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    BRIDAL: Atelier Couture Bridal Collection by Prof. Jimmy Choo

    This romantic vision is inspired by Art Nouveau for the Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Luxurious couture techniques were used to create artistic nature motifs, celebrating how life and love endures and overcomes circumstance, wrapping the bride in abundance and femininity. With nature’s garden as Choo’s inspiration his brides are as bright and captivating as those precious blossoms found in botanical gardens, with gowns in rose petal reds, peony oranges and even the fluidity of water has been magic-ed into the collection. Each unique dress seems to be channeling a fairy princess that surely lives in this Mid Summer’s Night Dream of…

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    LANVIN & THE TECHISM OF KRISTA KIM

    It has never been more true that ‘fashion is art’ than this year’s Fall/Winter collection by Lanvin, who took an inspirational turn in their designs by collaborating with Techism artist Krista Kim, a leading contemporary artist who creates emotionally moving creations with her large digital algorithmic paintings.  The collection that Olivier Lapidus, the maison’s artistic director and initiator of the first e-couture label, and Krista Kim brought to life is a fusion of high technology and high fashion, for the modern woman. Elegantly balancing a futuristic vision with timeless pieces as they explore what it means to be human in the digital age.…

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    EXCLUSIVE: JUSTIN ALEXANDER

    You’ve seen the ads, all romantic and covered in lace. You’ve seen a gorgeous gown in person at a friend’s wedding, dripping crystals and delicate bead work that shimmered in the candle light at the evening ceremony. And, yes, you’ve even taken a look for yourself at the boutique, trying to decide between ivory or a soft blush tone for your own big day. Maybe it was the Signature Collection with the couture detailing, or maybe it was the Lillian West Collection with it’s free spirited Bohemian nature that spoke to you instead. Either way, there is one man who…

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    GALIA LAHAV: CABINET DE CURIOSITIÉS

    The dynamic duo of Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever hit the runways hot at Paris Fashion week earlier this month, debuting their newest couture evening line.  In the past they have brought us amazing collections such as Black Pearl, which told the lure of mermaids, swashbuckling pirates and sultry sirens.  Moon Struck, a story of a woman being seen as the bright moon among the stars.  And Manhattan Mayhem, with their billowy dresses that even Aphrodite would have been captivated by.  For the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection, they give us their Cabinet de Curiosités. When you think of museums, you might…

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    JESSICA BEDARD: SOMETHING NEW

    “Every bride should have the perfect shoe for her special day. Like your dress,  the accessories and the flowers, your shoes should be as exceptional as you are.”  – Jessica Bedard   Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed. Something Blue. This saying is meant to represent the bride’s past and her matrimonial future, allowing some good luck to rub off like a lucky rabbit’s foot, and lastly to symbolize devotion and love.  But for a lot of bride’s this can just be another added stressor as she tries to salvage all these items.  So Jessica Bedard whimsically orchestrated all these…

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    REEM ACRA & TIFFANY: 2018 COUTURE COLLECTION

    Nothing is more iconic than Audrey Hepburn stepping out of a golden New York taxi cab, before the hustle and bustle of the city.  Arrayed in her long black evening gown with matching opera length gloves, dark shades and her strings of diamonds and pearls, walking up to the Tiffany & Company’s window display with a coffee and Danish in hand.    While Reem Acra’s inspiration was the company’s magnificent jewelry, namely the Tiffany diamond, you get the sense that she was channeling Audrey’s black Hubert de Givenchy dress from the opening scene with her choice of creating some classic…

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    GALIA LAHAV: VICTORIAN AFFINITY

    Galia Lahav pays homage to the Victorian Era in her new Spring 2018 Couture Wedding Dress collection dubbed, ‘Victorian Affinity’.  In this collection she has designed high collars, leg of mutton detachable sheer sleeves, embellished corsets, ornate belts used to highlight the waist, and voluminous skirts that give the look of layers of petticoats.  All of these details give a nod to the Victorian Era but with a modern delicate touch. During the Victorian Era, it was dominated by the use of corsets along with shifts, layers of petticoats, and other undergarments.  All worn under respectable women’s clothing.  One Parisian…

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    MONIQUE LHUILLIER: LOOKBOOK

    If you want a dress that will ensure that all eyes are on you for your big day then anything from Monique Lhuillier’s sultry Fall 2017 line will do the trick. The gaze that matter most to you is your soon-to-be husband’s and once he catches a glimpse of you walking down the aisle he will not be able to keep his eyes off of you. And, once all of the guests have said their goodbyes, he will not be able to keep his hands off of you either. This collection hints of the boudoir by softly whispering of the…

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    INES DI SANTO: COUTURE COLLECTION 2017

    For the fall collection from the brilliant mind of Ines Di Santo, imagine walking along Monmouth Street in London.  You come upon such an alluring  aroma that you must investigate further and you find yourself popping into a French patisserie. This is where Ines drew her inspiration, from different types of delectable confections, macarons to madeleines. Each uniquely delicate yet sensual, some are simple and charming, while others are bold and daring. You will find gowns that hint at the sweetness within, and ones that bloom to showcase every petal. Here she has let us display some of her finest…