I’m sure if we’re all brutally honest with ourselves, we all love to be in on a secret. Now, whilst I’m usually oyster-like in my ability to keep confidences, today I have to admit to being a little more loose-lipped than usual. Why, might you ask, am I doing this?
Well, I’ve got a secret to share that I think you’re just going to love because today, I’m lucky enough to be able to introduce you to the Martina Liana 2016 Collection and also tell you about their first ever Designer Preview Tour where you’ll be able to order these brand new gowns before they’re officially released later this year…
The Martina Liana brand is part of the Essense designs family, founded in Perth more than fifteen years ago. From the outset, Essense have always aimed to exceed expectations, offering collection of gowns that incorporate fashion-forward styling and superb fit with couture finishing and an extraordinary personalised service.
“I always design with the bride in mind,” says Martine Harris, Designer and Chief Creative Officer. “The knowledge that I can create a piece of fashion that allows a bride to not only feel her best on her wedding day but also be true to her own personal style is something that fuels the creativity behind our designs. The right wedding dress represents a woman who is what she aspires to be.”
And the 2016 Martina Liana Collection certainly is aspirational. Featuring sexy silhouettes with an emphasis on couture fit, every aspect of each gown shapes the body and helps to give you gorgeous curves and a true hourglass figure.
Martina Liana’s unique internal fit system comfortably shapes you whilst innovative fabrics, including the new Bellagio stretch crepe, smooths and defines your body to create a flawless finish. The ‘couture fit’ or ‘atelier fit’ allows the fabric of the gown to flow in a soft, natural way ensuring you’ll always look your best.
“This season we will be debuting molded bust cups allowing for a more natural – and comfortable – look,” explains Martine. “We are also featuring statement details and for that perfect hint of sexy, you’ll find deep V-necks balanced with illusion lace and delicate sleeves in the brand new Martina Liana 2016 collection.”
“Within Martina Liana we create a wide variety of looks – everything from unembellished clean urban-chic lines, to classic lace, to relaxed boho styles, to beaded red carpet glamour – there is a dress to fit every bridal style. The passion to create a beautiful, enduring memory is exemplified in the couture craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Martina Liana gowns.”
The Martina Liana team is rightly excited to bring the newest collection to the UK and are thrilled to be hosting their first ever Designer Preview Tour. For Martine, who loves meeting brides in person and hearing their stories, it’s a real treat.
“Connecting with brides is a special privilege and those who come along to one of our Tour dates will get a chance to be the first to see, the first to try and the first to wear my new and never-seen-before 2016 Collection.”
There are a limited number of exclusive preview shows included in the tour throughout April and May and as each show is only one day only, I suggest you book your spot as soon as possible. As Martine says, not only will you be the first to view sample the new collection, you’ll be able to order one of these captivating gowns ahead of their official launch later this year.
The shows include – London Bride Couture (18th April), Perfect Bridal Rooms (25th April), The Wedding Shop on 2nd May and finally on 9th May, the tour ends at White Room Bridal in Sheffield. For more information on the Designer Preview Tour dates, please visit the Martina Liana blog for all the details.
Gowns from Martina Liana range from £999 to £3899 and as the brand places huge value on personal service and expertise, you won’t find the designs available on line. You’ll find more information regarding stockists on the Martina Liana website plus you can also connect with the team on Facebook and Pinterest.
Love Tamryn x
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
I’ll be a Martina Liana bride later this year. I’m so pleased that you’ve featured them on your blog because I think their dresses are amazing and was so puzzled as to why I wasn’t able to find more fellow ML brides out there. It really was a case of “love at first try” for me although I wasn’t expecting it at all!
Love your dresses. My wedding day is 10/16/16 and I would love to visit you soon. Please send info.
I’m going to be a Martina bride next year. I’m going for the 694 oyster dress with Ivory.
Could you by any chance advise me on colours to go with this dress for my bridemaids ? I’m really struggling .
I absolutely love your collection and this dress is not something I had I mind but the sales assistant said for me to try it on and I instantly fell in love.