In the world of bridal fashion, few spectacles rival the wedding of Venezuela Fury, the 16-year-old daughter of boxing legend Tyson Fury and author Paris Fury. The nuptials, held May 16 on the Isle of Man, have captivated the public eye - not merely for the celebrity lineage or the reported £30,000 honeymoon, but for the sheer scale of the bridal party. Evangeline Designs, a Liverpool-based atelier founded in October by Daisy Miller and Dominique Roberts, crafted 18 cornflower-blue bridesmaid dresses, alongside two gold gowns for Fury's hen nights and six additional ensembles for her honeymoon. The commission has thrust the small label into the global spotlight, with a single social media post of the bridesmaids garnering 25,000 likes overnight. Miller noted the brand is now booked for months, a testament to the enduring allure of custom craftsmanship in an era of fast fashion.
Eighteen bridesmaids may seem extravagant, but the tradition of a bridal party traces back to ancient Rome, where ten witnesses were legally required to solemnize a marriage. Evangeline Designs, which primarily serves the "traveling girls" community - a term for women within the Romani and Irish Traveller cultures - connected with Fury through influencer Atlantis Price. The brand's hand-sewn beading and bespoke fittings echo the meticulous artistry of 19th-century corsetry, where each garment was a labor of love. Miller described Fury as "down-to-earth" and "authentic," a refreshing counterpoint to the opulence. As the lingerie museum knows, the foundation of any great outfit - whether a bridal gown or a bridesmaid dress - lies in the intimate details, from the structure of the bodice to the whisper of silk against skin. Evangeline Designs proves that even in a digital age, the personal touch remains the ultimate luxury.
Originally reported by WWD