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Founded by designer Gbemi Okunlola, Alonuko is a luxury bespoke British fashion brand that services brides from around the world. Within each collection, the designer aims to craft dresses that speak to the individuality of a bride, curating gowns for those with traditional, modern, and contemporary aesthetics.
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 2023
Titled "The Mariposa Collection", Alonuko's 2023 line is full of intricately designed pieces, in an array of silhouettes from sleek A-line dresses to sumptuous ball gowns. However, it's Okunlola's unique use of fabric to create structural designs that truly allows this collection to stand out among the rest. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Look 1
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The Cut: Strapless sheath gown with a detachable overskirt
The Material: Organza and beading
The Wow Factor: The allover beading
Look 2
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The Cut: Long-sleeve trumpet gown
The Material: Illusion tulle and crystal beads
The Wow Factor: The illusion sleeves
Look 3
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The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ball gown
The Material: Heavy crepe
The Wow Factor: The simple and sleek design
Look 4
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The Cut: Long-sleeve, fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The lace neckline and bell sleeves
Look 5
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The Cut: Fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Organza
The Wow Factor: The voluminous off-the-shoulder sleeves
Look 6
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The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Tulle, sequins, and beading
The Wow Factor: The ruffled tulle mermaid hemline
Look 7
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The Cut: Long-sleeve, fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Beading and mesh
The Wow Factor: The intricately beaded sheer sleeves
Look 8
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The Cut: Long-sleeve ball gown
The Material: Lace and organza
The Wow Factor: The sheer lace bodice and sleeves
Look 9
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The Cut: Off-the-shoulder column gown
The Material: Fine beaded lace, organza, and feathers
The Wow Factor: The feather details on the hemline
Look 10
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The Cut: Long-sleeve column gown
The Material: Tulle and sequins
The Wow Factor: The showstopping overskirt and matching veil
Alonuko 2022
For her 2022 collection, Okunlola's inspiration seems to come from the curves and silhouette of a woman's body, lending itself to a collection for brides with bold and sultry aesthetics. Though the line features barely-there and body-hugging silhouettes, there are also pieces that nod to wedding fashion traditions, further emphasizing the range of styles available in every Alonuko collection. Take a look below to see the full "Empress" collection.
Look 1
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The Cut: Strapless trumpet gown with a ruched corset bodice
The Material: Tulle and crystals
The Wow Factor: The sumptuous gathered tulle hemline
Look 2
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The Cut: Long-sleeve, fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: The sheer neckline and sleeves
Look 3
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The Cut: Long-sleeve gown with a detachable overshirt
The Material: Tulle and feathers
The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional feather embroidery
Look 4
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The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Feathers and crepe
The Wow Factor: The feather off-the-shoulder neckline
Look 5
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The Cut: Long-sleeve ball gown
The Material: Chantilly lace, glass beads, and sequin
The Wow Factor: The embroidered illusion bodice
Look 6
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The Cut: Strapless gown
The Material: Italian silk Mikado and organza
The Wow Factor: The off-the-shoulder organza neckline and detachable scatter pearl gloves
Look 7
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The Cut: Off-the-shoulder mermaid gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The tulle mermaid hemline
Look 8
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The Cut: Long-sleeve sheath dress with a removable overskirt
The Material: Lace and glass beading
The Wow Factor: The illusion bodice embellished with glass beads
Look 9
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The Cut: Strapless mermaid gown
The Material: Ruffled organza and lace
The Wow Factor: The large side cutouts
Look 10
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The Cut: Strapless ball gown
The Material: Tulle and glass beads
The Wow Factor: The hand-embroidered leaf-motif details on the bodice
Look 11
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The Cut: Fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Silk
The Wow Factor: The corset and draped bodice
Look 12
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The Cut: Long-sleeve trumpet gown
The Material: Lace and organza
The Wow Factor: The asymmetrical organza shoulder detail
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.
