Portrait of a Feminine lace, Lady defined waists and Gothic accents rule the runway with inspired by England’s Victorian era

Photographs by Kurt Iswarienko

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252 ModernBride A Study in by Shaneen Huxham. $65, gloves, Cotton $375, by Carolina Amato. gloves, opera-length Center, NYC. Fingerless hattan Art & Antiques Saidian & Sons at Man­ $6,000, from Samuel chain, on opal with by Juicy Couture. Locket Stone drop earrings, $62, Cosmobella. by $875, elegance, quiet a has sheath with sleeves This ivory tulle and lace Sophistication

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formal faille–lends an antique feel and floral lace; silk satin and Combining like textures–crocheted

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