Prea James:

latest designer arrival

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Whether you were drawn to the sculpted form of the Penelope Corset, the winged flair of The Bowie or the ethereal romance of the Lana Blouse as you were scrolling the MRS W Instagram feed, you’ll already know - there’s a new designer bridal label hanging from our rails: meet Prea James.

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Threaded with a contemporary elegance and unique spirit that will never get old, the latest arrivals from the celebrated Australian bridal designer fit perfectly within our North East bridal studio’s already covetable offering of pivotal international designers. Driven by a desire to create beautifully crafted, minimalist gowns for the modern, low-key bride, Prea James is a label endlessly inspired by its real brides, a label fuelled by the beauty of simplicity and the relaxed, laid-back nature of its clients and their penchant for fashion-forward detailing. Put simply, the Prea James aesthetic (perfectly described by the Australian brand as “understated elegance”) is one we knew every MRS W bride would simply adore. To introduce the brand to you properly, we thought we’d peruse the rails (imaginary magnifying glass in-hand) and bring you the low down on some of those finer details. Get ready to meet Prea James in all its detailed glory...

PENELOPE CORSET

Part of Prea James’ Riviera 2023 collection, the structural excellence of the Penelope Corset will instantly cause a stir amongst MRS W brides. Described by the label as “a modern take on the classic corset”, this fully-boned design not only delivers a truly innovate bridal piece to the table (we love how the beautifully flared hem sits peeking out a little from the body) but a separate that can be paired with anything from the sheer brilliance of Prea James’ Lana Blouse to the flowing silhouette of the brand’s Sadie Skirt.

Penelope corset

lana blouse

If you’re searching for something unique with an ethereal flair, Prea James’ delicate Lana Blouse is the stuff of bridal dreams. Meticulously constructed, this heavenly separate offers up everything from a kimono-style neckline, to waist-cinching tie and a pair of voluminous, airy sleeves that breathe cool sophistication. Perfect for pairing with the Sadie Skirt (and its fit and flare silhouette), for placing under the structural dream that is the Penelope Corset or wearing with another piece completely, Lana is laced with flexibility and style.

Lana blouse

Winona Mini + THE BOWIE

Infused with a cool 60’s vibe, Prea James’ Winona Mini is perfect for everything from the hen party to the aisle (or second dress). Debuting a gorgeous bell-shaped skirt, thick straps and crisp square neckline, Winona is not only a statement by herself, but a versatile creation that can be paired with other dreamily constructed Prea James accessories, including The Bowie (a sizeable structured bow you’ll never forget). Calmly awaiting you from inside our Northern bridal studio’s walls, she’s got ‘party’ written all over her.

Winona mini

rebecca gown

There’s an enchanting fluidity to Prea James’ bias cut Rebecca gown that we just know you’re going to love. This, coupled with the wedding dress’ subtle waist cutouts delivers an unexpected twist to the design - something we love about Prea James’ creations. They’re fresh, they’re innovative and they’ll always surprise you in the most stylish of ways. Arriving with a sumptuous, low V back in tow, not to mention detachable 100% silk organza petals that sit on the V neckline of the gown, Rebecca is made to make waves in.

Rebecca gown

anouk gown

Crafted from a truly mesmerising new jacquard, Prea James’ Anouk wedding dress brings a fabulously decadent texture to the table for the 2023 bride and beyond. With a fully boned under-bust bodice beneath, alongside a charmingly curved neckline with V cut out and sublime open back, Anouk is everything the glamorous modern bride with a weakness for cool styling has been waiting for. And, why not bring a little more drama to the table by teaming her chic silhouette with the matching jacquard detachable puff sleeves? We know, we love them too.

Anouk