Some of the most renowned bridal designers in the world are from Latin America, including Carolina Herrera and the late Oscar de la Renta. But one doesn’t need to look only to Latino designers to find the colorful, sexy and bold designs originating from this region. There is no shortage of Latin flair to be found in bridal trends this season. A quick glance over the collections previewed at Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2017 revealed many Latin influences littered throughout, including flirtatious hemlines and festive decorative pieces of all sorts. Click through the slideshow for a selection of wedding dresses incorporating a style significant to traditional Latin American dress.
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Bolero
Many dresses were capped off with short tailored capes and jackets, left open in the front, suggestive of the matador's chaquetilla. Naeem Khan took this trend one step further and designed the torso of one of his dresses in the outline of a bolero jacket and embellished generously with lace embroidery.
Image: Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Bolero
Inbal Dror Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bolero
Malan Breton Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bolero
Vera Wang Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bolero
Watters Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bolero
Temperley London Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
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Bolero
Monique Lhuillier Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
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Off-the-Shoulder
One of the biggest trends of the season that was spotted in almost every collection was off-the-shoulder sleeves or straps. This typical carefree and sexy Spanish-style look took every possible form on the runway. Whether in a flamenco-style billowing ruffle sleeve or a modest free-flowing drape reminiscent of a Mexican peasant blouse, there were plenty of styles to select from.
Image: Marchesa Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Off-the-Shoulder
Alon Livné White Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Off-the-Shoulder
Berta Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Off-the-Shoulder
Reem Acra Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Off-the-Shoulder
Reem Acra Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Off-the-Shoulder
Reem Acra Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Off The Shoulder
Theia Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Off The Shoulder
Elie Saab Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
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Ruffles
Is there anything more feminine than a plethora of cascading ruffles? Not only did ruffles dominate the ready-to-wear shows this season, they were also a huge force in bridal wear. Designers called on the tiered frilly look in many new innovative ways, demonstrating the versatility of this traditional Latin garment topping.
Image: Inbal Dror Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Ruffles
Isabelle Armstrong Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Ruffles
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Ruffles
Viktor & Rolf Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Ruffles
Viktor & Rolf Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bold Prints and Color
Bold prints and colors disrupted a sea of white this season, saluting the vibrant and festive culture custom to Latin America. Brides looking to stand out from the crowd would do well to check out the eye-catching floral prints at Alfred Angelo or the fire engine red gowns at Carol Hannah.
Image: Alfred Angelo Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Bold Prints and Color
Carol Hannah Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bold Prints and Color
Galia Lahav Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bold Prints and Color
Malan Breton Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Bold Prints and Color
Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Fringe
These decorative toppers were used to garnish particularly festive dresses on the runway. While fringe is seen in many cultures around the globe, it is particularly well known for its customary part in salsa dancewear.
Image: Eve of Milady Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Fringe
Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Fringe
Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Lace Appliqués and Embroidery
Hand looming, lace, embroidery, braiding and tufting are all well-honed crafts from Latin America that are now expected features of bridal dress collections annually. Many of the dresses shown on runways this season showed a level of craftsmanship worthy of awe.
Image: Anne Barge Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Lace Appliqués and Embroidery
Marchesa Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Lace Appliqués and Embroidery
Reem Acra Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Lace Appliqués and Embroidery
Viktor & Rolf Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Lace Appliqués and Embroidery
Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Lace Appliqués and Embroidery
Temperley London Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
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Beads
Another Latin element designers used to elevate their gowns was beading. Naeem Khan used violet beads to create a bodice littered with colorful florals, while Alon Livné made liberal use of beads, from the trim of his necklines down to the hems.
Image: Alon Livné White Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Beads
Dennis Basso Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Beads
Inbal Dror Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Beads
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Beads
Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Beads
Naeem Khan Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Asymmetrical Hemlines
Designers got creative with a variety of hemlines reminiscent of flamenco skirts. These super flirtatious bottoms will make you want to twirl your way through your ceremony and into the night.
Image: Alfred Angelo Bridal Fall 2017; Imaxtree
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Asymmetrical Hemlines
Inbal Dror Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Asymmetrical Hemlines
Marchesa Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Imaxtree
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Asymmetrical Hemlines
Elie Saab Bridal Fall 2017; Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
