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Bridalwear - A World Market Review

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The world bridalwear market stands enthused by the coming of age of the "Millennials", who are children of the aging baby boomers. Exposed to money, pomp, glamour, and cutting edge technology, the Millennials is a lucrative demographic group expected to drive growth in the market. Fashion trends in bridalwear are fairly stable with styles and color fads always reverting back to simplicity.

Unchanging popularity of white, flowing, Cinderella styled princess gowns complete with veils and high-heeled shoes, continue even to the present day, notwithstanding the modern day bride's initial desire to look fashion-forward, unconventional and radical in bold colors. Fashion fantasy revolving around the bridal gown often crumbles, and the final purchase decision almost always culminates to the traditional, practically styled dress with a 'barely there' color change that offers sobriety, elegance, color, and tradition.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Bridalwear: World Market Review" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

BRIDALWEAR BMR-4018

CONTENTS

1. METHODOLOGY 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4

Outlook 4

Bridalwear: An Extravagant Market Studded with Optimism & Cheer 4

A Peek Into Who's Leading the Pack 4

Bridalwear: A Synopsized Sketch of Present Industry Scenario 4

Year 2007, A Snapshot 4

Year 2006, A Curtain Raiser 5

Wedding Spends in Year 2006 5

"The Dawn of the Millennials" 6

Enduring Fashion Trends in Bridal Wear Through 2006:

Lessons Learnt Along the Way 7

Sounds of Sweetly Chiming Wedding Bells Fill the Air 7

The Bridal Industry: Not An Easy Prey to the Slowdown 8

Designers of Bridalwear Scurry to the Drawing Board 9

Bridal Magazines: A Prime Advertising Medium 9

Purchasing Trends of Young Couples 10

Cost-Conscious Brides Make a Tough Bargain 10

Craving for More: The Gen-X Bride 11

The Modern Informed Bride: No Longer an Easy Prey 11

Bridal Magazines: Sharpening Views 12

Manufacturers' Trap: Catching them Young 12

Appeasing the Information Savvy Bride: An all-time Cliché

for Soaring Sales 12

Dynamics of the Bridal Industry 13

Highly Competitive 13

Capsulated Trends 13

Bridal Shops 14

Bridal Boutiques 14

Promotional Strategies 14

A Psychographic Profile of Bridal Jewelry Shoppers 15

Innovation that Goes into Earning that "Fast Buck" 15

Bridal Registry Industry: Break Free Lifestyles Stir up Sales 15

Bridal Business: Selling Beyond the Bridals 17

The Tragedy of September 9/11 Not a Deterrent 17

Insight into Strategic Moves of Leading Retailers in the

Recent Past 17

Neiman Marcus Spreads the Enticing Net 17

Dayleen Intimates: Surfing the Market on New Creations 18

Alfred Angelo's Spring 2003 Collection 18

Vanderbilt and Seasons offer Vanderbilt Trousseau 18

3. FLAMBOYANT TRENDS IN BRIDALWEAR 19

Sizzling With Artistic Innovation 19

Sleek & Sinuous Figure Hugging Designs: Extending a Touch of

Spice 19

Scanty Gossamer Gowns: For Today's Cheeky Woman 19

Whites: No Longer the Lone Symbol of Purity 19

Bare Shouldered Gowns Heightening the Need for Jewelry& Finery 20

Embroided Dresses Hit the Spotlight 20

The Sweetheart Neckline: Flirtatiously Feminine 20

Short is Trendy 20

Fabrics: Now Lighter than the Gossamer Summer's Breeze 21

Period Dresses & Bridal Hats Yet to Come Full Circle 21

Slim Fits for That "Perfect Shape" 21

Ball Gowns: Feather Light for Greater Movement 22

"Fairy-Tale" Wedding Gowns for December Weddings 22

Fleeting Colors of Love 22

Diamond Studded Tiaras: A Perfect Fit for the Reigning Queen

of the Evening 22

The Rebounding Fashion of Legwear 23

Comfort Overtakes Fashion 23

Lending Charm and Romance to the Bride 23

Dare-to-be-Different Brides Risk It All 24

Recycled Gowns for the Environmentally Concerned Bride 24

Celebrities Set Trends 24

Changing Bridal Trends in the Recent Past 24

Bridal Trends in 2003: "Too Hot to Handle" 24

Like a Greek Goddess 25

Vying for the Necklines 25

Bare Shoulders: The New Hot Look 25

Light Dressing to Turn up the Heat 25

Ruffles: Adding Girlish Impishness to Womanliness 26

Noteworthy Trends in Bridal Accessories 26

Bridal Accessories: The Crowning Glory of a Bride's Attire 26

Lace: Reining Supreme as a Popular Material for Accessories 27

Crystal, Crystal Glittering Bright 27

Bridal Jewelry 27

Bridal Jewelry: A Tantalizing Headway to Branding 27

Jewelry: Essence of the Bride 28

Return of the Classics: Old Wine in a New Bottle 28

The Urban Classy Bride Prefers Color 28

Brides Succumb to the Charms of Platinum 29

A Peek into What Makes Platinum So Irresistible 29

Bridal Footwear 30

Hey! What's On Your Feet? 30

Bridal Flowers/Bouquets 31

Botanicals: Infusing their Sweet Fragrance 31

Trends in Bridesmaid Dresses 31

Bridesmaids: Getting a Fair Share of the Spotlight 31

What's the Perfect Gift for the Bridesmaids? 32

4. BRIDALWEAR: FREEZE FRAME 33

Bridalwear: A Sneak Preview 33

Mother of the Bride's Gown 33

Bridesmaid's Gown 33

Flower Girl's Gown 33

Mystifying Romance of Beauty and Culture 33

Spicing Up the Wedding Season 34

The Changing Romanticism of Bridal Attire 34

Clothes & Finery Maketh a Bride? 35

Contemporary Brides Break Loose from the Shackles of "Tradition" 35

The Modern Bride Bares it All 36

Splashing Color All Around 37

Beauty & Mettle Underplay Conservatism 37

Bridal Salons: A Propitious Niche 38

Discount Bridal Service: Bridal Salons go Wired 38

Off the Rack Bridal Gowns: A Runaway Success Among Cost

Conscious Brides 38

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 39

ITOCHU Divests Stake in Affiliate Company 39

Evans Unwraps New Bridal Wear Collection 39

Stanislaus Introduces Online Magazine 39

EGC Traders Launches Online Saree Shopping 40

Martha Stewart With Wedgwood Unveils New Tabletop Collection

for Nuptial-Bound Couples 40

Vera Wang Inaugurates its First Bridal Outlet in Australia 40

Federated Divests David's Bridal and Priscilla Businesses 40

Littlewoods to Expand Online Bridalwear Range 41

Macy's Divests After Hours Formalwear Business 41

JCPenney Partners with David's Bridal 41

Tommy Consolidates Karl Lagerfeld Operations 41

Max Mara Forays into Bridal Category 41

David's Bridal Launches Online Bridal Dress Collection 42

Maternity Bride Unveils 15 Latest Maternity Wedding Gowns 42

White Clover Introduces 2007 Line of Bridal Crinolines 42

Milano Formal Launches New Website for Wedding and Prom Attire 42

Marks & Spencer Unveils its Initial Wedding Collection 43

Monique Lhuillier to Launch Gowns 43

Priscilla of Boston Group Introduces New Bridal Range 43

Disney to Unveil New Range of Bridal Gowns 43

Badgley Mischka's Bridesmaids Arrive in Australia 43

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 44

Alfred Angelo, Inc. (USA) 44

Creations Bridal & Fabric Boutique (USA) 44

David's Bridal Inc. (USA) 44

Harrods Ltd (UK) 44

Helen Rodrigues (Australia) 45

Justin Alexander Limited (USA) 45

JLM Couture Inc (USA) 45

Macy's, Inc. (USA) 45

Paloma Blanca (Canada) 46

Pronuptia de Paris SA. (France) 46

7. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 46

8. THE UNITED STATES 47

Wedding Trends in a Capsule 47

Wedding Statistics in the US 48

Bridal Jewelry Industry 52

Bridal Watch: An Emerging Category in the Bridal Market 53

Engagement-A Golden Period for the Couple 53

Bridal Magazines Provide Guidance 54

9. CANADA 55

10. JAPAN 55

Japan Succumbs to the Charms of Western-Styled Weddings 55

Rental Wedding Outfits in Japan- Not So Uncommon 56

Rise in Overseas Weddings 56

11. EUROPE 57

a. France 58

b. Germany 59

c. The United Kingdom 59

d. Italy 61

e. Spain 63

f. Scandinavia 65

g. Rest of Europe 66

12. AUSTRALIA 67

13. LATIN AMERICA 67

14. REST OF WORLD 68

Major Regions 68

China 68

A Sneak Preview into the Chinese Bridal Market 68

Chinese Weddings Catching Fervor 68

Haute Couture Sizzles in Chinese Bridals 69

Marriages- An Adventurous Tour 69

Beijing-A Diamond Mine for Chinese Bridal Market 69

India 69

Indian Brides Go Trendy 69

You Have it, Flaunt it 70

Innovation and Weddings Go Hand in Hand 70

Augmented Number of Weddings- Delight for Florist 70

Pakistani Bridal Collections Gain Laurels in Indian Bridal

Wear Market 71

Philippines 71

Gowns-Vital Couture in Philippines 71

Middle East 71

Middle East Bridal Market Faces Boom 71

EXHIBITS

Table 1: Annual Number of Marriages Per 1000 People by

Geographic Regions

Table 2: Breakdown of Wedding Spends Per Wedding in the US -

2006 (In US$ Thousands)

Table 3: Global Bridalwear Market by Region for the Period

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of the Global Bridalwear Market

by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 5: Percentage Breakdown of the US Online Wedding Market

by Category

Table 6: Number of Marriages in the United States - 2007

Table 7: Percentage Breakdown of Wedding Costs in the US by

Wedding Related Activities

Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of US Bridal Jewelry Market by

Revenues - 2003

Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of the US Diamond Engagement

Rings Market by Style - 2003

Table 10: Bridalwear Market in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in

US$ Million)

Table 11: Bridalwear Market in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in

US$ Million)

Table 12: Bridalwear Market in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$

Million)

Table 13: Bridalwear Market by Country/ Region in Europe:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Bridalwear Market by

Country/Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 15: Bridalwear Market in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in

US$ Million)

Table 16: Bridalwear Market in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in

US$ Million)

Table 17: Bridalwear Market in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in

US$ Million)

Table 18: Bridalwear Market in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$

Million)

Table 19: Bridalwear Market in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$

Million)

Table 20: Bridalwear Market in Scandinavia: 2007-2015 (Sales

in US$ Million)

Table 21: Bridalwear Market in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015

(Sales in US$ Million)

Table 22: Bridalwear Market in Australia: 2007-2015 (Sales in

US$ Million)

Table 23: Bridalwear Market in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales

in US$ Million)

Table 24: Average Wedding Expenditure along with Wedding

Activities (in Percentages)

Table 25: Bridalwear Market in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales

in US$ Million)

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