Meanwhile, Boliver says she gets lots of customers who come in to buy dresses for sisters, daughters or cousins back home in Turkey, Iran, Pakistan. A friend just back from China says Beijing is full of bridal shops selling fluffy white wedding dresses. It is silk satin with crystal beaded straps and criss-cross detailing. Jessica McClintock Bride s magazine fashion director Rachel Leonard predicts more sexy dresses with very low backs inspired by the Jennifer Aniston dress. It is French lace with Swarovski crystals over nude georgette and is available custom made.
Some brides still prefer a big, full skirt.
In addition to her white gowns, the designer creates updated chi-paos for brides who want a traditional Chinese dress that looks more modern and Western. This deep crimson chi-pao in silk shantung has a white and gold patterned silk organza shoulder inset and back. The underside of the extended train is peacock blue silk. The beading on the back of the dress was hand-made by Dong and took about as much time as making the dress. Chi-pao in Thai silk with a modified mandarin collar and gold dragon emblem.