Saturday, February 19, 2011

A Unique Wedding Gown: Love it or Hate it?

Photo courtesy of Jason Magbanua

Here's another angle of the gown
Photo courtesy of Rajo's Blog

This ultra unique wedding gown by Rajo Laurel caught my attention!  It was worn by a bride on her weddingday, not by a model for a fashion show (in fairness, this bride does have a model frame).  I am definitely loving the impeccable construction of the top part but I am not sure of the three cone-shaped bottom design.  I admire the ingenuity of the designer but I find it too risque for a wedding gown. Perhaps it is just because my "classic" taste.  

Please share your thoughts.  Is it a CHECK or an EX?  and Why? 
(sounds like a question for a quiz, that's the teacher in me)  

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21 comments:

  1. anneFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Perhaps a fuller view of the dress would help? I'd like to see the full picture first (do you have any? - even without showing the bride's face, just the whole of the dress) before I can say if it's good or bad or just plain okay.

    But with just perusing the given photo, I'd say EX.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    i like the top part but i didnt care about the cone shaped fabric.

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  3. Lorraine TalaFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I do love the construction of the dress but I do think it isn't something appropriate for the wedding. The details would catch more attention than the bride herself.

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    1. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 10:08 PM

      this copied on versace design, and a lot of rajos designs were also copied!

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  4. donna26February 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    i luv the gown, nowadays , brides & designers are thinkin out of the box, more unique pieces like this one ;-)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    For me its not ex, its a style because the fact that it depends on what the client's taste. As long it does not involve cheating and its about satisfying the client, it doesn't matter. Wedding gowns of celebrities or famous individuals are the one should be rated or commented because their image is somehow imitated or inspired by the public. But private individual like her should not be scrutinized if its in or not, its a matter of to each its own thing anyway!

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  6. angelFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    i love it because it's d bride's disposition what to wear on her wedding day.. anyway,its her own way to express herself thru her wedding gown,its her definition of fashion!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Love the top part too. I think the size of the 3 cone shaped fabric made an impact on the bridal dress. It would have been more sophisticate if they were done smaller, by meaning making the diameter of the cones smaller.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I've seen this design before, by Versace. But it didn't have the tulle, and in a different color. Check it out in this website:

    http://wedding-beauty.com/a-few-facts-on-2011-versace-wedding-dresses/

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    i think it is an adaptation of one artist on another artist's work..........by the looks of it, it came out very well and it suited the bride's frame....i'm sure she looked stunning and happy on her wedding day!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    i think its similar to Cary santiago's finale wedding gown worn by marina benipayo in his last metrowear gala at the marriot

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Ex,not nice..can't imagine si rajo gumawa

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  12. mariaMarch 11, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    it is plain ugleh for me but then to each his own naman yan. if that's what the bride wants to wear on her big day, let her. got no prob.with that =)

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  13. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    its an adaptation of a gown made by antonio del castillo for lanvin in the 50's...

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  14. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I know the bride. She carried it with style. So it really depends on the person. :)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    You have a point. The one who is carrying it is very important. =)

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  16. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    love the dress!

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  17. MMMay 15, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Love the top part of the dress. I've always loved layerings and pleats such as this and looks like it has been intricately made. The gown also looks good with the model-like frame of the mystery bride. The mix of the top and the cones do not match well though. Top, too classy. Cnes, too out of the box!

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  18. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    It may look good on a runway, but in real life, the bride MUST really--- absolutely---possess a certain sense of style & a lithe physique to be able to pull this one off. Not everyone can confidently walk down the aisle looking like a drifting Sydney Opera House. Some looks are meant to be theatrical-cum-experimental, but they do not necessarily make the wearer best-dressed. And just because a name designer is the creator does not necessarily mean the work is good. Rajo has a lot of hits, but he also has his share of misses, no matter what his rabid fans have to say.

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  19. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    XONie

    the top is pretty but the bottom is very wrong... it should have had a softer look to complement the very structured detail on top. and vise versa.

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  20. StephSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    parang may pagka lady gaga inspired :)

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