Acclaimed local bridal designer Tan Yoong may no longer be creating wedding dresses but his past designs (even those from about two decades ago!) still look timeless and relevant. We revisit some of his most noteworthy creations.
Tan Yoong paid homage to the Chinese symbols of a harmonious marriage, the dragon and the phoenix with this contemporary number.
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Floral wedding dresses usually evoke dreaminess and pretty charm. This one gets a stylish edge with sleek layers of petals.
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Tumbling rosettes and ruffles give this curve-hugging pink 2014 piece a romantic appeal.
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Super sheer’s hot on the on the runway of almost every bridal label right now. This stunning boldly-hued cheongsam? It was designed in 2012.
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This had us thinking of Belle’s yellow gown in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast but with a glittering and more modern touch.
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Another contemporary design with graphic details created in 2014.
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Cheongsams always look timelessly elegant and sophisticated. Exuberant hues with intricate embroidery and appliques lend extra panache.
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This structured showstopper with exquisitely crafted details was created in the late 1980s.
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Rosettes and lace never fail to look dreamy and feminine.
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Instead of puffed sleeves that were the hallmarks of the 80s, Tan Yoong accentuated shoulders with this statement floral detail and an off-shoulder design.
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