Alexandra Preisz tells Hello! Fashion how Claudia Schiffer inspired her dress, how duct tape saved the day and her advice for brides-to-be
often comes with its fair share of surprises.
But one thing video creator Alexandra Preisz didn't expect was the challenge of finding the perfect"I tried on vintage dresses for 5 months before deciding to design my own dress," Alexandra toldSo, what to do in this situation? Most people would broaden their sartorial must-haves, perhaps loosening the reigns of their wedding dress criteria. But not Alex. She got her creative juices flowing and designed her dress herself.
My two-piece corset dress and hooded Veil Cape were tailor-made for me by Sydney-based couturier Olivia Deur and collaboratively designed by stylist Fleur Egan and myself. My shoes were vintage from Etsy, and I wore earrings from Fleur's wardrobe .I tried on vintage dresses for 5 months before deciding to design my own dress. As a child, I would draw dresses and I would always give my sketches a V-shaped dropped waist and a corset so I knew this had to be included in my wedding dress.
"I leaned on the Claudia Schiffer/ Chanel 1992 look for inspiration on how to tie in a darker traditional trim into a dress."The wedding low down:© James MorrisAs a bride what was your biggest unnecessary worry? I was worried that I wouldn’t have the energy to dance all night, but I did - I was the last one standing at 3:00am...Do everything your own way, don't invite people you wouldn't have around to your house for dinner tomorrow. If you don't feel the need to hug them tightly they shouldn't come to your wedding. Let people wear what they want, and allow the utmost freedom to create and express for both yourself and your loved ones.
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