A quick lunch time post for you my lovelies to share a little joyful news amid this utterly dreary and dismal day. British bridal designer, Candy Anthony, is closing the doors to their Oxo Tower Wharf boutique after 13 years and in the process, is selling off a range of their exquisite 1950’s and 1960’s inspired short wedding dresses.
This is a truly excellent opportunity to get your hands on a gown like any of those you see in this feature (we’ve taken time to trawl our Candy Anthony archives to bring you images of all our lovely real brides wearing one of Candy’s divine gowns).
Candy Anthony was the first modern bridal designer to embrace vintage before it became a trend. Her passion lies in creating short, tea length, vintage and retro inspired wedding and special occasion gowns, many of them featuring her fabulous full-skirt twirl signature.
The label, which was established in 2004, produces original, handcrafted, versatile and timeless vintage inspired luxury wedding dresses and special occasion gowns, lace and tulle overlays, boleros, coordinated shoes and accessories too.Candy has been setting the tea-length trend in the bridal industry for over thirteen years, and continues to develop and refine her niche style every day. Her 1950’s and 1960’s style short wedding dresses and overlays, set the highest standards in the industry and are absolutely adored by brides, as the images in this feature illustrate.
Images by Caught the Light
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The exclusivity of Candy’s designs, the excellent artisan workmanship, the ultimate comfort, the impeccable fit and luxurious quality together with the affordable prices of her product range, are all key to the company’s success and brand reputation.
I have worked with Candy Anthony – she features in my book on vintage weddings, published back in 2013 – if you have a copy, take a look at the 1950’s chapter. It was a pleasure and joy to work with Candy’s gowns for this shoot and I’m incredibly proud that she was a part of the book’s huge success.
Images by Tom Ravenshear
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The industry leadership of Candy Anthony’s small family run business is the result of her driving obsession for detail and perfection. Her unique gowns may inspire many, but they will never be equalled. The original designs, the perfect fit and the five star service are simply the result of years of expertise and above all, the infinite love and passion for what she’s decided to dedicate her life to.
Images by Caro Weiss
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This may be a boutique closing down sale, but it is absolutely not the end of this wonderfully British brand. Just like any other business, Candy is evolving and adjusting her business to better suit her clients’s needs. Candy is currently busy developing a completely new range of luxurious and enticing gowns, shoes and accessories that are, by all accounts (and secret snippets that have been shared with us so far) a real work of art.
Lovers of beautiful retro inspired bridal fashion will be in heaven!
Images by Claudia Rose Carter
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The new Candy Anthony collection will be launched towards the end of 2017 from a new location, yet to be confirmed, and you will hear about it first here on Love My Dress. Prices will start from £2,000 to reflect Candy’s exquisite level of craftsmanship and all pieces will be limited edition.
In the meantime, you can purchase existing Candy Anthony designs at special sale prices until 26th August when the doors to the boutique at it’s present location will close for good. The sale includes bridal and special occasion gowns, overlays, shoes and accessories all reduced up to 70%. The boutique is located at Oxo Tower Wharf – you’ll find a useful map here:
113-114 Oxo Tower Wharf
Barge house Street
Southbank
London
SE1 9PH
Candy Anthony designs will also continue to be available after this sale has ended, via private appointment – simply telephone (+44) 020 7803 0898 or email [email protected]. You will also find Candy Anthony on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Don’t miss out this unique opportunity to grab some of the all time best Candy Anthony offers in the London Atelier. Don’t dream about your Candy Anthony favourite dress, come and buy it now!
And finally ladies, I hope you enjoy the gallery of our real brides below. Take time too to browse our Candy Anthony Archives.
Love Annabel x
Terms & Conditions of Sale
- Offer applies to all stock items reduced up to 70% depending on specific item and condition.
- Offer ONLY available from the Candy Anthony London Atelier.
- Should you not be able to make it to the London Boutique, you can contact the Candy Anthony team for Phone/Mail Order options
- Offer ends on 26th August 2017 when doors will close.
Annabel View all Annabel's articles
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.
