Brides-to-be in need of a little inspiration (and other lovers of the mingling of fantasy and fashion) might consider a visit to Asheville, North Carolina early next year. A new exhibition dedicated to the artistry and style of the wedding…

Not many women can pull off a high neck, long sleeves and a 10-foot train. But Nicky Hilton's Valentino wedding dress was absolute perfection. And that was no accident. She worked tirelessly with the design team to get the right fit, Nicky…

At first glance, it’s all chiffon and glamour: Kate Moss in a huge hooped skirt, photographed by Mario Testino in 2008; David Hockney posing with a sequin-clad Maudie James in 1968, as captured by Cecil Beaton; Anne Gunning, swathed in pin…