But arguably the most surprising silhouette that emerged as a major trend?
Brides-to-be who lived through the early aughts may understandably shudder at the thought.
Seeing this unique shape crafted into luxurious gowns, however, provided an entirely new perspective on the style.

Photo: Courtesy of Marmar Halim
Theres Collins, a trumpet bubble skirt that contours and celebrates the female form.
One silhouette, multiple statements.
Harel embraced more of a fit-and-flare take on the bubble skirt for her spring collection.

Photo: Courtesy of Marmar Halim
The fabric for our Simone Gown is a plaster-like matte duchesse that needed a beautiful drape.
Theres an ease to wearing this dress.
She looks beautiful from every angle.

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The construction of a bubble gown also provides a unique form for designers to play with.
It requires precise internal shaping to create that controlled volume, notes Halim.
I think theres something so gorgeous about a circular designwhere does the gown begin and where does it end?

Photo: Photo by Katherine Goguen for Lein
For her most recent collection, the designer created a gown featuring two tiers of bubble hems.
I am always inspired by the idea of movement and softness, contrasted with structure.

Photo: Photo by Katherine Goguen for Lein

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