Great Show--- Designer Buzz

First things first, ---- a great show at Harrah's yesterday! Thanks so much to the wonderful brides, grooms, and parents that we had the opportunity to meet. The booth was at times super jammed (usual for us) and if we didn't get a chance to spend some time with you, we hope we can rectify that soon in the studio, out of the madness as it were.

Of course Vera Wang is one of our favorite bridal designers, her work is classic, fresh, contemporary and yet very "bridal" in the true sense of the word. If you haven't registered your email with her website you're missing out on great things. In today's "Behind the Dress" by 'VW on Weddings' there is an excellent opportunity to view a beautiful design, Amelia (seen above) and hear Vera herself speak about it's inception. In this post P*roject Runway era, even those who are not fans of design and the process are captivated by watching how a gorgeous gown evolves.
Wang's commentary on the design of "Amelia", the vision, the sketching, the process of draping and final ornamentation are interesting reading. Visit the site here for inspiration and sign up for her wonderful emails while you are there.

As a fashion design major in college my ultimate dream was to live the life in NYC! Life intervened of course but I'm still a fan of the designer and the process. Wedding gown design is such a specialized niche and I love to watch it done well. Wang is naturally in the very top percentage of designers around the world who have created a spectacular brand, including bridal. The fact that her sketching is shown for us all to appreciate is wonderfully interesting..... and gives me some satisfaction as my sketching was never (and still is not) perfection. Now, do make sure to ask me about my pair of charcoal palazzo pants----- sketched, draped, drafted and constructed. By the way, Vera? You have nothing to worry about!!!