Ethiopian-born designer Amsale Aberra first considered creating bridal attire when she was hunting for her own wedding dress in 1985. Frustrated by the lack of classic, timeless gowns, she designed her own, and in 1986 she launched her own label, designing custom wedding dresses from her garment-district loft. Brooklyn bridal retailer Kleinfield saw an ad [...]
A Ravello gown combines the passion of Spanish Baroque with the refinement of cool art deco. Long, sensual bodice lines and dramatic cuts create an aura as mysterious as love itself.
The gowns are rich with exquisite materials. Moving away from the satins all too common in prêt-a-porter bridal; Ravello uses textured fabrics such as Silk [...]
Divina Sposa by the Group Sposa wedding dresses has successfully established brand recognition and reputation for styling in the bridal gowns industry. Divina Sposa is known for its signature style of contemporary femininity with a touch of sensuality. Divina Sposa provides modern styling fabricated with couture workmanship without the haute couture prices. Also known [...]
Elma Reis bridal gowns are known for their timeless appeal, luxurious fabrics, detail, simplicity and exceptional fit. Couture Bridal by Elma Reis is also known for quality, service and the ability to accommodate all kinds of changes to satisfy the most demanding bride. Elma Reis was a sample/pattern maker for Isaac Mizrahi wedding dresses, who [...]
Though ostensibly a how-to manual on wedding gown construction, this magnificent book teaches all about advanced dressmaking skills, and its principles can be applied to creating many other types of haute-couture-style gowns. The very thorough text details all aspects of fabrics and construction: the unique characteristics of each type of fashion fabric, including extensive information [...]
These wedding gowns are for more informal events, such as destination or beach weddings, 2nd weddings or registry office ceremonies for those not wanting a large dress with a full train. There are many more styles available on our other pages. Try our Forever Yours Evening Dresses which can be made in Ivory or champagne [...]
The Augusta Jones wedding dresses are defined by contemporary clean lines with a twist – usually in the form of an unexpected bejeweled detail. Started in early 1999 by Charlotte Leung, her wedding dress label “Augusta Jones”, set out to do things differently. She needed a range of bridal gowns that would fulfill three basic [...]
Widely recognized for his evening gowns and wedding gowns, Angel Sanchez has created an international, prestigious brand. His well-known architectural style coupled with being contemporary and feminine, has made Sanchez one of the most important fashion designers of the new international generation. Along with other designers from previous generations, like Oscar de la Renta and [...]
Amy Michelson wedding dresses or luxurious silk gowns are cut to look sexy, liquid and feminine. Sophisticated and elegant, Amy’s bias cut wedding gowns evoke the enchantment of Hollywood’s golden era, yet are fresh and of the moment.
Amy Michelson is a recipient of the prestigious Couture Bridal 2001 & 2003 Designer of The Year Award, [...]
Amy designs her wedding dresses collection for the discriminating bride … she’s hip, clever, and charming. She approaches life with confidence and is looking for a gown that is sophisticated and elegant, reflective of her own personality.
Amy and her talented team pour their creative energies into each design to achieve a combination of [...]
