Rosa Clara 2010

Rosa Clará’s 2010 wedding gown collection is a blend of contemporary and traditional, just skirting the edge of daring. While many of the dresses feature sharp lines and three-dimensional design elements, there is also a recurring theme of sweet, dainty and classic.

Though many of the dresses play it safe, a few stand out with their homage to the elegant sophistication of a  legendary Grecian goddess.  Here are my favourite picks:

This gown bridges the elegant, sweet design of a classic strapless wedding gown with that of a modern play on the look of the Grecian dress. Its simple upper bodice with light ruching gives the dress its classic feel. However, it’s the studded sash that dances just above the hip that gives it a true flare, making it one of the more memorable gowns of the collection.

There is a common thread, literally, among Rosa Clará’s newest line. Several of the gowns in the collection featur fringe accents, giving each a liquid flow. With each swish and movement, the addition of the fringe gives each gown more movement than more traditional wedding gowns. This particular gown’s empire waist is accented by long, flowing fringe cascading from the seam.

More elegant and classic, this striking gown invokes images of Helen of Troy with its Grecian styling, a common theme among many of the dresses in the collection. The dress’ plunging neckline nearly meets with a band of jewels, making it one of the more richly layered dresses of the collection.

Not exactly daring, the collection does feature a couple of bolder designs, but overall, sticks to the classic Rosa Clara look that accents the bride’s beauty over superfluous design.