This January, dancers from across the globe gathered in the UK to participate in the renowned UK Open Dance Festival held in Bournemouth.
Our talented couture team put in a tremendous effort to create gowns for our sponsored dancers and customers, ensuring that each costume showcased the unique style and personality of the individual dancer, with every outfit adorned with sparkling Swarovski® crystals. Our couture designer Becky, gives us an insight into the inspirations behind each couture gown …
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Spearmint Final Ballroom Dress
For the final Irina wore this dazzling spearmint Ballroom dress adorned with ostrich feather boas and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours crystal blue, silk sage delite and laguna delite…
‘Inspired by Oscar de la Renta’s latest bridal collection and the movement of fringing on a soft ballroom skirt, this dress blends elegance with fluidity. The stoning embellishment, influenced by Kendall Jenner’s Givenchy gown at the Met Gala, enhances the cool spearmint tone. The overall look remains delicate yet striking, with a cohesive palette of cool-toned hues.’
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Red Ballroom Dress
In earlier rounds Irina wore this striking red Ballroom dress adorned with delicate lace dripping with beads and fringe and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours light siam, fire opal and scarlet. Complete with luxury ostrich feather boas draped gracefully over each arm.
‘A dramatic and gothic-inspired design featuring full-length sleeves and a bold boa detail across the biceps, cascading over the shoulders. Crystal chain accessories add edge, while the vintage open-weave net bodice, fully adorned with fire opal Swarovski crystals, crystal droppers, bead accents, and fringing, amplifies movement and elongates the silhouette.’
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White Final Ballroom Dress
For the final Anna wore this beautiful white halter neck Ballroom dress embellished with Swarovski crystals in colours crystal, electric white, white opal and crystal white pearls.
‘Designed for height and an hourglass silhouette, this dress features mirrored pearl and crystal embellishments that contour the body. The high halterneck leaves the shoulders and back open, while sweeping floats from the wrist and back add fluidity. The overall aesthetic channels 1920s–30s glamour with a modern twist.’
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Sassy Yellow Ballroom Dress
In earlier rounds Anna wore this vibrant Sassy Yellow Ballroom dress, adorned with ostrich feather fringe and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours jonquil, light topaz, sunshine delite and sunflower.
‘A bold, sassy take on yellow, this design balances warmth and vibrancy by incorporating sunflower and light topaz crystals near the face. The shading transitions into a voluminous Ofri skirt, creating a dynamic visual effect. Inspired by a wing pendant, the large geo floats and mirrored stoning enhance presence on the dance floor.’
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Wine Ballroom Dress
Vilhelmina wore this dazzling Wine Ballroom dress adorned with 3 dimensional petal shapes and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours crystal AB, rose, fuchsia and light siam shimmer.
‘This design reimagines Vilhelmina’s past styles with fresh colors and an innovative underskirt. Long, twisting lycra cut-outs sculpt the body, complemented by cascading stoning in petal-like formations. Bondaweb petal and flower embellishments on the bust, hip, and wrist enhance the organic flow, while multi-layered floats and signature long gloves complete the look.’
For more information about any of the couture featured in this email, contact our couture team [email protected]
