Disney & designer Kirstie Kelly unveil ‘Blossoms’

Kirstie Kelly is the new Disney designer for the new line of bridal gowns of Disney Princess.

Disney Consumer Products Press Release:

Every princess begins her journey with a dream. As a tribute to aspiring princesses who dare to dream, Disney and renowned designer Kirstie Kelly will unveil the "Blossoms" for flower girls collection alongside a new line of bridal gowns inspired by the strength and beauty of each Disney Princess. Kirstie Kelly For Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings will be showcased on the runways this evening as part of New York Bridal Fashion Week. The expanded collection now includes a new line of bridal gowns, "Maidens" for bridesmaids and "Jewels," jewelry and veils, each inspired by the Disney Princesses.

The new bridal collection builds on the phenomenal success of the line since its debut in April. The essence of each Disney Princess is captured, including Ariel, Aurora/Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Snow White. The grace and glamour of each princess comes through in rich treatments with fabrications including silk chiffon, satin, taffeta and a variety of laces, and are elegantly accented with touches of crystal and pearl, ribbon and exquisite embroidery and delicate beadwork.

The Blossoms collection adorably connects to every little girl's inner princess. From the perfect flower girl dress for special occasions to the holidays, the collection will connect the Disney Princesses to aspiring princesses everywhere. The inaugural Blossoms collection features 12 style options in sizes 4 to 14."Each piece in our new Blossoms for flower girls line marries the classical styling of our bridal gowns with romantic and flouncy elements that make all little girls feel like princesses," said Kelly.

"The gowns are fun to wear, yet fit wonderfully into very elegant environments, a natural way for little girls to realize their own princess-inspired dreams."The fashion-forward Maidens collection extends the aura of each Disney Princess to women with the most versatile gowns in the line. This romantic collection was designed with a cocktail and eveningwear vision that weaves traditional bridesmaid design with red-carpet glamour. The collection includes a variety of princess-inspired silhouettes from flowy to fluid, prim to form fitting. The couture-style gowns are available in a wide range of colors and fabrications such as duchess satin, satin back faille, taffeta, and silk shantung with intricate beading and adornments.

The Jewels collection is a glittering showcase of Disney Princess-inspired pieces designed to complement every gown in the collection, including dainty hand-forged flowers made of fine Czech crystal for Snow White, softer, translucent crystals for Cinderella, and a combination of fresh water pearls and crystals with deeper hues for Ariel. The collection features traditional artisanship and elegant designs that will become part of the princess-inspired legacy every bride looks to create on her wedding day.

Each piece is color coded with a gem depicting the represented princess, such as light sapphire for Cinderella and amethyst for Jasmine.For the first time, the Jewels collection will introduce a line of classic yet fashion-forward veils focusing on subtle variations in color and shape that whisper characteristics of each Disney Princess."The Blossoms collection bridges the inspiration of the Disney Princesses with the design sensibilities of Kirstie Kelly, while the new Maidens and Jewels collections translate the color and texture drawn from the well known fairy tales," said Jim Calhoun, executive VP, global apparel, Disney Consumer Products.

"Together, the collections offer a stunning array of possibilities and choices for brides looking to add that special magical touch."In celebration of wishes coming true, Kirstie Kelly For Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings will unveil a special platinum gown inspired by Cinderella. The gown sparkles with a rouched bodice adorned with opulent crystal beading and a draped ball gown skirt with cathedral train. In honor of wishes being fulfilled, Kirstie Kelly announced that she will make a $125 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for each platinum gown sold to help make wishes come true.

Source: Disney Consumer Products