Last month, we reported on the loss of a legend in the bridal industry when Amsale Aberra died from cancer. The 64-year-old designer was a major player in the evolution of bridal fashion and wanted to ensure that not matter what happened to her, her Spring 2019 bridal collection would show as planned on April 13.
The collection displayed the signature classic style the designer displayed year after year. Designs included clean lines, lace appliqués, sheer illusion sleeves and little, but tasteful bling accents, such as beaded necklines, belts and bodices. Silk seemed to be a favorite for the designer this year, as most of the designs were in the fabric, in a number of white and off-white hues.
A couple of our favorites included the “Stella,” a silk faille ballgown with bow detailing, cross pleated straps and wrap over skirt; the “Nola,” a crepe bodice ballgown with tulle layered skirt and hand appliqued horsehair lace; the “Charlie,” a silk faille and lace peplum bodice gown with slim lace underlay and tulle skirt; and the “Ailey,” a silk faille pleated skirt ball gown with sheer illusion sleeves and back.
See each style in the collection below and let us know your favorites in the comments.
| Marlow Tulle high-neck gown with Chantilly lace slip, decorated with silk organza and lace floral appliqué finished with crystals and pearls | Ailey Silk faille pleated skirt ball gown with sheer illusion sleeves and back |
| Rachel Silk faille strapless fit to flare gown with open back and draped bow detailing | Brighton Duchess satin fit to flare gown with draped asymmetrical off-the-shoulder detail |
| Charlie Silk faille and lace peplum bodice gown with slim lace underlay and tulle skirt | Darla Crepe seamed fit to flare gown with pleated racer-back detail |
| Tate Duchess satin full A-line gown with hand beaded bodice and cascading back detailing | Halle Floral Chantilly lace scoop neck gown with tulle overskirt and hand beaded crystal belt |
| Jo Soft tulle fit to flare gown with hand pleated bodice, ruched sleeves and corded lace appliqués | Mallory Horsehair lace fit to flare scoop neck gown with tiered tulle skirt and hand appliqued horsehair lace |
| Ailey Silk faille pleated skirt ball gown with sheer illusion sleeves and back | Miri Crepe fit to flare gown with seam detailing and sheer illusion long sleeve and back |
| Terri Soft tulle hand pleated V-neck ball gown with draped skirt and hand beaded pearl and crystal bodice | Thompson Silk faille seamed strapless fit to flare gown with folded neckline and draped bow detailing |
| Stella Silk faille ballgown with bow detailing, cross pleated straps and wrap over skirt | Sutton Silk faille seamed ballgown with horsehair lace off the shoulder illusion and hand appliqué lace border |
| Dawson Horsehair lace A-line lace gown with scoop neckline and spaghetti straps | Nola Crepe bodice ballgown with tulle layered skirt and hand appliqued horsehair lace |
| Amy Silk faille seamed ball gown with handed beaded crystal and pearl folded neckline |
New Orleans brides can get Amsale’s designs exclusively at I Do Bridal Couture in Baton Rouge – 4265 Perkins Road, 225-361-0377, idobridalcouture.com.
*Photos from Amsale
