Pairing a purple dress with black accessories, like a black clutch or matte black heels, adds modern contrast and works especially well with darker plum and deep violet styles
"In India, red often represents fertility, purity and the rising sun," Kostis says
While these can be harder to decipher than a classic black-tie prescription, it often provides an opportunity to get playful sartoriallyanimal print, space-age metallics, bohemian 70s-inspired pieces are all fair game
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See the dresses: Nicole Miller Spring 2015 Collection | Nicole Miller Fall 2015 Collection | Nicole Miller 2014 Collection Having worked in the fashion industry in London, Ireland and Australia for more than a decade, bespoke wedding dress designer Carolyn OSullivan returned to Ireland in 2020 and created her range for the bride looking for something different using vibrant hues, exquisite cuts, and unique textiles sourced from all over the world