Bridalwear
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Bridalwear Market Research Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bridalwear in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 121 companies including many key and niche players such as Alfred Angelo, Inc., Creations Bridal & Fabric Boutique, David's Bridal Inc., Harrods Ltd, Helen Rodrigues, Justin Alexander Limited, JLM Couture Inc, Macy's, Inc., Paloma Blanca, and Pronuptia De Paris S.A. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

• 1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
  • Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
  • Disclaimers
  • Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
  • Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
  • Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• 2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
  • Outlook
  • Bridalwear: An Extravagant Market Studded with Optimism & Cheer
  • Latest Trends in the Market
  • Industry Slows Down During Recession, Eases in 2010
  • Brides Prefer New, Haute Couture Wedding Gown Designs in Year 2009
  • A Peek Into Who's Leading the Pack
  • Bridalwear: A Synopsized Sketch of Industry Scenario
  • Year 2009
  • Year 2006
  • Wedding Spends in Year 2006
  • "The Dawn of the Millennials"
  • Enduring Fashion Trends in Bridal Wear Through 2010: Lessons Learnt Along the Way
  • Sounds of Sweetly Chiming Wedding Bells Fill the Air
  • The Bridal Industry: Not An Easy Prey to the Slowdown Following the Terrorist Attacks
  • Designers of Bridalwear Scurry to the Drawing Board
  • Bridal Magazines: A Prime Advertising Medium
  • Purchasing Trends of Young Couples
  • Cost-Conscious Brides Make a Tough Bargain
  • Craving for More: The Gen-X Bride
  • The Modern Informed Bride: No Longer an Easy Prey
  • Bridal Magazines: Sharpening Views
  • Manufacturers' Trap: Catching them Young
  • Appeasing the Information Savvy Bride: An all-time Cliché for Soaring Sales
  • Dynamics of the Bridal Industry
  • Highly Competitive
  • Capsulated Trends
  • Bridal Shops
  • Bridal Boutiques
  • Promotional Strategies
  • A Psychographic Profile of Bridal Jewellery Shoppers
  • Innovation that Goes into Earning that "Fast Buck"
  • Bridal Registry Industry: Break Free Lifestyles Stir up Sales
  • Bridal Business: Selling Beyond the Bridals
  • The Tragedy of 9/11...Not a Deterrent
  • Insight into Strategic Moves of Leading Retailers - A Historic Perspective
  • Neiman Marcus Spreads the Enticing Net
  • Dayleen Intimates: Surfing the Market on New Creations
  • Alfred Angelo's Spring 2003 Collection
  • Vanderbilt and Seasons offer Vanderbilt Trousseau
  • Snippets from Across the Globe
  • Bridal Watches: Overcoming Saturation
  • UK: A Highly Polarized Market
  • English Brides Revert Back to Tradition
  • Choice of Wedding OutfitsWide as the Ocean
  • China: The Dragon Breathes Fire
  • Japan: Western Winds Overwhelm Oriental Weddings
  • An Intriguing Insight Into Japan's Transition from Arranged Marriages to the Love Union
  • Spain-Second Largest Exporter of Bridal Gowns
  • Indian Brides Shift Gears to Cruise the Trendy Road
  • India Sweats It Out With the Pakistani Designers
  • Indian Weddings Make the Cash Registers Ring
  • Iceland: Icy Cold Business Conditions!
  • Scandinavia: Faring Pretty Well?
• 3.FLAMBOYANT TRENDS IN BRIDALWEAR
  • Top Wedding Dress Trends for 2009-2010: Ranked by Popularity
  • Sizzling With Artistic Innovation
  • Sleek & Sinuous Figure Hugging Designs: Extending a Touch of Spice
  • Scanty Gossamer Gowns: For Today's Cheeky Woman
  • Whites: No Longer the Lone Symbol of Purity
  • Bare Shouldered Gowns Heightening the Need for Jewelry& Finery
  • Embroided Dresses Hit the Spotlight
  • The Sweetheart Neckline: Flirtatiously Feminine
  • Short is Trendy
  • Fabrics: Now Lighter than the Gossamer Summer's Breeze
  • Period Dresses & Bridal Hats Yet to Come Full Circle
  • Slim Fits for That "Perfect Shape"
  • Ball Gowns: Feather Light for Greater Movement
  • "Fairy-Tale" Wedding Gowns for December Weddings
  • Fleeting Colors of Love
  • Diamond Studded Tiaras: A Perfect Fit for the Reigning Queen of the Evening
  • The Rebounding Fashion of Legwear
  • Comfort Overtakes Fashion
  • Lending Charm and Romance to the Bride
  • Dare-to-be-Different Brides Risk It All
  • Recycled Gowns for the Environmentally Concerned Bride
  • Celebrities Set Trends
  • Changing Bridal Trends - A Historic Perspective
  • Bridal Trends in 2003: "Too Hot to Handle"
  • Like a Greek Goddess
  • Vying for the Necklines
  • Bare Shoulders: The New Hot Look
  • Light Dressing to Turn up the Heat
  • Ruffles: Adding Girlish Impishness to Womanliness
  • Bridal Trends in 2002: "A Little Soft Towards Tradition"
  • Ruffles And Lace: A Runaway Hit
  • Femininity Hits the Jewellery Market
  • Glamour & Glitter: An Eye for the Sparkle
  • Simplicity Makes a Comeback Amidst all the Plush Glitter
  • Noteworthy Trends in Bridal Accessories
  • Bridal Accessories: The Crowning Glory of a Bride's Attire
  • Lace: Reining Supreme As a Popular Material for Accessories
  • Crystal, Crystal Glittering Bright
  • Bridal Jewellery
  • Bridal Jewellery: A Tantalizing Headway to Branding
  • Jewellery: Essence of the Bride
  • Return of the Classics: Old Wine in a New Bottle
  • The Urban Classy Bride Prefers Color
  • Brides Succumb to the Charms of Platinum
  • A Peek into What Makes Platinum So Irresistible
  • Bridal Footwear
  • Hey! What's On Your Feet?
  • Bridal Flowers/Bouquets
  • Botanicals: Infusing their Sweet Fragrance
  • Trends in Bridesmaid Dresses
  • Bridesmaids: Getting a Fair Share of the Spotlight
  • What's the Perfect Gift for the Bridesmaids?
• 4.BRIDALWEAR: FREEZE FRAME
  • Bridalwear: A Sneak Preview
  • Mother of the Bride's Gown
  • Bridesmaid's Gown
  • Flower Girl's Gown
  • Mystifying Romance of Beauty and Culture
  • Spicing Up the Wedding Season
  • The Changing Romanticism of Bridal Attire
  • Clothes & Finery Maketh a Bride?
  • Contemporary Brides Break Loose from the Shackles of "TRADITION"
  • The Modern Bride Bares it All
  • Splashing Color All Around
  • Beauty & Mettle Underplay Conservatism
  • Bridal Salons: A Propitious Niche
  • Discount Bridal Service: Bridal Salons go Wired
  • Off the Rack Bridal Gowns: A Runaway Success Among Cost Conscious Brides
• 5.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
  • Fall 2010 Wedding Collection by Vera Wang
  • Antonia Paris Haute Couture Launches New Bridal Wear Collection
  • Urban Outfitters to Roll Out Wedding Dresses and Accessories
  • Nalia Bridal Creations Rolls Out 2010 Bridal Collection in Spain
  • Lunar to Introduce New Bridal Collection
  • RDML Launches New Bridal Wear Collection
  • Vera Wang Launches New Bridal Collection
  • East Introduces Mughal Wedding Collection
  • Lancôme Launches Lotus Bridal Make-up Collection
  • Vivienne Westwood Launches Exclusive Wedding Gowns
  • TACORI Launches Bridal.Evening Collection of Apparel and Accessories
  • Layne Corban Introduces Butterfly, the Handcrafter Bridal Jewels Collection
  • Nayomi Launches Fairouz Bridal Wear Collection
  • Evans Introduces New Bridal Collection
  • Alfred Sung Launches New Bridal Collection
  • Van Cleef & Arpels Launches French Kiss Bridal Collection of Apparel and Jewellery
  • Xterity Bridal Launches New Bridal Collection
  • Lingerie Oasis Introduces Bridal Lingerie Collection
  • Amanté Introduces New Bridal Lingerie Collection
  • Damas Launches Majestic Bridal Jewellery Collection
  • Damas Launches New Bridal Jewellery Collection
  • Topearl.com Introduces New Pearl Jewellery Collection which Includes Bridal Jewellery
  • Sia Art Jewellery Introduces New Bridal Jewellery Collection
  • JP Diamonds.co.uk Introduces Diamond-Studded Wedding Bands
  • Cygnus Fine Jewellery Introduces New Wedding Jewelry Collection
  • Disney Introduces New Wedding Dress
  • Julien Macdonald to Launch Star Bridal Collection Targeted at the High-end Market
  • Evans Unwraps New Bridal Wear Collection
  • Stanislaus Introduces Online Magazine
  • EGC Traders Launches Online Saree Shopping
  • Martha Stewart With Wedgwood Unveils New Tabletop Collection For Nuptial-Bound Couples
• 6.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
  • Max Mara Forays into Bridal Category
  • David's Bridal Launches Online Bridal Dress Collection
  • Maternity Bride Unveils 15 Latest Maternity Wedding Gowns
  • White Clover Introduces 2007 Line of Bridal Crinolines
  • Milano Formal Launches New Website for Wedding and Prom Attire
  • Marks & Spencer Unveils its Initial Wedding Collection
  • Monique Lhuillier to Launch Gowns
  • Priscilla of Boston Group Introduces New Bridal Range
  • Disney to Unveil New Range of Bridal Gowns
  • Badgley Mischka's Bridesmaids Arrive in Australia
• 7.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
  • The Dessy Group Enters into Partnership with Cynthia Rowley
  • Alliance Data Systems and David's Bridal Ink Multi-Year Agreement
  • Macy's to Establish Two New Stores in California
  • David's Bridal Launches a New Store in Manhattan
  • Bloomingdale's to Launch Three New Stores
  • ITOCHU Divests Stake in Affiliate Company
• 8.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
  • Vera Wang Inaugurates its First Bridal Outlet in Australia
  • Federated Divests David's Bridal and Priscilla Businesses
  • Littlewoods to Expand Online Bridalwear Range
  • Macy's Divests After Hours Formalwear Business
  • JCPenney Partners with David's Bridal
  • Tommy Consolidates Karl Lagerfeld Operations
• 9.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
  • Alfred Angelo, Inc. (USA)
  • Creations Bridal & Fabric Boutique (USA)
  • David's Bridal Inc. (USA)
  • Harrods Ltd (UK)
  • Helen Rodrigues (Australia)
  • Justin Alexander Limited (USA)
  • JLM Couture Inc (USA)
  • Macy's, Inc. (USA)
  • Paloma Blanca (Canada)
  • Pronuptia de Paris SA. (France)
• 10.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
• 11.THE UNITED STATES
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Some Interesting Marriage Facts (Year 2008)
  • Recession Induced Trends the US Wedding Industry
  • Bridal Wear Braves Recession While the Larger Wedding Industry Suffers
  • Wedding Planners and Related Businesses Witness Slowdown
  • Designers and Retailers with Low Cost Bridal Collections Stand Better Survival Prospects
  • Wedding Trends in a Capsule
  • A look At Wedding Statistics in 2007: A Recent Past Perspective
  • Bridal Jewelry Industry
  • Bridal Watch: An Emerging Category in the Bridal Market
  • Engagement-A Golden Period for the Couple
  • Bridal Magazines Provide Guidance
  • Key US Players
  • B. Market Analytics
• 12.CANADA
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Weddings Solemnized in Canada - A Historic Perspective
  • Key Player
  • B. Market Analytics
• 13.JAPAN
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Japan Succumbs to the Charms of Western-Styled Weddings
  • A Peek into Japan's Transition from Arranged Marriages to the Love Union
  • Japanese & their Changing Ideologies on Marriage in the 21st Century
  • Rental Wedding Outfits in Japan- Not So Uncommon
  • Rise in Overseas Weddings
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14.EUROPE
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14a.FRANCE
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Key Player
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14b.GERMANY
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14c.THE UNITED KINGDOM
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Wedding Industry in the UK Buckles under the Effect of Recession
  • Bridal Wear Sees no Cutbacks Even in the Face of Global Slowdown
  • Effect of Recession more on Mid-market Bridal Wear than on the high-end market
  • Second-hand Gowns and Rings in Vogue
  • UK Bridal Wear Industry Heads towards a Prolonged Consolidation
  • Too Notoriously Fragmented for Player Comfort
  • A Journey Through the Maze of Wedding Outfit Styles
  • What's Hip & Happening in British Bridal Fashions?
  • Key Players
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14d.ITALY
  • A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • A Quick Primer
  • Key Italian Wedding Statistics - A Historic Perspective
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14e.SPAIN
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Spain- A Major Market for Bridal Wear
  • Marriage-An Expensive Venture
  • Export Scenario
  • Key Players
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14f.SCANDINAVIA
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Bridalwear in Scandinavia Boots a Turn for the Better
  • B. Market Analytics
• 14g.REST OF EUROPE
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Bridalwear Market in Iceland Freezes Over
  • B. Market Analytics
• 15.AUSTRALIA
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • The Negative Impact of Recession on the Australian
  • Key Player
  • B. Market Analytics
• 16.LATIN AMERICA
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • B. Market Analytics
• 17.REST OF WORLD
  • A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Focus on Select Regions
  • China
  • A Sneak Preview into the Chinese Bridal Market
  • Chinese Weddings Catching Fervor
  • Haute Couture Sizzles in Chinese Bridals
  • Marriages- An Adventurous Tour
  • Beijing-A Diamond Mine for Chinese Bridal Market
  • India
  • Indian Brides Go Trendy
  • You Have it, Flaunt it
  • Innovation and Weddings Go Hand in Hand
  • Augmented number of Weddings-Delight for Florist
  • Pakistani Bridal Collections Gain Laurels in Indian Bridal Wear Market
  • Philippines
  • Philippines, a Cheap Destination for Weddings
  • Gowns-Vital Couture in Philippines
  • Middle East
  • Recession could Cause no Dent in the UAE Wedding Industry
  • Middle East Bridal Market Faces Boom
  • B. Market Analytics
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Total Companies Profiled: 121 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 123)
  • Region/CountryPlayers
  • The United States73
  • Canada
  • Europe35
  • France
  • Germany
  • The United Kingdom13
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
  • Africa
  • Middle-East

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