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Alonuko is a luxury bespoke British fashion brand, founded by Gbemi Okunlola. The designer takes inspiration from trends all over the world to create looks that make her brides feel entirely elegant. Even more, each piece speaks to the individuality of a bride—with gowns effortlessly made for those with traditional, modern, and contemporary aesthetics! Most recently, actress Danielle Brooks wore a custom creation down the aisle for her 2022 nuptials to Dennis Gelin.
As noted on the brand's website, "Gbemi believes 'a woman should work with their qualities within, to edify her beauty without.' She has created Alonuko to work with the female form, not to hide imperfections or flaws but to accentuate desired features." Ahead, take a look at the label's past and present collections.
Alonuko 2021
Featuring traditional bridal silhouettes, paired with couture craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, Alonuko's 2021 collection fulfills every bridal fashion dream. Keep scrolling for a look at the newest dresses.
Look 1
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The Cut: Strapless trumpet gown
The Material: Crepe
The Wow Factor: The structured back bow and three-dimensional embroidery
Look 2
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The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The elegant floral lace overlay
Look 3
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The Cut: Long sleeve column gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The high middle slit
Look 4
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The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Sequined tulle
The Wow Factor: The black belt and plunging neckline
Look 5
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The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Satin and tulle
The Wow Factor: The crossed tulle bodice and royal ballgown silhouette
Look 6
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The Cut: Bridal suit
The Material: Satin
The Wow Factor: The sleek silhouette of the suit
Look 7
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The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The Regency-era inspired removable overcoat
Look 8
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The Cut: Long sleeve fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Tulle, lace, and crystals
The Wow Factor: The sheer balloon sleeves, crystal embellishments, and high neckline
Look 9
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The Cut: Strapless mermaid
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The cathedral train
Look 10
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The Cut: Off the shoulder A-line gown
The Material: Crepe, mikado, and feathers
The Wow Factor: The detachable overskirt paired with the feather embellishments
Look 11
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The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The sexy sophistication of the sheer illusion bodice and sleeves
Alonuko 2019
Fit for the traditional bride, keep scrolling to view Alonuko's 2019 collection.
Look 1
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The Cut: Strapless mermaid gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The fully embroidered lace bodice
Look 2
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The Cut: Long sleeve ballgown
The Material: Lace, tulle, and sequins
The Wow Factor: The tiered layers of the skirt
Look 3
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The Cut: Trumpet gown
The Material: Tulle and sequins
The Wow Factor: The sequins throughout the gown
Look 4
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The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The sheer lace shoulders
Look 5
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The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The blue velvet belted sash
Look 6
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The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Crepe and tulle
The Wow Factor: The blue velvet belted sash
Look 7
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The Cut: Long sleeve gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The lace open back and sleeves
Look 8
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The Cut: Long sleeve gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The lace overlay throughout the entire gown
Look 9
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The Cut: Strapless ballgown
The Material: Satin
The Wow Factor: The regal simplicity of the dress
Look 10
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The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Satin and tulle
The Wow Factor: The slanted asymmetrical neckline
Look 11
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The Cut: Off-the-shoulder gown
The Material: Lace and crepe
The Wow Factor: The billowing sleeves
Look 12
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The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The plunging neckline
Look 13
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The Cut: One-shoulder gown
The Material: Crepe
The Wow Factor: The asymmetrical flowy shoulder cape
Look 14
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The Cut: Strapless A-line gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional embellishment on the bodice
Look 15
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The Cut: Long sleeve column gown
The Material: Crepe and lace
The Wow Factor: The sheer front paneling on the sleeves
Alonuko 2017
Ahead, the 2017 collection from Alonuko.
Look 1
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Long sleeve silk satin gown.
Look 2
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Long sleeve lace and satin trumpet gown.
Look 3
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Sleeveless ballgown featuring an overskirt.
Look 4
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Long sleeve A-line gown.
Look 5
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Off-the-shoulder lace trumpet gown.
Look 6
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Strapless A-line ballgown.
Look 7
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Sequin column gown.
Look 8
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Sleeveless mermaid satin gown.
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