It is how many designers start, they are frustrated with the selections of great fashion. It happened to Vera Wang. She was getting married to Arthur Becker and felt there wasn't much selection when it came to true fashion. She sketched her own design and commissioned a dressmaker to tailor her design which costed her $10,000. The following year, with financial backing from her family, she opened her own bridal boutique in the luxurious Hotel on Madison Avenue in New York City. Catering to...Read Full Story
The traditions of wearing gowns and robes during the early times started out in monasteries as a ritual practice for their numerous occasions which they observe regularly. The idea of wearing graduation gowns originated from this concept. Graduation day is many awaited events in the lives of those who devoted their time in studying hard to get the right job for later in life. The idea of wearing black graduation gowns also came from the monasteries during the ancient times since those working...Read Full Story
They say that her wedding day is the best day of a woman’s life. This cliché holds true to most women. What more if you are a celebrity and can spend as much as you want for that one day where all eyes are on you and Mr. Right waiting for you by the altar. Because they can afford it, celebrities often approach acclaimed designers to create their bridal gowns. During the 90s, Vera Wang was often celebs’ best friend on their wedding day. Vera Wang worked as a Fashion Director for Vogue magazine...Read Full Story
The 33rd annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball in New York brought out Vanessa Williams , and many more last night.
Vanessa, wearing a lovely one-shoulder draped Vera Wang gown, hosted the event.
The long sleek look of the brown silk gown was accented simply with a pair of cylindrical earrings and a strong (almost masculine) cuff.
Wang said the dress was inspired by the TV series Rome.
The event was also hosted by Bernd Beetz, CEO, Coty Inc . and Vera Wang .
Note: Coty makes Vera...Read Full Story
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The StirBridal shop spray-painted $5000 Wang wedding gown and others, tossed in DumpsterChicago Sun-TimesBY AP January 6, 2012 12:32AM EDINA, Minn. — A bridal shop owner has apologized for the way wedding dresses worth thousands of dollars were disposed of in Edina. Community members expressed outrage after remaining dresses at Priscilla of Boston, ...Destroyed Wedding Dresses: Tweeters React To David's Bridal ApologyHuffington PostWedding...
Elle UKKate's gown nominated for Design AwardsElle UKBy Emily Cronin | Posted: Wed 11 Jan 2012 The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding gown is a contender for the Design Museum's Design of the Year Award alongside the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Olympic torch. The Sarah Burton-designed gown is nominated in ...and more »
Hindustan TimesKristen Stewart moved by wedding gownHindustan TimesActor Kristen Stewart was very moved by the wedding gown she wore in the movie Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. According to designer Carolina Herrera, the 21-year-old was just like a happy bride when her character Bella Swan wore the gown while ...and more »
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Times Online - The mainstays of the collection were full-length gowns in leopard-print chiffon and black velvet tuxedos. Forget any tacky references; these models, with their glossy manes and perfect,