Bridalwear - A World Market Review

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Outlook
Bridalwear: An Extravagant Market Studded with Optimism & Cheer
A Peek Into Who’s Leading the Pack
Bridalwear: A Synopsized Sketch of Present Industry Scenario
Year 2007, A Snapshot
Year 2006, A Curtain Raiser
Wedding Spends in Year 2006
"The Dawn of the Millennials"
Enduring Fashion Trends in Bridal Wear Through 2006: Lessons Learnt Along the Way
Sounds of Sweetly Chiming Wedding Bells Fill the Air
The Bridal Industry: Not An Easy Prey to the Slowdown
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 Jewelry 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 September 9/11…Not a Deterrent
Insight into Strategic Moves of Leading Retailers in the Recent Past
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
3.FLAMBOYANT TRENDS IN BRIDALWEAR
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 in the Recent Past
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
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 Jewelry
Bridal Jewelry: A Tantalizing Headway to Branding
Jewelry: 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.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
ITOCHU Divests Stake in Affiliate Company
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
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
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.MAJOR 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)
7.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
8.THE UNITED STATES
Wedding Trends in a Capsule
Wedding Statistics in the US
Bridal Jewelry Industry
Bridal Watch: An Emerging Category in the Bridal Market
Engagement-A Golden Period for the Couple
Bridal Magazines Provide Guidance
9.CANADA
10.JAPAN
Japan Succumbs to the Charms of Western-Styled Weddings
Rental Wedding Outfits in Japan- Not So Uncommon
Rise in Overseas Weddings
11.EUROPE
a.France
b.Germany
c.The United Kingdom
d.Italy
e.Spain
f.Scandinavia
g.Rest of Europe
12.AUSTRALIA
13.LATIN AMERICA
14.REST OF WORLD
Major 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
Gowns-Vital Couture in Philippines
Middle East
Middle East Bridal Market Faces Boom
Exhibits
Table 1: Annual Number of Marriages Per 1000 People by Geographic Regions
Table 2: Breakdown of Wedding Spends Per Wedding in the US - 2006 (In US$ Thousands)
Table 3: Global Bridalwear Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of the Global Bridalwear Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 5: Percentage Breakdown of the US Online Wedding Market by Category
Table 6: Number of Marriages in the United States –
Table 7: Percentage Breakdown of Wedding Costs in the US by Wedding Related Activities
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of US Bridal Jewelry Market by Revenues –
Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of the US Diamond Engagement Rings Market by Style –
Table 10: Bridalwear Market in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 11: Bridalwear Market in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 12: Bridalwear Market in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 13: Bridalwear Market by Country/ Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Bridalwear Market by Country/Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 15: Bridalwear Market in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 16: Bridalwear Market in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 17: Bridalwear Market in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 18: Bridalwear Market in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 19: Bridalwear Market in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 20: Bridalwear Market in Scandinavia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 21: Bridalwear Market in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 22: Bridalwear Market in Australia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 23: Bridalwear Market in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 24: Average Wedding Expenditure along with Wedding Activities (in Percentages)
Table 25: Bridalwear Market in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Companies Profiled