monique Lhuillier
Smoke embellished tulle halter neckline gown with elongated bodice and embroidered ruffle tulle skirt
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Monique Lhuillier
Blush tulle sweetheart strapless draped natural waist gown with full ruffle skirt
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Monique Lhuillier
Ivory silk organza strapless sweetheart neckline draped natural waist gown with floral tulle embroidery
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Monique Lhuillier
Blush silk gazar sweetheart strapless modified trumpet gown with hand tufted skirt
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Monique Lhuillier
Gold tulle embroidered halter modified trumpet gown with full skirt