The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

Olive green strapless corset gown with draped neck scarf and delicate beading, elegant option for wedding guest dresses by Papilio Boutique Toronto

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Guest Dress

Finding the perfect outfit for a wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In fact, with the right approach, exploring the world of wedding guest dresses can be an exciting and inspiring part of the celebration itself. Whether you are attending a black-tie evening...
Lace mini dress with tulip skirt and shoulder ribbon ties by Papilio Boutique Toronto bridal store.

Bridal Shower Dresses: 5 Stylish Ideas for Every Celebration

As bridal shower season begins, it is time to find the perfect look to celebrate in style. While your wedding gown takes centre stage, your bridal shower look sets the tone for the celebration, whether it is a chic brunch, elegant tea party, or modern rooftop...
Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

The wedding dress is a separate category of clothing that is impossible to insert into the conventional fashion framework. For many brides, a wedding dress is a dream dress that she has been imagining her entire life. If you are planning your wedding and preparing for...

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Simple Wedding Dresses

Simple Wedding Dresses

«Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication» Leonardo da Vinci.   For artists, sculptors and other creative individuals of the art culture, the main features of Renaissance period were simplicity and clarity. There was no space for anything that did not belong;...

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Off the Rack Wedding Dresses

Off the Rack Wedding Dresses

While many brides plan their wedding months, or even years in advance, others plan their special day much more quickly.  Just because you have not spent a great deal of time agonizing over the details of planning your nuptials, it does not mean that you cannot have...

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Designer bridal gowns by Papilio Fashion House

Designer bridal gowns by Papilio Fashion House

Papilio has been in the wedding dress business for more than 15 years. The company has grown tremendously and is currently represented in 30 countries and 170 cities around the world. This number continues to grow every year, as our beautiful brides spread the word...

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Looking for evening gown or cocktail dress?

Looking for evening gown or cocktail dress?

When your special occasion arises, there is only one spot to look for evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Toronto is home to one of the Papilio Fashion House signature boutiques, which will meet all of your event needs. Papilio makes beautiful collections of unique...

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Get inspired by this beautiful rustic country wedding

Get inspired by this beautiful rustic country wedding

Thinking of a rustic country wedding?   There is a new wedding trend in town, and it is something you may wish to consider if you are a bride planning her wedding. Beautiful rustic country weddings are currently all the rage and provide couples with a lovely...

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Papilio Fashion House signature bridal store in Toronto

Papilio Fashion House signature bridal store in Toronto

We have all seen the scene in movies: the scene where the bride-to-be looks at herself in the mirror as she tries on the perfect wedding dress. With elation and possibly tears of joy she imagines herself walking down the aisle, a picture of flawless wedding day bliss....

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