Charlotte Riley with Tom Hardy at the Batman Premier in a beautiful silk blue cocktail dress by Designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

Sometimes as a designer exciting opportunities come your way and I was delighted to work with English Actress Charlotte Riley on a couple of special gowns for the Premier of the new Batman in New York and London staring her fiancé Actor Tom Hardy as the Villain.

Charlotte and I discussed ideas and I know she loves vintage and Audrey Hepburn’s style so I followed that path, I decided to use some stunning antique silk blue taffeta with a satin damask floral motif for the first cocktail dress.

The antique fabric comes in a width of 50cm unlike fabric today which is usually a 140cm wide, which meant the fabric was going to dictate the shape of the dress, so my pattern skills kicked in and I went for a 50’s style silhouette with large pleat tucking at the waist which gives the fullness set into a strapless boned corset body with covered buttons down the back.

I though Charlotte looked stunning and the dress was perfect, not over the top or under dressed, just right, so I think I did my job and she was listed on Vogue.co.uk best dressed.

Now for the next one in London?

Designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes for Circa Vintage Brides has a bespoke service for Bridal and red carpet

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The new 2013 silhouette collection by Circa Vintage brides 1960's Lizzie

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1960’s with all its hipness and coolness brought about a complete change of direction in wedding dresses, never before would you have seen such short wedding gowns along with such a strong emphasis on the A-line silhouettes or princess empire line in both short and long style’s. Dresses of this period seem to favour organza and lace and would be worn with big hair and false eyelashes to complete the look. An Iconic bride of the time would have been Priscilla Presley.

 1960'S Influenced Lizzie wedding dress worn with Emmy Shoes style Stella

1960’s Vintage silk georgette double layer gown from the Hollywood collection, the top of the gown is all-in-one crossover bust and straps adorned with Swarovski crystal elements, the skirt is set into to the empire line with a double bias cut layer of silk georgette, short at the front to above the knees leading to a train set into the back of the gown which cascades and floats out as you walk, perfect to take into an evening dancing.

All dresses by Circa Vintage brides made of silk in England

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The new 2013 silhouette collection by Circa Vintage brides 1950's Martha

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

Martha worn with Louis Mariette Hayley’s comet and Emmy shoes style Stella.

1950’s Vintage inspired knee length wedding gown from the Hollywood collection with small cap sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with pleated detail down the side of the bust set into a clinching waist band with a full liquid satin skirt with separate three layer petticoat.

Close up of 1950's Marth worn with Louis Mariette Hayley’s comet hair silde

All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses made in silk in England

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The new 2013 silhouettecollection by Circa Vintage brides 1950's Grace

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1950’s has to be one of the most flattering silhouette’s in the last 100 years, nipped in at the waist and a full skirt makes every bride look like a film star. I have worked on three different design details for the Circa Vintage Brides 1950’s bride. Grace is a classic silk Duchess satin full length gown with simple lines again focusing on the nipped in waist to a full skirt and a cross over which hangs off the shoulders.

1950’s Vintage inspired Grace Kelly classic full length Duchess satin wedding gown with structured boned bodice covered with cross over wraps which hang delicately off the darted shoulders framing the face set into a wide waistband and full Princess skirt with slight train.

All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses made in England from silk

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The new 2013 silhouettecollection by Circa Vintage brides 1950's Marilyn

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

Circa Vintage brides 1950's style Marilyn worn with Emmy shoes

The 1950’s has to be one of the most flattering silhouette’s in the last 100 years, nipped in at the waist and a full skirt makes every bride look like a film star. I have worked on three different design details for the Circa Vintage Brides 1950’s bride. Marilyn is of course based on Marilyn Monroe’s famous blow up halter neck dress and we have designed it with two fabric choices, sheer silk organza or silk taffeta.

1950’s Marilyn Monroe Vintage inspired Halter neck knee length wedding dress from the Hollywood collection. The gown is halter neck style and travels from behind the neck and meets at the bust where tiny pleats create shaping, the body comprises of sculpted panels past the waist to the hips where the skirt is ruched in the hip line from one side to the other leaving a flat panel at the front of the dress. Made in either silk taffeta or sheer organza and comes with 1950’s style petticoat.

All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses are made of silk in England

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The new 2013 silhouette collection by Circa Vintage brides 1940's Chloe

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.

1940's Chloe with cross over front and lace waist, worn with Siggi Hats Feather hair slide

1940's Chloe wedding dress with matching silk georgette cape with lace motif

1940’s Vintage  inspired full length double layer silk georgette wedding dress with crossover bust ruched into a floral corded lace waist band. The full bias cut skirt drapes across the floor as you walk with a slight extended train behind to elongate the silhouette and optional matching silk georgette cape with lace appliqués.

All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses are made from silk in England

Your something Blue from Circa Vintage Brides

Check out our beautiful online shop for something Blue

UNCONNECTED-STUDIO creates sumptuous adornments for "Brides to be" here are some of there something blue Garters with flowers and chiffon bows, You can't help but fall in love.

Double Ruffel baby blue silk chiffon garter with pink silk flower by Unconnected-studio

White silk satin garter with baby blue large silk chiffon bow & rhinestones by Unconnected-Studio

Pink silk satin garter with baby blue large silk chiffon bow & rhinestones by Unconnected-
Studio

Or our beautiful SophieHarley gold heart with blue enamel can either be worn as a charm or attached toyour wedding dress