Fashion Archives - Elizabeth Duncan Events

Featured On: United with Love

July 13, 2015 by Elizabeth

One had so much fun designing our annual Runway to Table styled shoot. This year, the stunning Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall provided the ideal backdrop for seven event designs inspired by this season’s hottest runway trends. Our first look, Check the Box, was featured on United with Love this week. Be sure to check back each week for a new Runway to Table inspiration. For more ideas on incorporating this runway trend into your next event, check out our Pinterest board.

Runway Trend: Gingham, plaid, check patterns

Designer Inspiration: Derek Lam

Credits:

Styling: Elizabeth Duncan Events

Photography: Sweet Tea Photography

Floral Décor: Philippa Tarrant

Venue: Shakespeare Theatre Company Sidney Harman Hall

Printed Materials: Winifred Paper

Linens and Flatware: Party Rental

China, Glassware and Chairs: DC Rental

DIY Bread Sleeve Placecards

2015 Runway Trends

March 20, 2015 by Elizabeth

In Part Two of our 2015 Trends Report, we take a look at the hottest looks straight off the fashion runways. We’ve collected lots of pins from the 2015 collections on our 2015 Runway Trends Pinterest Board, so be sure to jump over and check out all of the gorgeous looks.

Here are the hottest fashion trends we predict will have a significant influence on upcoming event design. We’re in the final stages of prepping our annual Runway to Table shoot where we’ll show you how to incorporate these runway trends into your next event. Stay tuned!

Colors to Watch: Ice Blue, Yellow, Red

Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, Naeem Khan

White Swan: Wedding White for Everyday and Feather Details

Oscar De La Renta, Christian Siriano, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli

Ballerina: Tulle Skirts and Delicate Bodices

Ralph & Russo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Giambattista Valli, Giambattista Valli

Exquisite Beading and Embellishment

Chanel, Valentino, Chanel, Elie Saab

Check, Please: Gingham and Plaid

Zuhair Murad, Balmain, Marco De Vincenzo, Diane von Furstenberg

Rainbow Bright: Multi-colored Stripes and Patterns

Valentino, Peter Pilotto, Balmain, Chanel

Leather and Lacing

Givenchy, Gucci, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Hervé Léger by Max Azria

Pleating

Alexander Wang, Rebecca Taylor, Tome, Zimmermann

1970s Nostalgia

Chloé, Coach, Rebecca Taylor, Emilio Pucci

For all photo credits and more runway inspiration, visit our 2015 Runway Trends Board on Pinterest.

#BTS: 2015 Fall Bridal Market

October 29, 2014 by Elizabeth

We had an amazing time at Bridal Fashion Week in New York a couple weeks ago. Be sure to check out next year’s bridal trends in these reports by Junebug Weddings (here and here), Style Me Pretty and Martha Stewart Weddings. There are so many gorgeous gowns coming into stores soon and we can’t wait to see them on our 2015 brides! We were especially excited to meet a few new faces that we think are “Ones to Watch.”

If you like dramatic lines, the finest European silks and handmade laces, and totally original textures and fabric details, slip into Giuseppe Papini

For feminine, romantic whimsy, you’ll love David Fielden

For stylish, totally wearable bridesmaid dresses, look no further than Kirribilla

Featured on: Junebug Weddings

September 8, 2014 by Elizabeth

We were delighted when Junebug Weddings contacted us about featuring our Runway to Table 2014 Photoshoot on the What Junebug Loves blog. Check out all the pretty details of how we drew inspiration from this year’s hottest runway trends to design fashion-forward event designs.

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Thanks again to our fabulous vendor team:

Photography: Sweet Tea Photography

Floral Design: Sidra Forman Flowers

Equipment Rentals: DC Rental

Styling and Design: Elizabeth Duncan Events

Runway to Table 2014: Paint the Town

August 25, 2014 by Elizabeth

We took inspiration from one of this season’s hottest runway trends and created a colorful and creative design perfect for your next fundraiser or dinner party. Featured on United with Love. Learn how to DIY your own dip-dyed napkins here. For more painted event design inspiration, follow our Pinterest board.

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Special thanks to our fabulous vendor friends who helped make the shoot possible. If you want this look for your next event, be sure to contact them!

Photography: Sweet Tea Photography

Floral Design: Sidra Forman Flowers

Equipment Rentals: DC Rental

Styling and Design: Elizabeth Duncan Events

Runway to Table 2014: Blue and Orange

June 9, 2014 by Elizabeth

Inspired by this year’s hottest runway trends, we created event designs ideal for the fashionista hostess. Be sure to check out our blue and orange-inspired design below and in the feature on United with Love.

Some DIY elements we had fun creating with materials from places like Michael’s, HomeGoods and JoAnn Fabrics include:

Hand-painted table numbers
Gilded fruits
Personal collection of blue and white vases and candlesticks
Figurine accents

For more ideas on how to incorporate this season’s color trends into your next event, check out our Pinterest board.

Special thanks to our fabulous vendor friends who helped make the shoot possible. If you want this look for your next event, be sure to contact them!

Photography: Sweet Tea Photography

Floral Design: Sidra Forman Flowers

Equipment Rentals: DC Rental

Styling and Design: Elizabeth Duncan Events

Runway to Table 2014: Embroidery

June 5, 2014 by Elizabeth

Inspired by this year’s hottest runway trends, we created event designs ideal for the fashionista hostess. Be sure to check out the Embroidery-inspired designs below and in the feature on United with Love.

Some DIY elements we had fun creating with materials from places like Michael’s, HomeGoods and JoAnn Fabrics include:

Table numbers
Gilded fruits and vegetables
Napkin holders
Deer antlers

For more ideas on how to incorporate this fashion trend into your next event, check out our Pinterest board.

Special thanks to our fabulous vendor friends who helped make the shoot possible. If you want this look for your next event, be sure to contact them!

Photography: Sweet Tea Photography

Floral Design: Sidra Forman Flowers

Equipment Rentals: DC Rental

Styling and Design: Elizabeth Duncan Events

2014 Runway Trends

April 23, 2014 by Elizabeth

Inspiration for event design can come from a variety of places. One industry that directly influences us is fashion. The colors, fabric details, eras that are hot one year on the runway will often be the hot new look in events months later. Here are a few of the 2014 runway trends we are watching.

Colors: Grey, Bright Blue, Orange

Alberta Ferretti, Ralph Lauren, Christian Siriano

Details: Extraordinary Embroidery, Painted Effects, Cut Out

Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Temperley, Pucci

Chanel, Monique Lhuillier, Isa Arfen, Burberry Prorsum

Thom Browne, Balmain, Stephane Rolland, Tony Ward

For all photo credits and more runway inspiration, visit our 2014 Runway Trends Board on Pinterest.

Featured On: United with Love

July 25, 2013 by Elizabeth

Metallics, the third and final look from our Runway to Table Photoshoot is featured on United with Love today. Again, a huge thanks to all the vendors who helped make this such a fun and fabulous experience.

2013 Trend Report

April 8, 2013 by Elizabeth

It’s that time of year again – our annual Trend Report. We’ve been collecting ideas, articles and photos like crazy to come up with our predictions for how fashion, interior design and food trends will influence the event industry in 2013 and beyond.

Photo Credits: VogueUK, Elle Decor, Bon Appetit

Coming up, we will show you how to incorporate this year’s latest trends into your events. In the meantime, check out our Pinterest boards and these articles to see what trends we’re tracking.