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A bridal industry shake up

Daphne Newman joins The Afterwhite

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There has been a major shift in bridal that has us talking! 

Acclaimed brand Daphne Newman that produces meticulously crafted bridal robes and veils and sister brand The Afterwhite, have had a dynamic shift in their brand evolution. 

The Afterwhite, founded by Newman's daughter Raquelle Kilotaitis is stepping into the spotlight and Daphne Newman is joining its curated edit as a featured designer. The move is intended to honour Daphne Newman as the generational roots that have enabled The Afterwhite’s success. 

The Afterwhite delivers on runway calibre, yet affordable bridal wear options that can be bought directly on the site. The chic bride-to-be looks cater to all bridal wear needed for every moment from the main event to bachelorette looks and wedding parties.

With expertise as not only a curator, but a manufacturer and designer, The Afterwhite is uniquely positioned to deliver a new standard of knowledge and experience to its brides and designers. Other notable designers available through The Afterwhite include retrofete, Shona Joy, Charo Ruiz and ROCCOCO SAND.

As a third-generation female entrepreneur, bridalwear is in Raquelle's DNA. Her editorial styling has been featured in notable publications, including Vogue and Vogue UK, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides, The Lane, Coveteur, Fashion, Elle and People. Raquelle’s personal style? The more embellished, the better.

Head to https://www.theafterwhite.com to discover more!

Modern online edits for every moment to the main event


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Fear not, Daphne Newman will continue to deliver the impeccable quality and style brides covet. Brides can expect RTW luxurious veils, bridal robes and a small edit of hair accessories.

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Shop Daphne Newman's magical collection directly on The Afterwhite. Her quality and style has been covet by brides since the creation of the brand in 2016. Showing the Lucia Short Bridal Robe

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Raquelle Kilotaitis, is honoured to continue the brands’ matriarchy in bridal design, manufacturing and curation. This business transition represents a necessary, exciting business shift towards entrepreneurial fulfillment and market demand; most significantly, it honours Daphne Newman as the generational roots that in part make The Afterwhite’s success and evolution possible.

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The figure flattering designs of V. Chapman never disappoint more do they fail to turn heads Like the Naomi midi dress.

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The Afterwhite also carries fabulous swimwear in different shades of white such as the Tropez Tie-Up One Piece by Montce.

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Shona Joy’s Frill Cuff Bias Midi Dress marries vintage details with a modern silhouette

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Rococo Sand’s wildly romantic, the Leas sleeveless printed maxi dress is made from a flowy printed fabric in the softest shade of your something blue for a perfect pre-wedding celebration. 


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Endless summer style with Charo Ruiz’ Gina maxi shirt which matches perfectly with the Tessa Top.

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Quick buy’s and delivery on the products The Afterwhite offers. We have to admit the shiny, sparkly options caught our eyes. Retrofete’s April dress is swanky and chic - a nod to the iconic 20’s era. 

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Discover a novel, modern edit for every moment to the main event - your antidote to endless scouring for shades of white and the in-between. 

Photography: Lauren Schulz // @laurenschulzvisuals

www.theafterwhite.com

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