Last week, Fearne Cotton shocked fans by marrying her long time boyfriend, Ronnie Wood's son, Jesse in a low key ceremony. Fearne wore a Emilio Pucci gown which was custom made by the brand's creative director, Peter Dundas. Rather than opting for a large, traditional wedding gown Fearne chose a more boho style dress with added 'bling'. The dress featured...
Satin is one of the most widely used Bridal Fabrics and is most certainly one of our best sellers year after year, largely due to it's luxurious glossy appearance and smooth to the touch finish. Satin is a beautiful fabric to wear and feels wonderful against the skin and due to it's extravagant presentation is often used as a cost...
One of the most important pieces of clothing you will ever own and wear is a wedding dress. It is the one day that everybody will be looking at you and admiring your outfit, plus you will have lots of photos to remember it, so it is important to have something that reflects your style. With dresses in the shops...
Chiffon is often used as a Bridal Fabric both past as present due to its unique flow and sheer appearance creating an elegant and feminine look for your special day. Here at Calico Laine we stock a variety of Chiffons including regular Chiffon, Extra Wide Chiffon, Cationic Chiffon and Georgette which are all perfect Bridal Fabrics. Chiffon is a great...
If you are getting married soon and looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your big day, look no further than our massive selection available here at Calico Laine. With so many different Fabrics, colours and textures available, there is bound to be something to suit you and make your wedding that much more special. Popular in Bridal gowns at...
In recent years, Lace has experienced resurgence as a Bridal Fabric with it's leap in popularity being largely attributed to the stunning Sarah Burton for McQueen gown worn by Catherine Middleton for her 2011 nuptials to Prince William. However in reality, Lace has been one of the most popular Bridal Fabrics for decades. Lace first rose to prominence as a...
Bridal Fabrics are very popular here at Calico Laine as the fabrics we offer make top quality wedding attire whether for the wedding gown itself or bridesmaid dresses. Microfibre is one of our popular fabrics for Dressmaking projects to create beautiful evening gowns and also as a Bridal Fabric to make stunning wedding attire. Microfibre is a great quality polyester...
When we are updating our collections here at Calico Laine HQ, it is important to always keep and eye on upcoming trends both on the catwalk and on what celebrities are wearing and this is no different when it comes to Bridal Fabrics. Lace has been one of the most popular Bridal Fabrics since the 2011 wedding of Prince William...
On your wedding day you want to look the best you can with everyones eyes on you which is why you need to choose the perfect fabric for your Bridal Gown. One of our most popular Bridal Fabrics is Lace due to its unique and elegant appearance making it a beautiful feature on a bridal gown. Many celebrities have also...
One of the most popular types of Dressmaking Fabric that we sell here at Calico Laine is Satin – and with so many different kinds and colours to choose from, it’s hardly surprising. Satin Fabrics have always been regarded as lustrous and luxurious, and was the first choice Fabric for 14th century England royal courts. Today, they are still considered...