Oh my, is it really the end of the first week of October already? Anyway, it’s Friday and we can’t be more excited for today because we get to wrap up the week with highlights from not one but three beautiful collections from Essense of Australia, Martina Liana and Stella York. These Australian labels have long charmed us with their sophisticated designs featuring glamorous detailing, and the 2014 collections continue to impress with a delightful array of elegant, feminine gowns with fresh and contemporary twists. All manner of beauty are delivered in spades here — from dramatically framed illusion backs, to gowns featuring exquisite lace accents and elaborate beading. The new Essense Designs collection offers a modern interpretation to vintage detailing — romantic laces, soft cap sleeves and delicate illusion necklines are paired with sparkling crystal beading, fashion-forward textured skirts and figure-flattering silhouettes. Above, style D1562 cap sleeve gown in Regency Organza. This dress features a delicate illusion neckline and back with floral lace motifs that carry through to the bodice and skirt.
Style D1526 sleeveless lace ball gown. The bodice features hand-sewn jewels on vintage-inspired corded lace.
Style D1521 lace over satin strapless trumpet gown featuring a sweetheart neckline.
Style D1537 features a waterfall of pearls and jewels on the back and hundreds of Diamante crystals hand-sewn on the fitted bodice.
Style D1523 Royal Organza and lace trumpet wedding gown with tiers of lace trim on its skirt. Shown with lace cap sleeve jacket.
Style D1431 lace on tulle strapless gown with detachable diamante crystal beaded Valencia satin waist sash.
Close-up of the bodice. Truly stunning!
Martina Liana and Stella York collections on the next page.
