To Market, To Market

This year’s New York market was very exciting and inspiring for us here at AniA Collection. At the risk of sounding slightly hyperbolic, it's like a bridal reboot or style mouth-to-mouth, causing fresh inspiration to run through our collective bridal veins! It was a long plane ride from Portland, but it was nothing the excitement of the bustling garment district wasn’t able to remedy.



After a most to-die-for later night dinner at the Japanese restaurant Kasadela in the East Village the previous night (highly recommend, by the way), we spent the first day of market at the Pier. We saw runway shows a plenty and walked down rows and rows of designer booths, checking out all of the Spring 2012 gowns, bridesmaids, accessories, veils and shoes. Highlight runway shows included the fabulous Claire Pettibone and the ever-so-chic Watters.






There was no doubt this year that there are some very specific trends happening. I cannot think of a designer that didn’t have their own take on both the Kate and Pippa dresses from the royal wedding. Long lace sleeves with ball gowns and drapey charmeuse styles with cowl necklines graced every showroom.




One trend that we’re loving this season is color! It was so refreshing to see- especially during bridal week when you seem to be forever surrounded in what I normally refer to as ‘the white sea.' This time, however, we saw waves of pinks, peaches, and champagnes! Delicious!






Bridesmaids weren’t disappointing in the way of color this year either. Watters even had some amazing new prints perfect for a laid back outdoor shindig, while Jim Hjelm bridesmaids stunned this year with an exceptionally clean, fashion forward, yet timeless collection. Any way you slice it, we think your maids will be pleasantly surprised with the selection you’ll see at AniA this season.


Oh, and guess what?! Corset backs are back! And let’s not forget this year’s continuing trend of keyhole and cutout backs. Brides and buyers alike this year were all over any sort of cool back interest.






Another hot trend this season is all over texture, something I love and I think our funky and fun PDX brides will, too.


And finally, HUGE this year is both the short reception dress and the tear away/two dresses-in-one gown. Many of these styles included charmeuse sheaths with lace overlays that you could ditch once the reception comes around, giving brides two looks instead of one. Some were tulle ball gowns with cute minis underneath, making no need for a bustle. Personally, I wouldn’t mind swinging a big ‘ol fabulous skirt around all night long but for some brides and their locations, we think this option might be just the ticket... or maybe a high-low option is just right for you… so much to consider…



I don’t know about you, but here at AniA Collection we couldn’t be more ready for this wedding season! Market showed us all of the latest and freshest designs and ideas in current bridal gowns and accessories. We can't wait to show you the selections we've made and the versatility our unique boutique provides... so you can be YOUR kind of bride.