Elizabeth Fillmore always knew that design was in her future—but she couldn't have anticipated that she'd eventually be known for her contributions to bridal couture. Fillmore began her career designing an eponymous line of sexy and romantic evening pieces, but turned to luxury bridal fashion after listening to the urgings of a Saks Fifth Avenue fashion director. The result? Nearly 20 years of high-end, niche bridal fashions, known for their romantic sexiness. Today, she claims that transitioning into the bridal market "was the best thing she ever did."
Take a look at Fillmore's designs, and you'll agree. Fascinated by how a bride's "uniquely personal style" influences the wedding dress she chooses, the designer approaches her creations with individuality in mind. Personal touches, like hand-sewn accents, dimensional flowers, and twists make each and every dress its own and appealing to every type of bride. Fillmore describes her collective oeuvre as "a beautiful balance of sophistication, femininity, with a touch of the bohemian," which also perfectly describes her newest wedding dress collection.
With lacy two pieces, tailored-but-feminine suits, eyelet mini gowns, and ribbons and bows galore, the designer's most recent body of work is girlishly refined, but forward-thinking. "Time is shorter [and] weddings can be spontaneous," explained Fillmore, on her inspiration for the collection. "Evolving is the key." Chic, minimal, modern, and light—these are the words Fillmore used to describe her newest gowns, which were designed for the "It" girl on a budget. Ready to see the Elizabeth Fillmore Fall 2018 wedding dress collection for yourself? Click through for all the looks, fresh from Fall Bridal Fashion Week.
Wedding jumpsuit with V-neckline, long sleeves, and lace trim
