Bridalwear

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Cost-Consciousness – The Riding Theme in the Wedding Circuit
Trends for 2012
Industry Slows Down During Recession, Eases in 2010
Table 1: Dissection of Wedding Spends Per Wedding in US (2006 & 2010): Dollar Breakdown by Categories - Photography/Video, Attendants' Gifts, Wedding Rings, Bouquets/Other Flowers, Wedding Attire (Brides' and Grooms'),and Engagement Rings. (In US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Brides Prefer New, Haute Couture Wedding Gown Designs in Year 2009
Table 2: Annual Number of Marriages Per 1000 People by Geographic Regions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Bridal Wear: A Synopsized Sketch of Industry Scenario
Year 2009
Table 3: Global Spend on Wedding (2011): Percentage Breakdown by Areas – Hall & Catering, Wedding Ring, Bridal Attire, Photos & Video, Wedding Gown, DJ Entertainment and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Noteworthy Trends
“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
Designers of Bridal Wear Scurry to the Drawing Board
Bridal Magazines: A Prime Advertising Medium
Purchasing Trends of Young Couples
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
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?
2.FLAMBOYANT TRENDS IN BRIDAL WEAR
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
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?
3.BRIDAL WEAR: FREEZE FRAME
Bridal Wear: 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
4.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/ INNOVATIONS
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
5.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
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
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
6.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
7.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Bloomingdale's to Launch Three New Stores
ITOCHU Divests Stake in Affiliate Company
Vera Wang Inaugurates its First Bridal Outlet in Australia
Federated Divests David’s Bridal and Priscilla Businesses
Littlewoods to Expand Online Bridal Wear Range
Macy’s Divests After Hours Formalwear Business
JCPenney Partners with David’s Bridal
Tommy Consolidates Karl Lagerfeld Operations
8.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)
9.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bridal Wear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review of Bridal Wear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for the Years 2003 through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Bridal Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Wedding Trends in a Capsule
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
Table 7: The US Online Wedding Market: Percentage Breakdown by Top Purchased Wedding Related Products and Services (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Some Interesting Marriage Facts (Year 2008)
A look at Wedding Statistics in 2007: Historic Review
Table 8: Number of Marriages in the United States: Breakdown by State for the Year 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: Average Wedding Costs in the United States: A Comparison for the Years 1990, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2010 (In US$ 000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: Breakdown of Wedding Costs by Wedding Related Activities (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: Family Member’s Contribution at the Time of Wedding (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Bridal Jewelry Industry
Table 12: US Men’s Jewelry Market (2011): Percentage Sales Breakdown by Jewelry Type – Ring, Wedding Jewelry, Necklace, Bracelet, Cufflinks, Tie tack/bar, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: US Bridal Jewelry Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues from Wedding Related Jewelry- Engagement Rings (Diamond only and Non-diamond), Weddings Rings (Diamond and Non-diamond) and Other Bridal Jewelry (Diamond and Non-diamond)- Ranked in terms of Volume (In Millions) and Value (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
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
Table 14: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: US Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Weddings Solemnized in Canada – A Historic Review
Table 16: Number of Marriages in Canada: Breakdown by State/Province for the Years 2000 - 2003 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 17: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: Canadian Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.JAPAN
A. Market 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
Table 19: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: Japanese Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.EUROPE
Market Analytics
Table 21: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bridal Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy ,The UK, Spain, Scandinavia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: European Historic Review of Bridal Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy ,The UK, Spain, Scandinavia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: European 15-Year Perspective for Bridal wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy ,The UK, Spain, Scandinavia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 24: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: French Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4b.GERMANY
Market Analytics
Table 26: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: German Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4d.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
A Quick Primer
Key Italian Wedding Statistics - A Historic Review
B. Market Analytics
Table 28: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: Italian Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market 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 Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 30: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: UK Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4e.SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Spain – A Major Market for Bridal Wear
Marriage – An Expensive Venture
Export Scenario
Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 32: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: Spanish Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4f.SCANDINAVIA
A. Market Analysis
Bridal Wear in Scandinavia Boots a Turn for the Better
B. Market Analytics
Table 34: Scandinavian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: Scandinavian Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4g.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Bridal Wear Market in Iceland Freezes Over
B. Market Analytics
Table 36: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: Rest of Europe Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.AUSTRALIA
Market Analytics
Table 38: Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: Australian Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6.LATIN AMERICA
Market Analytics
Table 40: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: Latin American Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7.REST OF WORLD
A. Market 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
Table 42: Average Wedding Expenditure along with Wedding Activities (In Percentages) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
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
The Middle East
Recession could Cause no Dent in the UAE Wedding Industry
Middle East Bridal Market Faces Boom
B. Market Analytics
Table 43: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: Rest of World Market Historic Review of Bridal Wear with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 120 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 122)
The United States (72)
Canada (5)
Europe (36)
-France (2)
-Germany (2)
-The United Kingdom (13)
-Italy (8)
-Spain (7)
-Rest of Europe (4)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (6)
Africa (1)
Middle East (2)

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