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Wedding Gown

Fashion History / White Gowns

22 January 2024

4 minutes

As white gowns became increasingly popular they began to be seen as symbols of purity and innocence because of the religious association of these colours.

Here’s Why the White Gown Is Worth Much More than Its Price Tag

Recently, a woman in the Queensland state of Australia was accused of scamming away as many as 70 wedding dresses from suspecting brides-to-be. The “quintessential wedding dress” is still an important consideration at Australian weddings even though religious ceremonies do not hold much sway.

By

Lisa J Hackett
Jo Coghlan

Commentary

Young India Fashion Survey 2025

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