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If you're a bride-to-be who has never grown up and are still looking forward to your happily ever after with your own Prince Charming, then this news may bring you more joy than actually getting engaged.
Premier wedding dress designers Allure Bridals has teamed up with Disney to give women the opportunity to really feel like a princess on their big day.
The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will feature a 16-dress line that will include silhouettes inspired by all your favorite Disney princesses - from Ariel to Jasmine.
Related - This maid-of-honor dressed as a T-rex after her sister said she could wear whatever she wanted to her wedding:
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Being married to a Disney fan myself (engaged at Disney/honeymooned at Disney), I can only express just how tempted my wife now is to divorce me and then re-marry me, just so she can wear one of these magical gowns.
In an official press release, Allure Bridals said:
"So many brides grow up admiring their favorite Disney Princess characters and are inspired by their journeys, gowns, and stories of the classic films. [...]
"Our design team worked tirelessly on each of these incredible gowns, as each dress features intricate detailing specifically inspired by the timeless characters know and loved by all of us at Allure and Kleinfeld, as well as our brides. We are honored to work with Disney on this collection and see the romance of it come to life."
Writing on their Instagram page, Allure Brides shared the news of their collaboration with Disney with their 310K+ followers, along with their first design - a Little Mermaid Princess Ariel-inspired gown.
"We’re thrilled to announce a magical new collaboration, our new Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, coming this Spring!
"With its mermaid silhouette, our Ariel inspired gown features a gorgeous ruffled skirt that moves as gracefully as the ocean's tide. Ariel perfectly embodies the bride who is willing to cross oceans for love."
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The next design shared to their Instagram page is a Beauty and the Beast Belle-inspired dress, accompanied with the caption: "The heart like a rose, blossoms when loved. Our Belle inspired gown is pure romance — an elegant ballgown silhouette with lace detail and the perfect skirt for waltzing the night away. Stay tuned for the official launch of our new collection this Spring!"
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And finally, a Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana-inspired gown, which was accompanied by the caption:
"Dreaming big is Tiana’s destiny, and our Tiana Platinum Collection ball gown will turn heads with its sequined dimensional lace adorned throughout. The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum Collection is only available at @kleinfeldbridal stores, coming this Spring!"
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Prices for each gown will range from $1,200 all the way up to $10,000 (if only you had your own fairy godmother, eh?).
Only a handful of the designs have been released so far, with the actual dresses set to be unveiled until March during New York Bridal Fashion Week.
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1. Belle
The live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast already gave us a 2017 version of Belle, but this one looks decidedly more rebellious. The hair and the eyes still say Emma Watson, but the rest of her says, "call me a nerd and I'll kick your ass".
2. Cinderella
Complete with a messy bun and a bardot blouse, this modern iteration of Cindy looks like the Disney version of Regina George. Forget the pumpkin and the fairy godmother; this girl is going to prom in a sports car paid for with her stepmom's credit card.
3. Ariel
She might not have the tail, but the hair and the clam shell bra make this Ariel look unmistakably mermaid-y. You can tell she's kept her disobedient streak, too, as I don't think King Triton would be best pleased about that geometric Sebastian tattoo.
4. Mulan
Not only does she still look capable of saving all of China, this Mulan could also defeat anyone at a skate park, and she'd always win on Xbox. She probably slays on guitar, too. Basically, she's that quiet kid at school who can secretly take on anyone in a fight.
5. Jasmine
It seems that, no matter what era you drop Jasmine into, she'll always look fierce. This is definitely still someone who sneaks out at night to meet boys, but also a girl who'll ditch you in a second if you're not good enough for her. Rajah looks a lot more tame, though.
6. Snow White
In the eighty years since this princess first appeared on screen, she's certainly undergone a few changes. Sweet little snow has become a sassy teen nightmare; and if you think she's going to be running around looking after 7 little men, you'd better think again.
7. Pocahontas
Still every bit as much of a free spirit as she was in the 1995 film, this Pocahontas isn't taking any crap from anyone. And that includes all those John Smith types. She's far too busy doing her own thing and being generally flawless in every way to deal with you, thank you very much.
Deep down, I think Mulan will always be my favourite (I mean, come on, the girl saved an entire nation). However, after seeing these, I kind of wish I was all of these women. Hopefully Fernanda Suarez completes the collection soon, because I can't wait to see the rest.uncategorised1 min(s) read
1. Cinderella, from princess to queen
2. Ariel, young and older
3. Mulan through the years
4. Elena, from princess to queen
5. Magical photographs of Belle
Well there you have it. Which Disney queen is your favourite?
No matter who you like best, one thing is for certain; this photographer is bringing the magic of Disney to live in wonderful fashion.world3 min(s) read
Nowadays, more and more parents are raising their children in a gender-neutral environment, where they decline to assign their offspring a gender and allow them to pursue whatever style of dress or type of hobby takes their fancy. However, this liberal approach to child-rearing has often proved to be controversial, and invoked the ire of conservative detractors. Whatever your stance on the issue, it's clear that we need to have a conversation about the way we raise our kids and what gender roles we place on them.
One such person who has opened up this dialogue is 25-year-old Charlie Hirons, who has recently been forced to defend her young son Riley-Prince's decision to wear a Disney princess dress. The five year old has been seen by his neighbours wearing the Cinderella gown ever since his birthday came around - even when he plays football outside.
But Charlie is keen to stress that she doesn't think her son wearing a dress is an issue. Although strangers often make comments about the boy's appearance when the family are out and about together, Riley-Prince has remained unintimidated by the judgements of others.
Charlie, who suffers from body-image and self-esteem issues herself, has stated in a recent interview that she finds her little boy's unconventional lifestyle choice inspiring, and claims that he has motivated her to be more fearless in life. "I’ve had people tell me I shouldn’t have let him wear a dress, and when we were out to dinner, people were staring and whispering" Charlie stated.
"It’s ridiculous that boys are meant to like one thing, girls another. Who cares if boys like pink, or if girls want to join the army? Just let them be themselves. There’s no need to make comments about my son, or how I bring him up. If you don’t like him, don’t look."
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Riley-Prince first started getting in touch with his feminine side after he asked his mom if he could get an earring, just like his stepdad Nathan Hirons. At the time, people criticised Charlie for piercing her child's ears at such a young age. Yet Charlie insists that it was the right thing to do, stating "I thought it was best to get it done when he was young and wouldn’t fiddle with it."
She added: "People have told me it was cruel and not his choice, but the way I see it, he’s grown up knowing no different. It was over in seconds and now he’s older, he loves his earrings. He calls them his pretties. Riley-Prince loves them. He always changes his studs to match Nathan’s. I’ve got a Batman tattoo, and Nathan has a Joker one. Sometimes, Riley-Prince asks Nathan to draw tattoos on him using face paint and biro, so we can all match. It’s really cute how much he wants to be like Nathan."
"Riley-Prince knows exactly who he is. He’s a very open little boy, and extremely mature and confident. If people ever ask him about his earrings or dress, he just tells them that’s what he likes. He’s good at standing up for himself. I’ve had body struggles myself, being a plus-sized girl at a size 22-24, but seeing him shrug off critics and be proud of who he is really inspires me."
Maybe Riley-Prince's dress sense is a little unconventional, but isn't a child's autonomy more important than fitting in? Maybe this is something he will grow out of, or maybe he's a pioneer among a new and more gender-fluid generation.
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Disney is launching a range of character-inspired wedding dresses so that you can have your own fairytale wedding.
Now, as any female-identifying person will attest, a wedding dress is a pivotal part of your big day, and growing up, the majority of us were first introduced to enviable and admirable dresses through Disney movies like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
This maid of honor dressed as a t-rex for her sister-in-law's wedding:
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It's no wonder then that, for many, these influences stay with them well into adulthood and inspire the dress they legitimately chose to wear on their actual big day.
But now, instead of simply looking for an emulation of your favorite princess's dress, or purchasing one, you will soon be able to buy one from Disney's change of character-inspired wedding dresses.
They feature 16 designs based on some of the franchises' most-loved princesses including Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Pocahontas, and Snow White.
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The princess dresses will debut at the 2020 New York Fashion Week, which is taking place in April, and they can be purchased for between $1,200 to $2,500.
Each of the designs, as per the Mirror, has been created to "capture the style and spirit of Disney Princess characters".
Seven of the dresses will be a part of what's known as the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum Collection, which retail for up to $10,000.
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Kelly Crum, Allure Bridals CEO, said: "So many brides grow up admiring their favorite Disney Princess characters and are inspired by their journeys, gowns, and stories of the classic films.
"Our design team worked tirelessly on each of these incredible gowns, as each dress features intricate detailing specifically inspired by the timeless characters known and loved by all of us at Allure and Kleinfeld, as well as our brides.
"We are honored to work with Disney on this collection and see the romance of it come to life."
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If it sounds like you've finally found your dream wedding dress, the collection will be available for purchase in Kleinfeld Bridal stores in New York and Toronto.