Bridal Fabrics

Geri Halliwell has long been regarded as one of the biggest fashion icons of the last century, largely thanks to the famous union jack dress she wore at the 1997 brit awards. Last week, we saw a different side to the famously vivacious star when she married her partner Christian Horner in a traditional ceremony at St. Mary's church in...

If you are an excited bride-to-be on the hunt for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, whether it is your own gown, your bridesmaid dresses or even the cravats and ties that your groom and his groomsmen will be wearing, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of...

Last week saw many fashionistas in the bridal world visiting Spain for the 25th Barcelona bridal week which centres around Bridal Fabric and designs. 23 companies took part in the catwalk show with another 200 plus companies showcasing their spring/summer collection for 2016. One of the standout shows from the fashion week was the pronovias bridal show which was called...

If there is one day you can truly feel like a princess it is on your wedding day. Whilst we have seen many styles of bridal gown come and go in fashion, the 'fairytale' gown created from opulent Bridal Fabrics is a constant. Perhaps the most famous fairytale gown in recent memory is the taffeta David Emanuel design worn by...

As any bride to be will tell you, the dress is the single most important aspect of any wedding. Your wedding dress is the most important thing you’ll ever wear, you want to look and feel sensational, it’s one of the biggest and most important days of your life after all! Your guests, predominately the women, will attend your wedding...

Recently I have been introduced to the programme 'say yes to the dress' and I have to say I am hooked. The programme is centred around bride's choosing their perfect wedding dress in bridal boutiques based in New York and Atlanta. The bride's bring their families along, sometimes including their groom to be, and try on all different dresses made...

Taking her cue from Amal Clooney, Sophie Hunter the new wife of Benedict Cumberbatch, last week revealed the stunning Valentino gown she wore to marry the Sherlock star to US Vogue. In a stunning shot snapped by Annie Leibovitz the theatre director showed off an intricately embroidered, long sleeve gown crafted from a beautiful silver lace Bridal Fabric. So complex...

If you are an excited bride-to-be on the hunt for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, whether it be your own gown, your bridesmaid dresses or even the cravats and ties that your groom and his groomsmen will be wearing, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of...

If you  are an excited bride-to-be looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of satins, crepes and chiffons that are all wonderful choices for bridal and bridesmaid outfits, and in today's blog I'll be suggesting a few that we...

We offer a wide selection of Bridal Fabrics perfect for any bride to be whether you are opting for a classic design or a more contemporary style of gown. These days, anything goes when it comes to selecting your perfect fabric for your dream gown however there are certain fabrics that are considered traditional Bridal Fabrics and are some of...