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Claire Pettibone Fall 2023 Bridal

Photos by Sy Photography / Courtesy of Claire Pettibone

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The "Romantique" collection by Claire Pettibone, Spring 2016.

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Today’s compilation:

The Best of Personal Records 1989 Disco / Post-Disco / Eurodisco / Electro / Boogie

Despite only existing between around '83 to '86, the New York-based dance label Personal Records possessed an uncanny ability in churning out floor-burning bangers. In just less than four years, and without the assistance of any major label, they managed to chart twenty-eight of their own releases. That's a lot, folks!

Personal was co-founded by famed disco producer Jurgen Korduletsch and record biz executive Don Oriolo. And here's a fun bit of trivia about Oriolo: he also ran the Felix the Cat brand. It was actually his dad who created Felix—as well as Casper the Friendly Ghost—and when he died, Don took over operations for Felix. So, if you've ever wondered why Felix appeared to have this sudden resurgence in the 80s and 90s, it's because the co-owner of this excellent 80s dance label was the one who was pulling the strings! Neat, huh?

Anyway, there's few things in this world that I love more than 80s club music. Just a total hodgepodge of stuff like disco, post-disco, boogie, funk, R&B, soul, hi-NRG, electro, hip hop, dance-rock, freestyle, synthpop, house, dance-pop, and new wave, all flowing carefreely through each other. Never has music really felt more like a melting pot than when it was played on a 1980s dancefloor. Purely unprecedented peak eclecticism that I don't think we're ever going to see again.

And Personal contributed to that spirit of dynamism with their own catalog, which this compilation manages to provide a retrospective of in eleven songs. Personal's stuff lit up New York clubs, but not all of it was made by New Yorkers. In fact, four of the songs on here were actually licensed from Germany, including probably the album's most popular song, George Kranz's "Din Daa Daa," a peculiar, onomatopoeia-heavy, beatboxing precursor that was featured on the soundtrack for none other than Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. And the other three German-made tracks come courtesy of a guy named Fancy, whose "Chinese Eyes" sure as shit hasn't aged well at all lyrically, but sonically, it's something of a new wave-synthpop-Eurodisco masterpiece. Kranz's song hit #1 on Billboard's dance chart, while "Chinese Eyes" peaked at #2.

Also, do you remember that 1991 dance-pop-house piece of cotton candy fluff, "Touch Me (All Night Long)" by Cathy Dennis (I actually posted about it a while back...you think you haven't heard from Dennis since that song came out, but trust me, you have.)? Did you know it's actually a cover of a 9½-minute freestyle-electro-post-disco bop by Wish & Fonda Rae? The original's far less known than Dennis' version, but it still peaked at #5 on the US dance chart and it was also featured in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2. It's co-produced by the great and recently departed Patrick Adams (he made up half of Wish), who shows up in a couple other places on this comp too, including "Let's Change It Up" by Inner Life, a studio group fronted by Jocelyn Brown that he was also a member of.

Oh, and eminent 80s producer-remixer extraordinaire Shep Pettibone is on here as well, providing his signature sound in Clair Hicks & Love Exchange's "Push Push (In the Bush)," which, come to think of it...do you think that provided some inspiration for "What What (In the Butt)"? 😂

And one last thing! She's not on here at all, but Lisa Lisa was actually also signed to Personal Records for some time. They licensed her hit debut single, "I Wonder If I Take You Home," which Korduletsch and Oriolo both had a hand in producing, to CBS Records for a European compilation called Breakdancing, and it led to her getting signed to Columbia. Just another feather for this powerful, yet ultimately fleeting 80s dance label to wear in its cap.

Highlights:

George Kranz - "Din Daa Daa" Wish featuring Fonda Rae - "Touch Me" Fancy - "Chinese Eyes" Fancy - "Come Inside" Clair Hicks & Love Exchange - "Push Push (In the Bush)" Fancy - "Check It Out" Claudja Barry - "Born to Love" Inner Life - "Let's Change It Up"

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Bridal Trends for Spring/Summer 2025 According to New York Bridal Week

New York Bridal Fashion Week recently concluded its spring edition, marking a return to lavish celebrations in the wake of a post-pandemic lull in wedding events. While not much groundbreaking news emerged during the event, designers displayed continued confidence in the bridal sector.

One notable return was Idan Cohen, who showcased two new lines, Idan and Idan Atelier, after a hiatus since 2019. Another highlight was Claire Pettibone, who celebrated the opening of her Manhattan store alongside other brands aiming to reach New York consumers.

Newcomers like Alejandra Alonso Rojas and Tanner Fletcher also made waves. Alonso Rojas introduced her debut 'Blank Canvas' collection, allowing customers to customize styles. Meanwhile, Fletcher expanded into genderfluid bridal wear, aiming to challenge industry norms.

Many collections showcased traditional styles with a modern twist, catering to contemporary brides. One standout trend was the 'coquette' fashion trend, adding a playful and romantic touch to gowns with elements like puffy sleeves, bows, ruffles, and gingham chiffon.

Vintage-inspired designs, particularly from the 1950s, were prevalent, with ankle-length A-line dresses featuring modern updates like exaggerated bows or pleated hemlines. The 1980s also made a comeback with voluminous gowns adorned with puffy sleeves and extravagant embellishments.

Sculptural shapes were prominent, often featuring overflowing waistlines and 3D florals. Oversized back bows added drama to minimalist silhouettes, while 18th-century influences were seen in practical adaptations of pannier designs and embossed florals.

Casual minis gained popularity, offering options for reception wear or a more relaxed wedding look. Scarves emerged as a standout accessory, draped elegantly over the back. Pastel colors subtly infused into floral embroidery or prints offered a hint of alternative tones without overpowering the traditional bridal palette.

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage CLAIRE PETTIBONE Lace Asymmetrical Maxi Slip Dress XS.

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Ich lief auf der aufgewühlten Flut und tanzte

„Jede Kollektion entwickelt sich weiter und reagiert auf aktuelle Trends und kulturelle Konversationen. Für die 03/-Kollektion wollte ich durch aufsehenerregende Designs und fließende Silhouetten alle Menschen ansprechen. tiefe Ausschnitte, hohe Schlitze, transparente Stoffe und ein Paar unerwarteter Kerle.

, Komm und nimm mich aus dieser langweiligen Welt heraus, denn ich würde mit dir auf dem Wind reiten, auf der aufgewühlten Flut rennen und auf den Bergen tanzen wie eine Flamme!“ – The Land of Heart’s Diry von William Butler Yeats (bereitgestellt von Claire Pettibone, Designerin und Kreativdirektorin)

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vous aimerez aussi cette robe brodée métallisée argentée

26. Silver Lace Glam Claire Pettibone nous apporte une autre robe de mariée en dentelle métallique avec cette robe glamour en dentelle métallique argentée, Ce look est intemporel, glamour et tendance - et on adore ! 27. Broderie argentée Si vous aimez le style précédent, vous adorerez également cette robe brodée en métal argenté robe de mariée chic, Un style tout aussi glamour et intemporel de Claire Pettibone, mais cette fois avec une broderie argentée complexe Goodrobe, Une façon classique de porter des pièces métallisées lors de votre grand jour. 28. Royal Metallics Une robe de bal royale avec de superbes accents floraux métalliques qui font ressortir ce style, Cette robe frappe juste la bonne note avec des accents métalliques tout en restant traditionnelle. ​ 29. Abstract Metallics Les détails métalliques abstraits de cette prochaine robe de mariée ajoutent une touche radicalement moderne au look. Et on adore ça ! 30. Combinaison dorée Faites une grande déclaration le jour de votre mariage avec cette combinaison métallique à paillettes dorées. Ce serait parfait pour une réception de mariage second look!

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Blue Clair by Claire Pettibone Pj set.

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Claire Pettibone The Evolution Bridal Collection - Chrysalis Gown

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