Abstract
Traditional bridal wear is often described as white dresses made for women to wear on the day they marry a man to become a wife. This description does not include the many different social identities and cultural variations that people inhabit. Today brides are not just looking for dresses or even white garments: today people are looking for a special outfit to marry the person they love whether that be a man or woman: they are looking for an outfit that will make them feel special and beautiful.
Through the use of practiced disruptive design techniques, I aim to transform the bridal industry into a space that’s inclusive and empowering to both people and the environment, starting with the way we view ourselves and society's definition of beauty by drawing inspiration from culture.
Through my inspiration from Mexico, the Catholic Church, their heritage, and spectacle, this collection will make people feel special, important, and confident. It will allow them to love themselves as they start a new chapter in their lives. As an esteemed bridal designer, Vera Wang once said, “It’s not just another dress, It’s the dress you’ll remember forever” (Wang).
References
“Catholic Social Teaching.” Catholic Community Services, https://ccsww.org/about-us/catholic-social-teaching/. Accessed 4 May 2022.
“Catholic Social Teaching — Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand.” Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, https://www.caritas.org.nz/catholic-social-teaching. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Cheng, Andrea. “Natasha Poly on Finally Being the Christian Lacroix Bride.” Luisaviaroma, https://www.luisaviaroma.com/en-us/crrunway/natasha-poly-on-finally-being-the-christian-lacroix-bride-2. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Cowles, Charlotte. “Hot Shot: Lindsey Wixson As Chanel's Haute Couture Bride.” The Cut, 3 July 2012, https://www.thecut.com/2012/07/hot-shot-lindsey-wixson-as-lagerfelds-bride.html. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Cohen-Aponte, Ananda. Introduction to Latin American Art, Spring 2021, Zoom, Ithaca.
“Fashion Shows: Fashion Week, Runway, Designer Collections.” Vogue, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows. Accessed 13 May 2022.
“A History of Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral in 60 Seconds.” Culture Trip,
https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/mexico-citys-metropolitan-cathedral-history/. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Hernandez , Ana, et al. “Family History.” 2021.
“How COVID-19 Has Influenced Bridal Fashion This Year—Plus, What to Expect Post-Pandemic.” Brides, 17 March 2021, https://www.brides.com/how-covid-has-influenced-bridal-fashion-5115939. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Iluyomade, Simi. “The Greatest Runway Bridal Moments of All Time.” CR Fashion Book, 2020, https://crfashionbook.com/fashion-g31249921-fashion-runway-brides-chanel-givenchy-dior/. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Judge, Amanda. “BRIDES (@brides) • Instagram photos and videos.” Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/brides/. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Kambhampaty, Anna P. “Couples Face Wedding Postponement Fatigue as Pandemic Continues.” The New York Times, 4 February 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/fashion/weddings/wedding-postponed-pandemic.html. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Maguire, Lucy, and Christina Binkley. “Post-pandemic playbook: Fashion returns to glamour.” Vogue Business, 24 March 2021, https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/post-pandemic-playbook-fashion-returns-to-glamour. Accessed 4 May 2022.
McDonald, Jorie Nicole. “Beautiful Bible Verses About Love and Marriage.” Southern Living, 16 February 2022, https://www.southernliving.com/culture/bible-verses-about-love-marriage. Accessed 4 May 2022.
McKenzie, John L. “Roman Catholicism | Definition, Beliefs, History, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Catholicism. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Mood Fabrics. https://www.moodfabrics.com/.
Moreno-Garcia, Silvia. Mexican Gothic. Del Rey, 2020.
“Pantone Connect.” PANTONE® USA | Color Solutions, Trends, Guides & Tools, https://www.pantone.com/. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Pinterest. “Pinterest.” https://www.pinterest.com/jroza/seniorthesis/, https://www.pinterest.com/jroza/seniorthesis/. Accessed 2021.
Riding, Alan. “A Bloody Tale of How Mexico Went Catholic.” The Daily Beast, 21 February 2016, https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-bloody-tale-of-how-mexico-went-catholic?ref=scroll. Accessed 4 May 2022.
“Roman Catholicism - The Crusades | Britannica.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Catholicism/The-Crusades. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Schoeny, Marlise. “Why do brides wear white?” Ohio State News, 12 September 2020, https://news.osu.edu/why-do-brides-wear-white/. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Times, New York. “June Weddings Up by 50% At Church Around Corner.” The New York Times [New York], 30 June 1943, p. 18, https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1943/06/30/87420605.html?pageNumber=18. Accessed 2020.
Wang, Connie, and Victor VIRGILE. “Couture Runway Tradition Bridal Last Look Meaning.” Refinery29, 7 July 2017, https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/07/162369/couture-runway-bridal-last-look-meaning#slide-3. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Wang, Vera. “White by Vera Wang Wedding Dress Collection.” David's Bridal, https://www.davidsbridal.ca/Content_Bridal_VeraWangCA. Accessed 8 April 2022.
Wischhover, Cheryl. “The History and Future of the Couture Bride.” Fashionista, 10 April 2014, https://fashionista.com/2012/07/the-history-and-future-of-the-couture-bride. Accessed 4 May 2022.
Yellin, Emily. “Committed 165 Years of Love (and War) in the New York Times Wedding Announcements.” nytimes.com, The New York Times, 2 February 2017, https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/weddings/165-years-of-wedding-announcements/type/1941-1970?module=ConversationPieces®ion=Body&action=click&pgtype=article. Accessed 4 May 2020.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Copyright (c) 2022 Juliana daRoza