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Paule Vasseur Exclusive Brands for evening wear and designer collections

Exclusive Brands for evening wear and designer collections Including Paule Vasseur at Anne Furbank Ladies Fashions

 
When to shop for your mother of the bride outfit

Shopping for a wedding outfit can be almost as daunting as buying the actual wedding dress.

Aside from the bride, who will undoubtedly look stunning on the day, all eyes will be on the mother of the bride and also the mother of the groom. Occasionwear is one of the first collections to be delivered in store.

Designer and manufacturers know all about the planning of a wedding and know that taking the pressure off by getting everything organised with plenty of time to go will make buying an outfit all the more special. 

Collections for spring and summer weddings start arriving in the shop in December, with a very large selection available to view by the end of January. The later the collections arrive the more summery they are likely to be.

In store already we have collections from Linea Raffaelli, John Charles, Condici, Coterie, Gloria Estelles and Paule Vasseur. As a rough guide, for weddings between March and September, start shopping from the end of January.

For weddings after September start looking at the end of July onwards. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to try a selection of outfits. Even though you may have some guidelines you wish to follow, such as colour of bridesmaids, try and come with an open mind. You may be surprised by what suits you and what makes you feel extra special.

All our girls in Buckden and Newmarket are there to help you create the perfect outfit. They will also be able to advise on the accessories which will complete an outfit, hat shape, jewellery, shoes and bag.

Our hats and fascinators are specially designed and chosen to complement our outfits but you may decide to choose a bespoke design from one of our milliners: Richard Designs or Amanda Caroline. 

We have the widest selection of occasion wear in the region, sourced from all over the world.

(photograph - Paule Vasseur. www.paule-vasseur.com )
 
The Clothes

 

Airfield – Designer collection of sharp separates.
A Right Charlie – Individually designed silk dresses, jackets and coats for special occasion wear.
Ann Balon - Italian lace dresses and jackets that skim and shape the body.
Basler - fantastic range of co-ordinated clothing.
Bernshaw – Glamorous eveningwear to make an entrance in.
Betty Barclay – modern daywear collection for work or play.
Brax - trousers both smart and casual.
Cattiva – soft feminine printed silk dresses.
Cocomenthe – Contemporary French separates.
Condici – impeccably made occasion suiting with matching hats.
Coterie – smart suiting for special occasions.
Creenstone – quirky designer coats.
Didier Parakian – French design at its best, unusual separates and dresses in electrifying colours.
Diego Reiga – shirts with an edge, fitted and feminine.
Dusk – Modern occasionwear.
Escada – carefully crafted designer collection to suit every day or to take you somewhere special.
Evelin Brandt – quirky daywear designed for a womanly figure.
Frank Usher – epitome of British dressing up, everything is for somewhere special day or evening.
Frank Walder – Classic daywear collections.
Gerard Darel – stylish ,French understated daywear.
Gerry Weber – a wonderful collection of co-ordinated daywear.
Gina Bacconi – party dresses and clothes for special occasions.
Gloria Estelles – elegant, smart suits and dresses.
Godske – perfect for everyday, comfortable, wearable coordinates of skirts, trousers and jackets.
Gold – soft flowing separates to look pretty in.
James Lakeland – Clothing with a twist from day to eveningwear.
John Charles – stunning suits and long dresses for special occasions.
Joseph Ribkoff – a staple for every wardrobe, a spectacular collection of evening wear separates.
Kenzo – a piece of designer wear to have and to hold.
Kirsten Coats – a great collection of practical outerwear.
Linea Raffaelli – luxury occasionwear, ruched silks in luscious colours.
Luisa Cerano – designer daywear in deep ocean colours.
Luis Civit – stylish occasionwear with a Spanish twist.
Marcona - modern classic daywear coordinates.
Marc Aurel – young separates mainly for day with a dash of evening flair.
Marc Cain – like no other brand you will find, fantastic prints, luxurious fabrics to take you through from morning til night.
Maxmara Weekend – relaxed weekend designer brand.
Michelle – trousers in every shape and form.
Mireia – Younger and modern special occasionwear.
Moschino Love – funky clothing to play in.
MYBC – New and contemporary design from Basler.
Oky Coky – suits and dresses Jacky O would be proud of.
Oska – relaxed linen separates in earthy colours.
Oui – casual separates, a specialist in knitwear.
Paule Ka – typically French, understated and luxurious dresses.
Paule Vasseur – silk outfits in jewel colours with tapestry inspired embroidery, wonderful for a wedding.
Personal Choice – for those with a fuller figure, dressy daywear.
Pink Label – young, fun, party frocks.
Presen – beautiful separates for a special occasion.
Raven Jeans – high fashion jeans.
Red Valentino – small, smart and chic from this well known designer.
Repeat – Swiss excellence in a sweater, colourful and precise knitwear.
Rouge – dresses and suits for a younger occasion.
Ruth Tarvydas – silky, sexy and long, frocks to impress.
Save the Queen – graffiti-style prints splashed onto tops, tunics and dresses.
She’s So – designer womenswear in natural fabrics to celebrate the womanly figure.
Turnover – casual wear with a young edge.
Tutta Natura – quirky daywear.
Vera Mont – long and short dresses for cocktails and parties

 

The Shoes, Bags and Hats

 

Amanda Caroline – hand crafted fascinators to perfectly match any outfit.
Ash – designer footwear, not for the faint-hearted.
Bulaggi – fashionable pick-up handbags, very in season.
Bourne – High shoes to dazzle in.
Cappolini – beautiful court shoes .
Dilly – Brazilian shoes ; sexy and sassy with amazing heels.
Fit Flop – a workout in a shoe.
Hat Studio – hats to top an outfit.
K&S – shoes to love and wear.
La Badia – comfortable footwear for days on the go.
Menbur – pretty shoes for pretty feet.
Moschino – sexy mules.
Peter Kaiser – smart shoes for smart days.
Richard Designs – stunning hats with creative interest to turn heads.
Roberto Bottella – Fabulous, feminine jeweled summer shoes and sandals.
Sarah Crozier – handmade fascinators in rich colours and luxury fabrics.
Victoria Ann – stylish hats to top them all.
Vidoretta – summer wedges.
Wedge Wellies – Fashionable welly boots.

 

The Jewellery, Belts, Scarves, and Fragrances

 

About Face, Amare, Amber Moda, Barbara Easton, Brooks International, Coeur de Lion, Dyrberg Kern, Gaby, Kleshna, Nour of London – adorn your outfit with those finishing touches of jewellery to make you complete.

Avion, Stephen Collins – suited and booted now get belted, fabulous leather and chain belts.
Bvlgari, Hermes –perfume and body products.
Cornelia James, Callico, Echo Designs – scarves and wraps.

Reading Glasses by Sight Station
Sunglasses by Bvlgari, Christian Dior, Chanel, Dior,Emporio Armani, Gucci, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent Wolford – tights and underpinnings, once you’ve worn these you will wear no other


Please note that not all Paule Vasseur collections are available in all our stores or
online shop.

Please call us before making a special journey.

 

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