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Cion Investment acquires David’s Bridal assets

Wedding gown and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has closed a successful transaction with Cion Investment Corporation keeping open its 195 stores and securing the jobs of 7,000 people across the US. In a statement, Cion Investment, a business development company, said that it has invested 20 million US dollars into the new business to...

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Kleinfeld Bridal launches first fashion jewellery line on Amazon

Kleinfeld, the bridal fashion brand and home of TLC's ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ TV show, has launched an exclusive line of fashion jewellery on Amazon. The new jewellery line, designed for bridal and special occasions, is in partnership with Centric Brands, a lifestyle brand collective for apparel and accessories, and captures the timeless DNA of...

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David’s Bridal escapes closure through no-cash acquisition

Wedding gown retailer David’s Bridal has received court approval to sell its assets to Cion Investment Corp via a no-cash transaction that will allow the brand to avoid a total shutdown. The American chain filed for Chapter 11 filing status in April after its CEO James Marcum stated that the “business continues to be challenged”. It came just...

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Big bows, flowerpower and something blue: Bridal trends for spring/summer 2024

Fashion might be all about “Quiet Luxury” right now, but when it comes to bridal subtlety is not on the forefront of most designers minds. Bridalwear is more varied and some might say more ostentatious than ever before. “It’s becoming clear that women today want to stay true to their own individual style even – or especially – during the big...

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Ebay launches pre-loved wedding hub catering to demand

Marketplace giant Ebay is responding to the growing demand for second hand bridalwear with the launch of a pre-loved wedding hub. The platform features pieces by a range of designers and retailers, such as Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood, with the selection spanning second hand bridal and bridesmaid dresses, accessories and vintage suits. Its...

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Justina McCaffrey taps Cronus Global for licensing expansion

Couture bridalwear designer Justina McCaffrey has unveiled a new partnership with international brand licensing agency Cronus Global to tap into the 60 billion US dollar global bridal market via direct-to-retail bridalwear initiatives and product licensing. McCaffrey, who is Canada's most celebrated wedding dress designer, has spent the last...

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Azazie launches shoes and bags to become a one-stop bridal shop

Azazie, the US direct-to-consumer bridal and special occasion dress brand is reinforcing its position as a one-stop bridal shop with a shoe and bag collection. The line of shoes and bags adds to its accessories category to offer its customers “affordable and beautiful options to match their outfits for every special event in their life”. Image:...

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David's Bridal files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

After a week of speculation that David’s Bridal was on the brink of bankruptcy, America’s largest bridal retailer announced its declaration in the midst of bridal season on Monday, April 17. With recent mass layoffs of over 9,236 employees and an official press release statement, David’s Bridal’s Chapter 11 filing status is already in full...

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The traditional bridal dress is back, says Coterie White and Melange de Blanc co-founder

Pop-up bridal market Melange de Blanc showcased a selection of international brands including Watters, Marchesa, Dany Tibet, Truvelle, and Untamed Petals, at Center415 in New York City to coincide with New York Bridal Fashion Week. There were traditional gowns in shades of champagne, ecru, white with tonal embroideries at Eve of Milady; a...

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P.S. Rental, a new luxury bridal rental platform, launches in the UK

The bridal industry has found a new disrupter with the launch of rental platform P.S. Rental. Billed as the first-ever dedicated luxury wedding dress and accessories rental platform, the company offers a sustainable alternative to purchasing garments that are in essence worn only once. Founded by celebrity stylists turned occasionwear...

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In Pictures: Nensi Dojaka launches first bridal capsule via Mytheresa collaboration

Albanian-born designer Nensi Dojaka has unveiled her first-ever bridal capsule collection via a collaboration with the luxury online retailer, Mytheresa. The 24-piece line is exclusively available on Mytheresa’s e-commerce website, alongside a dedicated editorial story directed by the retailer’s chief creative officer Julian Paul. Nensi Dojaka's...

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Pronovias Group acquired by new consortium of investors

Bridal fashion company Pronovias Group is set to fall into a new set of hands following an acquisition by a group of investors. Majority ownership of the conglomerate, which operates the likes of Pronovias, Vera Wang Bride and House of St. Patrick, will be passed over to a newly formed consortium of investors led by firms Bain Capital and MV...