Bride Chic

Did you know that even before Marie Antoinette, the parasol was considered a necessity in every woman's wardrobe to ward off the sun? By the mid-1800s, when they hit their zenith in the Western World, it was at least known that the sun prematurely ages skin. A century later, we have scientific proof that exposure not only ages but can also cause melanoma. So our grandmothers had the right idea, flaunting beautiful accessories (before sunscreen). And so evolved the parasol; at its most chic, it can be an art form full of intricate treatments and applications, just like hats, veils, purses, and shoes. CREDITS Header Photo 2 by Bryan John Hendon   Photo 2  by Ryan Chua /Parasol from Priscilla's Parasols//Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture Bottom Photo by   Bryan John Hendon