Full Length Gowns are the classic choice for women's formal wear. Full Length Gowns are perfect for black tie parties, high-profile fundraisers or any other event that requires a little extra effort when stepping out.
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... Read Full Story
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
Every student who is attending the graduation ceremony of course hopes that he or she looks the best. Not only that, this is also the most important moment in one's life, thus everyone who is attending the graduation ceremony, hopes that everything goes on smoothly without any mistakes, as well as the graduation gown and cap that he or she wears is the correct way. Pictures will be taken throughout the graduation ceremony, and thus it is essential that each and every of these students know... Read Full Story
Every university has its own officials to maintain its academic and other job. The teachers and other workers are known as the officials of a university. In many universities the officials have to maintain the academic dress like the students. There are many universities where the academic dress of the student and officials have similar pattern and design but different colors. Most of the universities have different types and designs for their officials and they try to wear their academic... Read Full Story
Graduation gowns are generally used for awarding the graduating student. It’s awarded not only to members of honors society but also for various academic and non-academic achievements awards. These gowns are usually used by more than thirty Honor Groups and Societies, Study Abroad Students, Student Government organizations, and the international clubs has been accepting for their graduating members to show off particular these Gowns during Commencement. Burgundy Graduation gowns are one of... Read Full Story
Most schools today regardless whether you’re in high school, college or still in elementary years, requires you to have caps and gowns with a particular color. The colored caps and gowns will determine your years of being in the school. This doesn’t really happen in most schools. There are schools that require their students to rent caps and gowns from them and not outside. They do this to make their graduation accessories uniformed. Uniformity is really nice once you saw them in line. Those... 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... 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... Read Full Story
The modern graduation cap and gown worn today by so many graduates rooted during the ancient times. It was in religious monasteries that uses graduation cap and gown. Early colleges and academies adopted similar types of gowns for their graduation practices. The usual graduation cap and gown being used by monasteries are black and white. But now there are lots of colors available, so there are various colors available to match the school’s preferences. Nowadays, there are only few schools... Read Full Story
