A Moment for Ciara: Discover the timeless elegance of the Ciara Bridal Gown
Come with us as we deep dive the design process, inspiration and styling recommendations for the Ciara Bridal Gown.
An Introduction To The Ciara Bridal Gown
One of the most loved bridal dresses within our collection, the Ciara Gown exudes timelessness with its classic silhouette, draping bias cut and silk satin fabrication. The design features remain minimalist, with a v-neckline, rouleaux straps, low back feature that flows effortlessly into a train.
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The Inspiration
Within the initial design stages of any dress creation, Ange creates a mood board of images that reflect the essence of the dress. For the Ciara Gown, the muse for the dress was Kate Moss, dating back to some of her earliest photo shoots and iconic red carpet looks. The feeling of freedom, youthfulness and sophistication is what she exudes, and ultimately became a key reference throughout the design process of the Ciara Gown. Alongside Ms Moss, inspiration came from the feeling of coastal effortlessness, days on the beach, the breeze, romance, and the oceans natural beauty.
Time To Design
The design process began with some initial sketches, mapping out key design features and brainstorming potential fabrications. Once the sketches were done, the pattern making process began, and the first sample came to fruition. The neckline and low back took some trial and error to perfect, as we wanted to ensure it sat perfectly on the bust whilst also ensuring there was enough coverage that you could add bust support if needed. Once we had the neckline and back perfected, Ange spent time to create a fit that suited all kinds of brides and effortlessly draped on all body types.
Less is More
The Ciara Gown remains one of our most classic silhouettes within our collection, serving as a go-to for many brides who want an unfailing, sophisticated look. Heavily influenced by the notion of timeless elegance, when designing the Ciara Gown, we focused on ensuring the design features were executed to perfection, in order for it to become a staple within the We Are Mancini Collection. The soft v-neckline accentuates the décolletage, and is a neckline that suits all different kinds of bust sizes. The rouleaux straps are a thin design that sit comfortably on the shoulder.
The process of perfecting the bias cut fit took time, however it was essential that the dress ebbed and flowed across the body, through a flattering silhouette that accentuated natural curves. Towards the end of the design stages, we wanted to add a final design accent that elevated the silhouette even further. The back of the Ciara Gown features seam detail that flows into a train.
How To Style
The beauty of the Ciara Gown is its simplicity, making it the perfect dress to either dress up or down, dependant on what look you want. For a minimalist look, keep hair and makeup natural, with a drop earrings and a matching bangle. To utilise the Ciara Gown as the canvas to statement accessories, hair and makeup, wear statement jewellery, with a slick back ponytail, bun or a classic bouncy blowout. Pair our Etienne Tulle Blouse over the top for a layered look.