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Sought After Designer, KATERINA BOCCI Puts Detroit on Fashion Map with Luxe Bridal Line
(Shelby Township, MI, September 8, 2009) – Detroit-based couture designer, Katerina Bocci, is expanding her profile with the launch of her premiere bridal gown collection in October. The Katerina Bocci Bridal Collection will feature Bocci’s stunning execution, complete with hand-cut patterns, custom designs, and hand-sewn wedding dresses for the most discerning brides-to-be.
Bocci’s star has been rising after an acclaimed presentation of her collection at Couture Fashion Week in New York City in 2007. The award-winning designer has since acquired international acclaim among fashion elite and celebrities, including Aretha Franklin, Fergie and Jordin Sparks.
Bocci’s 2010 Bridal Collection will be debuted both the Wedding Channel Couture Show (InterContinental The Barclay New York Oct. 17-19) and the Wedding TrendSpot Press Fashion Show (Waldorf Astoria Oct. 18) in New York this fall.
Bocci will host a sneak preview – Katerina Bocci Unveiled – at her studio in Shelby Township for press and brides-to-be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24.
The Katerina Bocci Bridal Collection will continue her tradition of using exquisite fabrics, hand-sewn craftsmanship and innovative, sophisticated designs. Her luxury line will feature the most sumptuous 100-percent silk organza and tulle, handbeaded laces and rosettes, and Swarovski trims and stones in an array of whites, creams and blushes.
Individuality is a key ingredient in Katerina Bocci bridal. From bold, avant-garde gowns fit for black-tie affairs to sleek, classic designs ideal for destination or outdoor weddings, Bocci’s collection embraces each bride’s distinctive wedding style.
“The first question I ask every bridal client is ‘describe the dress you dreamed of as a little girl,” says Bocci. “I want to turn fantasy into reality for these women. This is the gown they’ll remember forever.”
Bocci’s years of pattern-making experience further accentuates her custom design process for flawless, formfitting perfection. All of Bocci’s designs hold the bride’s exact measurements, which she either takes herself or are sent in by the select bridal boutiques that carry the line.
Creating bridal couture in Detroit adds to Bocci’s uniqueness. Her 3,200-squarefoot design studio is open from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday at Rick 14239 Drive in Shelby Township.
Bocci’s gowns are made in the USA and include eco-friendly materials, including 100-percent cotton for comfortable dress liners. Bocci sought to create attainable luxury, standing by her philosophy that dream dresses should be available to all brides.
Bocci’s collection offers a broad range of price points to accommodate brides of all budgets.
Please contact Kathleen Kennedy Ferris at 313.418.4898 or kennedyferris@gmail.com to reserve a press pass to the September 24th 2010 Bridal Collection Preview.
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Inspired Wedding Gowns, Wedding Dress creations from the Victorian and Edwardian renaissance eras, Alisa Benay presents her endearing line of timeless wedding gowns and corsets for the modern day bride.
Alisa Benay’s fascination with historical fashions came from the Victorian and Edwardian eras where she loved the silhouette created by the corset and the drama of the bustle.
Alisa’s wedding gowns are fresh, contemporary interpretations of vintage designs. Instead of re-creating authentic historical replicas, Alisa takes her inspiration from the breath taking gowns of yesterday and molds them into dream gowns fit for a stylish bride.
We fell IN LOVE with her charmingly unique couture wedding gown designs and certain you will too.
Learn more about Alisa Benay’s intriguing style as one of our FEATURED Couture Wedding Gown Designers HERE
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Feathers from the Americas and abroad, Swavorski crystals, pearls, and rich fabrics are used to create gorgeous lightweight headpieces for your special occasions and the elements that graciously adorn Breeziway’s stunning line of feather headpieces for the bride and her bridal party.
Breeziway has several couture designs lines for brides, wedding parties, mothers of the bride or groom, and other occasions such as homecomings and proms. Choose from over 50 designs or use them to help you design your own special hair complement. Feathers may be used in their natural glory or dyed to match the fabric of your gown.
Feathers are an absolutely stunning way to accent any outfit. Popular in Europe and Australia for sometime now, they are showing up in the runway collections of many designers. Why wait for them to become mainstream in the states? Be your own woman and enjoy an almost endless venue for the expression of your own beauty.
As one of Affluent Bride’s FEATURED headpiece designers, Breeziway adds a touch of sophistication to any wedding with their stunning designs in couture feather headpieces that transcend elegance for any bride or member of the bridal party.
Find out more about their couture headpiece line and how to orderHERE
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For Immediate Release, February 2008
Premier Charleston bridal boutiques and local bridal designers showcase an array of dazzling wedding gowns at the first annual Bridal Couture runway show during Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week 2008. The show, presented by Charleston Weddings magazine, features gowns from Copper Penny Bridal and Gown Boutique of Charleston, as well as inspired original dresses by area designers Jodi Moylan of White, and Kate Nevin alongside tuxedos from Charleston Formal Wear at Berlin’s.
On Saturday, March 29, discover a multitude of styles and designers during the Bridal Couture show, including whimsical dresses by Monique Lhuillier and Spanish silk and Chantilly lace frocks by Barcelona-based designer Manuel Mota. Also appearing on the runway are Badgley Mischka gowns that radiate old Hollywood glamour, Renella de Fina’s modern twists on classic style, and Jenny Packham’s beaded masterpieces.
Sip mimosas, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, and snag some glamorous door prizes that every bride-to-be would adore, all while watching models whisk down the runway donning an array of elegant bridal gowns. No need to bring anything old, new, borrowed, or blue.
The second annual Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week is a five-night celebration of the city’s flourishing retail and design community, featuring runway shows from more than 30 local retailers, the bridal couture show, and the debut of six local designers. With close to 100 designers presented, chic after-parties each night, and a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Charleston chapter of Dress for Success, this year’s Charleston Fashion Week will be the “haute”-est event of the season. CFW 2008 will be held March 25-29 under the tents in Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Visit www.charlestonfashionweek.com for more information regarding the designers, schedule of events, sponsors, tickets, and more.
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Have you heard the BUZZ about Winnie Couture? Well if you haven’t yet, you WILL soon enough. Style Marrissa, offers the most elegant bride, this season’s hottest couture gown.
Marissa’s absolutely dripping with elegance couture style will truly guarantee you’ll be making a lasting impression and grand entrance of your own, with its fit and flare silky satin gown and ever so exquisite embroidery and beading details.
To further add to its allure are the unusual box pleat styling and chapel train. While shown above in Pearl/Silver, style Marrissa 8296, is also available in Crean Pearl/Silver and White/Silver. Matching veil is also available to complete your look.
In fact all Winnie Couture wedding gowns are beautifully finished with exquisite beadwork and embroidery details with matching veils.
To find out more about the designer and a Winnie Couture participating Salon in the United States or around the world visit HERE.
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If you are looking for dramatic custom look for your haute couture wedding veil or headpiece, with a bit of nostalgic, vintage Hollywood styling mixed in and one that is sure to turn heads on your wedding day, there is NO questioning that Head Dress Designs can fufil your dream.
Owners Katie Hesla and Heather Schroeder are two very talented custom headpiece designers that are taking headpiece design to new heights!
Their motto has always been “if you can dream it, we can make it” and is something they live by every day when working with the luxury, more affluent bride. You’ll find Head Dress Designs’ intricate, upscale creations nothing LESS than extraordinary.
View more about them, as part of our Featured Luxury Wedding Showcase HERE.
Sought After Designer, KATERINA BOCCI Puts Detroit on Fashion Map with Luxe Bridal Line
Premier Charleston bridal boutiques and local bridal designers showcase an array of dazzling wedding gowns at the first annual Bridal Couture runway show during Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week 2008. The show, presented by Charleston Weddings magazine, features gowns from Copper Penny Bridal and Gown Boutique of Charleston, as well as inspired original dresses by area designers Jodi Moylan of White, and Kate Nevin alongside tuxedos from Charleston Formal Wear at Berlin’s. 
