Goodness Galia me! Galia Lahav has just unveiled the official first look at at the Galia Lahav 2018 collection – “Victorian Affinity” – and you don’t want to miss it! Inspired by the outstanding Victorian era in England and its parallel phase in France, “Le Belle Epoque”, this groundbreaking wedding dress collection introduces gowns with designs anything seen in the bridal at the moment.
Galia Lahav 2018: Victorian Affinity
In this special collection Galia Lahav put great emphasis on games of volume in one garment, creating a chimeric silhouettes and endless trains. The color palette is of porcelain ivory, dusted silver, washed pinks, smoky blush and cream that completes the touch of this collection. You’ll find delicate textured laces, deep colored backgrounds, careful attention to details and an atmosphere of ‘sheerness against substantial elements of lace’.
To add a touch of romance and admiration to the feminine body Galia Lahav used delicate textured laces and deep colored backgrounds. Galia Lahav’s Victorian Affinity collection pays careful attention to details such as detachable elements and lots of crystals. Alongside varied Victorian motifs, such as high collars that draw the eyes to the collar bones, you’ll see dramatic , detachable Victorian capes and sleeves.
Galia Lahav 2018: Thelma and Ossie Train
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 Thelma Gown: A Victorian wedding gown, homage to Queen Victoria’s wedding gown, corseted with a sheer back made of a very delicate blush colored chantilly lace over a shimmery background. It has many sheer cut-outs, which accentuates the figure. The top has an elaborate vintage applique ornament which forms an off-the-shoulder neckline and has a sheer drape tulle sleeves. The appliques are decorated with multiple Swarovski crystals and pearls.
Galia Lahav 2018 Thelma at a glance:
- SILHOUETTE Mermaid
- NECKLINE Sweetheart
- FABRIC French lace, Twilight, spanks, tulle
- WAIST Busque
- SPECIAL FEATURES Sheer cutouts, hidden corset, and Victorian appliqués
- TRAIN LENGTH Sweep
- COLOR Light blush and Ivory
Galia Lahav 2018 OSSIE Train: Ossie train is an ivory Victorian bustle train made of organza and a big vintage lace medallion in the center. This is a detachable cathedral length train in Ivory.
Galia Lahav 2018: Ms. Genesis
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 Ms Genesis gown: Dramatic fit & flare wedding dress. The bodice is a combination of a Dusty- Rose background and a vintage hand embroidered lace, which combines a point d’esprit background and a shimmery medallion embroidery. The sleeves are off the shoulder, embroidered with pearl scalloping and sequined fringes. The skirt is very voluminous with multi colored silk tulle handkerchieves and the impressive train is framed by two regal wings made a vintage rose embroidered net. High neck Victorian choker, made of delicate scalloped French lace, gradually embroidered with Swarovski pearls and trimmed with sequin fringes.
Galia Lahav Ms Genesis gown at a glance:
- DESIGN: Off the shoulder Pearl embroidered detail with sequin fringes, hand embroidered lace, 3-D tulle appliqués, 3-D rose appliqués, French lace flouences
- SILHOUETTE: Trumphet
- NECKLINE: Sweetheart
- FABRIC: Embroidered French lace, embroidered tulle, silk tulle, point d’espirit tulle
- WAIST: Natural
- TRAIN LENGTH: Cathedral
- COLOR: Blush and Ivory
Galia Lahav 2018: Tesla Gown
(Above) Galia Lahav Tesla Gown: A Victorian sheer gown with 3D floral embroidery and a high neckline and sleeves. The gown has a peplum with an impressive detachable tesla train. The long impressive sheer train has a spiral feature and lace trim decorating the entire hemline
Galia Lahav Tesla Gown at a glance:
- DESIGN Sheer high neckline, key hole back, trumphet sleeves, big train
- SILHOUETTE Mermaid
- NECKLINE Turtle Neck
- FABRIC Embroidered silk tulle appliqués
- WAIST Busque
- TRAIN LENGTH Cathedral
- COLOR Ivory, Light Silver, and Blush
Galia Lahav 2018: Rayne + Sterling Cape
(Above) Galia Lahav Rayne Gown: A mermaid column gown with a sheer back feature made of glistening French Guipure lace, bejeweled with Victorian embroideries and crystal strands on the back.
- DESIGN Bejeweled back with cr ystals strands, sheer back detail
- SILHOUETTE Mermaid
- NECKLINE Sweetheart
- FABRIC French Guipure
- WAIST Low
- TRAIN LENGTH Semi Cathedral
- COLOR Ivory, Blush, and Aurora Borealis
(Above and Right)
Galia Lahav 2018 Sterling Cape:
A shimmering silk tulle cape made of real silver flakes with a high Victorian collar and with a winged cut.
Pictured here with Galia Lahav’s Rayne gown.
Available in Ivory and Silver
Galia Lahav Alma Gown:
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 Alma: Victorian two-piece full princess ball gown with a dramatic see-through Petticoat. Both the corset and skirt are semi-sheer, with a layering of color through transparencies in shades of light nude and ivory. The corset is sheer and adorned by embroidered appliqués and Victorian hand embroidered flowers. The skirt has a high accentuated waistline, which forms a very sensational presence and is all hand embroidered with embroidered appliqués.
- DESIGN Sheer corest, semi sheer skirt with multiple panels, cascading appliqués
- SILHOUETTE Ballgown
- NECKLINE Sweetheart
- FABRIC Organza, silk tulle, embroidered tulle
- WAIST Busque
- TRAIN LENGTH Chapel
- COLOR Blush and Ivory
Galia Lahav 2018: Laura
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 Laura with top: A 3D lace strapless gown made of sheer twilight tulle, embroidered with 3D flowers and crystals. The top is a sheer Victorian blouse with a high neck and voluminous sleeves, wide cuffs, made of silk tulle embroidered with delicate 3D floral elements and Victorian medallions. It is also embroidered with pearls.
- DESIGN Sheer corset, 3-D floral embellishments, sparkly tulle background
- SILHOUETTE Fit and Flare
- NECKLINE SweetheartFABRIC Twilight tulle, embroidered tulle
- WAIST Busque
- TRAIN LENGTH Cathedral
- COLOR Ivory
Galia Lahav Lizzy
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 Lizzy: A romantic Victorian tea gown made of French fish net lace and French Chantilly lace, layered in multiple layers of various lace trims. The gown has a sheer corset with a low plunging neckline and the shoulders have a French lace cape feature. The back has a peek-a-boo sheer V panel, creating a sensual silhouette.
- DESIGN Sheer corset, caped sleeves, layered skirt, sheer V back
- SILHOUETTE A-Line
- NECKLINE Round Split
- FABRIC Fish net French lace, French lace embroidered tulle trim, lace trim, silk tulle
- WAIST Busque
- TRAIN LENGTH Semi-Cathedral
- COLOR Nude and Ivory
Galia Lahav Lace Gown
(Above) Galia Lahav Lace Georgia Gown: A princess ballgown with a sheer corset top embroidered with 3-D flowers and a voluminous pleated skirt with layers of Blush and Ivory silk tulle and flocked tulle with a Victorian Rose pattern made of pearl caviar sequins with Silver accents.
- DESIGN Sheer corset, embroidered flock tulle
- SILHOUETTE Ballgown
- NECKLINE Sweetheart
- FABRIC Silk tulle, organza, flocked tulle
- WAIST Busque
- TRAIN LENGTH Semi Cathedral
- COLOR Ivory, Blush, Silver
Galia Lahav 2018: ‘Velvet’
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 ‘Velvet’ Gown: A skin tight double velvet mermaid gown with a plunging V neckline and a low back rouching at the behind. The gown has point d’esprit butterfly caped sleeves, and bows adorning the shoulders and waistline.
Galia Lahav 2018 ‘Velvet’ Gown at a glance:
- DESIGN Low rouched back, embellishment crystal bows
- SILHOUETTE Mermaid
- NECKLINE V-Neck
- FABRIC Velvet, Point d’esprit
- WAIST Natural
- TRAIN LENGTH Sweep
- COLOR Antique Pearl
Galia Lahav 2018: Liliya
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018: Liliya: A fairytale ball gown made of real silver twilight sparkly net with an embellished corset, embroidered with 3D silk flowers with crystal accents and a plunging V sheer feature. A neo Victorian bustle petticoat made of sheer nude organza and silk ribbons. The Petticoat is made of wide panels which form a voluminous and dramatic volume.
Galia Lahav 2018: Liliya at glance
- DESIGN: Sheer corset, voluminous panel skirt
- SILHOUETTE Ballgown
- NECKLINE Plunging Sweetheart
- FABRIC Sparkle tulle, silk tulle, organza
- WAIST Busque
- TRAIN LENGTH Cathedral
- COLOR Buttercream and Silver
Galia Lahav 2018: Lia
(Above) Galia Lahav 2018 Lia Gown: A sheer 3-D lace gown with open work fish net elements, a low plunging V neck line, and sheer Victorian sleeves with lace cuffs. The gown has a light powder pink background and the lace is embroidered with silver thread. The neckline is embroidered with an antique Victorian embroidery. The back has a very low V and is laced all the way down.
Galia Lahav 2018 Lia Gown at a glance:
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DESIGN: Low back with lacing, dramatic sleeves, and a Victorian embroidery along the neck line
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SILHOUETTE Soft Mermaid
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NECKLINE V-Neck
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FABRIC 3-D lace, crochet, silk tulle embroider y
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WAIST Natural
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TRAIN LENGTH Chapel
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COLOR Blush and Ivory
WHERE TO BUY GALIA LAHAV GOWNS:
Galia Lahav gowns can be found at a selection of exclusive outlets around the globe. Have a look at this list of current worldwide stockists here, or visit the Galia Lahav website directly here.
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COLLECTION CREDITS: Designers: Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever // Photographer: Greg Swales @gregswalesart // Stylist: Abraham Gutierrez @abrahamguieterez // Model: Zhenya Katava @zhenyakatava // Production company: Studio Cortes @studio_cortes // HMUA: Kathrina from the Bloud Agency @bloudofficial // Videographer: Juanjo S Martinez @juanjosmart