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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
2014 Bridal Collections: Reem Acra
About the Designer
Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of what looks and feels beautiful. Interlaced with her sense of luxury, her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic. Reem Acra’s collections evoke an ethereal quality, which appeals to a discerning clientele including personalities, royalty, and style setting women from all corners of the world.
While attending the American University of Beirut, Acra was discovered by a fashion editor. Captivated with the ornately embroidered silk organza gown Acra made from her mother’s dining room tablecloth and wore to a party, she instantly offered to host a fashion show for Acra that took place ten days later. Following the serendipitous encounter, Acra studied at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and its Paris counterpart at Esmod. A short stint as an interior designer was followed by Acra’s return to her fashion roots when working in Hong Kong and New York. A style-setting friend wore Acra’s first bridal design to her society wedding and it sparked international interest for the designer and Reem Acra Bridal was born. In 1997, Acra launched her fashion business with a bridal collection that quickly became recognized for its elegance and impeccable designs, ranging from understated chic to the ornate. The gowns became renowned for transforming classic bridal designs through the finest silks, intricate beading and exquisite embroidery. Celebrated for her ability to match a look to a woman’s personality, Acra has dressed global icons of style for weddings, red carpet appearances and awards ceremonies. Her following includes Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Beyonce Knowles, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Eva Longoria as well as royal families around the world. Reem Acra is available in Australia exclusively at Anna DaFonte. |
Monday, January 20, 2014
Maggie Sottero 2014 Spring Designs
Maggie Sottero Designs is one of the most recognized and sought after bridal gown manufacturers in the world. Established in 1997, Maggie Sottero redefined couture bridal fashion with its commitment to impeccable styling and incomparable fit at an affordable price.
With design studios in Sydney, Australia, as well as Salt Lake City, Utah, design inspiration is curated from an international landscape, patterned with artistry by seasoned experts and imbued with panache unique to international collaboration. Maggie Brides not only experience innovative designs, but luxurious fabrics, Swarovski crystals, hand-sewn embellishments and the renowned, slenderizing fit known simply as the "Maggie Magic," the result of meticulous attention to, and scrutiny of, design and fitting details.
In October of 2010, Maggie Sottero was inducted into the DEBI "Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry" hall of fame, and is honored to have received numerous additional bridal industry awards, as well as nominations for a host of others.
Company Mission
To make dreams a reality for every Maggie Sottero bride by delivering innovative designs, superior quality and best-in-class service.
About the Spring 2014 Maggie Sottero Collection
Inspired by iconic elements of the 20s, including Neo-classic columns, dropped-waist Deco designs, slinky sheaths and jewelry inspired beading, Maggie Sottero's Spring 2014 collection calls out to today's romantic bride seeking a modern twist on traditional styling. Sexy necklines and backlines show off cowls, plunging Vs and loads of illusion, while sleeves dance the length of the arm, from caps to shorts to three-quarter, and caplets and boleros hint at demure sophistication. Watch for illusion lace gracing backs, necklines and sleeves; flora botanica adorning sheer organza appliqués and lace edged hems; subtle shades of blush, Champagne, and nude; and less structured, lighter weight styles for the bride with an eye on the after-party, as well as the walk down the aisle. Maggie Sottero celebrates vintage romance this season, toasting the influence of yesteryear, embracing the bride of today.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
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