Spaghetti straps, trousers, open backs: wedding dresses embrace new forms for 2017

As with ready-to-wear, every year wedding attire is updated to reflect new trends, and the 2017 season will be no exception. It is now possible to tie the knot attired in casually elegant wedding trousers, or a racy gown with a plunging backline that is more sensual than ever. Draping, volume, tulle, bustier tops: the princess dress is still the outfit most sought after by brides-to-be who aim to be the star of their special day.

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Spaghetti straps, trousers, open backs: wedding dresses embrace new forms for 2017

Prince ‘Purple Rain’ outfit sold at auction for US$192,000

The items were part of a showcase in the recent “Profiles in History” auction that took place from June 29 to July 1, and were reportedly acquired after a a make-up artist who worked on “Purple Rain” gave the items to her sibling, the original seller, noted Rolling Stone. The 1984 Oscar-winning film is one of the star's most iconic works — although, according to the auction house, the outfit was scheduled to headline their Hollywood Auction before Prince's death on April 21 this year.

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Prince ‘Purple Rain’ outfit sold at auction for US$192,000