Marry the night
MANILA, Philippines - The word “custom” is nearly ubiquitous when it comes to talk of weddings and bridal gowns. Young couturier and bridal designer Vania Romoff is set to challenge that notion with a line of ready-to-wear bridal gowns (available off-the-rack and with intimate fittings) for today’s more discerning bride.
In a sea of optics — whites and semi-opaque champagnes — Romoff explores the traditional line and silhouette of a bridal gown but reinterprets these with her signature contemporary romanticism, and a deft hand at unabashed femininity. A soft-sculpted bodice is cinched into the column of a serpentina skirt, a fitted sabrina neckline is elegantly undone with a low back, full-lace gowns are corseted into sweetheart necklines — and Vania’s signature fluted hems, dramatic trains and billowing sleeves are also fully represented.
“I wanted to tap into a niche of brides who want to be able to pick and choose gowns from off-the-rack,” shares Romoff. “It’s practical for brides who do not yet have a distinct idea of what they want or what suits them for the big day.” The concept is the Old World idea of a bridal salon and is strictly by-appointment-only. “I wanted to give the modern bride the option of just that: having ready options. To have a ready visual and a tactile moment with your dream gown can only be a good thing.”
In this YStyle exclusive, Vania Romoff’s enlists lensman BJ Pascual to shoot her new line of bridal gowns in this Andalusian-inspired fantasy.
To view the rest of the campaign or to book a bridal appointment, visit www.vaniaromoff.com.ph.
Gowns by VANIA ROMOFF
Photos by BJ PASCUAL
Styled by MJ BENITEZ
Modeled by CLARA ASENIERO
and BRONIJA ALES of
ELITE MODELING AGENCY
Makeup by ERIN CABRERA
of MAC COSMETICS
Hair by MYCKE ARCANO
Special thanks to JAIME MACHUCA
of MACHUCA TILES
