About .0000005 seconds after I read Jovani's new pageant line was out, I was on the website looking at their newest designs. I was actually on the site so quickly that as I looked, more dresses were added. So I waited (semi) patiently while watching Craft Wars on TLC. Side note, I'll never be as creative as those people on the show.
Back to dresses. For those unfamiliar with the pageant dress scene, there are a few main players. Sherri Hill is HUGE and has been for years now, Claire's collection is classic, Jovani is a regular on stage, MacDuggal is up and coming, and Tony Bowls is good. They are all competitors, friends, and seen all over the pageant world. First, I must say I'm very particular about dresses as I have had the blessing of owning amazing dresses from many of the designers above. New line releases are kinda like the NFL draft for me. It's serious but fun as I know I'll see these designs on stage the following year at state pageants. I know what I like, what I don't, and what should be changed. That being said, I know any of these dresses will become some girls dream and they will rock that stage, feeling like a million bucks and own it. But for now, get ready for the critiques.
Jovani's new pageant line features feathers, sky high slits, spectacular and intricate beading, chiffon, satin, and velvet (cue This is what Dreams are Made Of from the Lizzy McGuire Movie. What? Only me? Nevermind.) One of the dark haired models, Raina Hein, is recognizable from America's Next Top Model, cycle 14. Also, she went to my k-8 school and my mom taught her art. Small world.
Am I seeing double? One of the things I observed when looking at the line was how familiar some of the designs are. I can only assume this is Jovani's response to claim the sales of some of the top-selling dresses of other designers such as Sherri Hill or MacDuggal. You be the judge. Inspiration or knock off?
Back to dresses. For those unfamiliar with the pageant dress scene, there are a few main players. Sherri Hill is HUGE and has been for years now, Claire's collection is classic, Jovani is a regular on stage, MacDuggal is up and coming, and Tony Bowls is good. They are all competitors, friends, and seen all over the pageant world. First, I must say I'm very particular about dresses as I have had the blessing of owning amazing dresses from many of the designers above. New line releases are kinda like the NFL draft for me. It's serious but fun as I know I'll see these designs on stage the following year at state pageants. I know what I like, what I don't, and what should be changed. That being said, I know any of these dresses will become some girls dream and they will rock that stage, feeling like a million bucks and own it. But for now, get ready for the critiques.
Jovani's new pageant line features feathers, sky high slits, spectacular and intricate beading, chiffon, satin, and velvet (cue This is what Dreams are Made Of from the Lizzy McGuire Movie. What? Only me? Nevermind.) One of the dark haired models, Raina Hein, is recognizable from America's Next Top Model, cycle 14. Also, she went to my k-8 school and my mom taught her art. Small world.
Am I seeing double? One of the things I observed when looking at the line was how familiar some of the designs are. I can only assume this is Jovani's response to claim the sales of some of the top-selling dresses of other designers such as Sherri Hill or MacDuggal. You be the judge. Inspiration or knock off?
 Sherri Hill |  Jovani |
 MacDuggal |  Jovani |
 MacDuggal |  Jovani |
One theme of the collection this year is open backs. I've always been a huge fan of this look as it's classy, timeless, and sophisticated. However, sometimes for stage it may not be the best if there is an extremely conservative judge. For giving up a title it's a fabulous look because rules don't apply as you're not competing. The left is a blue velvet which, on the right girl could look really great but in the photos it doesn't look like fit is the best. The right dress I really love. Just enough bling paired with a fabulous and simple bottom.
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