Posts Tagged ‘occasion-wear’

New Brochures for Brides & Retailers Now Available

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Many of you will have seen our Lookbook for this season (you can download it here, or call us for a paper copy), but now the product brochures for 2012 are available!

The new Richard Designs Bridal Accessories brochure includes veils, tiaras, headpieces, jewellery, belts, and fascinators! This brochure is available for retailers, so just call us on 01353 661600 or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk to see the latest designs.

Richard Designs Bridal Accessories Front Cover

If that isn’t enough the new Boutique Collection brochure is also available to retailers. With stunning pictures of our mother of the bride and occasionwear  hats and fascinators this is an essential brochure to have on hand in your boutique.

Boutique Collection 2012 Front Cover

For brides, the new accessories booklet is available as a pdf. You can see gorgeous photos of veils, tiaras, jewellery, belts, shrugs and petticoats, as well as latest trends and tips on how to choose your accessories all at your fingertips. You can download this here, or if you have any questions, just call or email us.

Bridal Collections 2012 Front Cover

New Boutique Collection Hat & Fascinator Photos

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Today we reveal to you the new Boutique Collection hat and fascinator pictures from a recent photoshoot with Jaego.

FQ133

You can see more images in our hat gallery and fascinator gallery.

BM165H

These pictures show how perfectly we can match your millinery to your outfit in both colour and style.

FQ190

All hats and fascinators are handmade in the UK to order, so we can make sure you get the ideal accessory for your outfit. If you are interested in wearing Richard Designs Boutique Collection for your special event then just give us a call on 01353 661600 or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk for details of your local stockist.

If you are a retailer and are interested in stocking our hats and fascinators, ring Jen on 01353 661600 or email sales@richarddesigns.co.uk. We can either send you a brochure or you can make an appointment to see the collection in your own shop.

Introducing New Blue Ribbon Shrugs & Jackets

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

The new Blue Ribbon Shrug collection was launched at the BBEH in Harrogate in September. The shrug range is just what brides and bridal shops are looking for – beautiful styles handmade in England with the well-respected, high-quality Blue Ribbon label.

Blue Ribbon Stand at the BBEH

Shrugs have been sought after by brides since the Duchess of Cambridge wore an elegant long-sleeved lace shrug at her royal wedding to Prince William. Shrugs not only embellish a dress, but provide several different looks for throughout your wedding day.

Catheine Middleton Lace Wedding Veil

The range from Blue Ribbon includes both long and short sleeved styles…

SH5-2 Cap Sleeved Lace Jacket

SH5-2 Cap Sleeved Lace Jacket

SH2-2 Long Sleeved Lace Shrug

SH2-2 Long Sleeved Lace Shrug

SH1-5 Short Sleeved French Lace Shrug

SH1-5 Short Sleeved French Lace Shrug

…a variety of fabrics including lace, chiffon, organza, silk and tulle…

SH4-8 Polyester Dupion Jacket

SH4-8 Polyester Dupion Jacket

SH1-10 Zinc Silk Dupion Short Sleeved Shrug

SH1-10 Zinc Silk Dupion Short Sleeved Shrug

SH1-7 Short Sleeved Organza Shrug

SH1-7 Short Sleeved Organza Shrug

…and various embellishments such as pretty flowers or elegant pearls.

SH1-9 Tulle Shrug Flower detail

SH1-9 Tulle Shrug Flower detail

SH1-7 Sleeve Cameo Detail

SH1-7 Sleeve Cameo Detail

SH3-4 Pearl Sleeve Detail

SH3-4 Pearl Sleeve Detail

Every style can be made in any fabric, each available in a wide range of colours.

SH4-5 Riviera Silk Organza Jacket

SH4-5 Riviera Silk Organza Jacket

SH1-10 Antique Plum Silk Dupion Shrug

SH1-10 Antique Plum Silk Dupion Shrug

SH4-7 Geranium Silk Dupion Jacket

SH4-7 Geranium Silk Dupion Jacket

Sizes aren’t a worry either as all are available in a full size range, including size 20 and above.

Just as with Blue Ribbon Petticoats, each style comes with a small blue ribbon sewn inside for that special touch and your ‘something blue’.

To see more of the Blue Ribbon Shrug & Jacket collection, see our new gallery.

If you missed out at the Harrogate or Chicago shows, give us a call on 01353 661600 (UK) or 888 858 3457 (US) or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk and we can send you a brochure, or arrange a no obligation appointment with one of our company representatives for you to see the styles in your own shop.

If you are a bride and would like to see the Blue Ribbon Shrug range in your local bridal shop, see our How to Buy page.

Visit Stand M30 at the BBEH for another chance to see the Boutique Collection

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Missed the run up to the BBEH? Catch up here:

BBEH: Introducing Rockliffe House
Bridal Inspirations for 2011-12
BBEH: Tiaras & Headdresses on the Catwalk
Visit M29 at the BBEH for more than just petticoats
Visit Stand M28 NIEVE Couture for the epitome of luxury in veils, tiaras, jewellery & millinery

If you missed the Boutique Collection by Richard Designs at the Moda show in August (click here to see the bestsellers and news from the show!) don’t fret! This BBEH gives you to opportunity to see the stunning new hats and fascinators for Autumn Winter 2011 & Spring Summer 2012 occasion-wear.

Boutique Collection Zara Inspired Fascinator FQ198

The BBEH is the perfect place to find outfits and accessories for mother of the bride, and exhibitors include top mother of the bride outfit designers such as Jaego, Linea Rafaelli and Sarah Danielle Occasions.

Our milliners Benjamin Dicks and Emily Mann, and designer Kelly Herd will all be at the show and willing to help you to find the perfect hats and fascinators to match your outfits.

Boutique Collection Stand

All hats and fascinators in the Boutique Collection are hand made in England with the greatest care and attention. A complimentary colour matching service is available, giving you the peace of mind that your client will receive the service she deserves.

Colour Swatches

To find out more about the Boutique Collection, go to the homepage, or look at the new styles in the hat and fascinator galleries.

The Boutique Collection by Richard Designs is now on the road travelling the UK and beyond with Ben Allen. If you cannot make it to the show and would like to see the new styles in your own shop then give us a call on 01353 661600 or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk for an appointment.

We look forward to seeing you at BBEH this weekend!

Bestselling New Hats & Fascinators from Moda August 2011

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Our new hats and fascinators were extremely popular at last week’s Moda show and today we reveal the bestselling new styles from our Autumn Winter 2011 & Spring Summer 2012 Collections.

Hats

First of all, this stunning BM189H oozes sophistication and femininity with delicate petals and silver crystals.

Boutique Collection Occasionwear Hat BM189H

We took this hat in both purple and pink shades. The pink was on our mannequin, paired with a Jaego outfit.

BM189H on a mannequin at Moda

The BM185H incorporates a beautiful jewelled lace motif with a flurry of feathers and flowers. The sweeping brim completes the contemporary feel of this hat.

You can see that the jewelled lace stands out against deep colours like this blue…

Boutique Collection Occasionwear Hat BM185H

or subtly shimmers against soft shades like this pink.

Boutique Collection Hat BM185H

The classic shape of the BM193H and the autumnal leaf design means this hat was always going to be a bestseller.

Boutique Collection Occasionwear Hat BM193H

Similar to the bestselling BM181H of February’s Moda collection, this BM196H has a soft, sweeping brim and large feather. The updated pleated silk and pearl and crystal brooch detail are finished off perfectly with millinery net.

Boutique Collection Occasionwear Hat BM196H

Fascinators

First up is the Zara Phillips inspired FQ198. This is a real head-turner with its swirls of sinamay, crystal decoration and regimented shape.

Boutique Collection Zara Inspired Fascinator FQ198

The FQ194 is just as striking and continues the trend for asymmetrical discs. You can see here that the flower decoration continues underneath the brim, ensuring you look the part from all angles!

Boutique Collection Fascinator FQ194

Next is the FQ190, a small disc fascinator adorned with pretty handmade flowers.

Boutique Collection Fascinator FQ190

And finally, the FQ184 is luxuriously elegant, with the silk pleats a backdrop to the pearl and crystal brooch. The small face veil is very in keeping with our 1940s inspiration.

Boutique Collection Fascinator FQ184

So there you have it, the hats and fascinators you can expect to see lining the occasion-wear shelves in the coming seasons. These and other new styles have been added to the hat and fascinator galleries, so make sure to take a look!

If you would like to see the new collection of hats and fascinators, we will be showing them at the British Bridal Exhibition, Harrogate on Stand M30. If you can’t make it to the show, then just give Jen a call on 01353 661600 or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk to make a no-obligation appointment with Ben Allen who will show you the stunning new styles in the comfort of your shop.

What do you think of the bestselling new styles? Let us know you comments in the box below!