Behind the Dress: Robyn

Monday, April 15th, 2013

    The Robyn is a soft mermaid gown with v-neck in Chantilly lace, adorned with crystal and glass beadwork and a lace illusion back.   The Robyn dress is an updated version of one of our most popular gowns from our 2010 collection. This gown is the prefect combination of sensuality and simplicity. The [...]

Eva and Nayagaka – 23 September 2012

Friday, April 12th, 2013

  This wedding took place on a very rainy day the lovely Lourensford wine estate. Eva wore the Marion dress from our 2012 collection. The style suited her just perfectly, and she looked amazing.   The couple are both originally from Kenya and Eva’s favourite photographs shows his family welcoming her.     For more [...]

Behind the Dress: Carmen

Monday, April 8th, 2013

  The Carmen is a mermaid gown in Chantilly lace and dupion silk, with crystal pleated silk and voile frills on skirt, and clustered Swarovski and glass crystal beadwork and lace straps on the bodice.   The detail on the skirt of this gown is inspired by Spanish flamenco dance dresses. The sheer lace straps [...]

Taryn and Steven – 13 September 2012

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

      This beautiful Jewish ceremony was held at the spectacular Kirstenbosch gardens in Cape Town.   Taryn wore a version of our Aurora gown from the 2011 collection, and added a lace shrug to keep with the tradition that Jewish brides need to have their shoulders covered. The sheer lace looked amazing.   [...]

Welgemeend Reach for a Dream Fashion Show

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

We are very excited to be showing our 2013 Bridal Collection at the Welgemeend Reach for a Dream Fashion Show. Also taking part in this event is Hendrik Vermeulen, showing their Resort Collection and Kobus Dippenaar showing Cocktail and Couture. Stand a chance to win 1 of 3 designer dresses worth R 6000.00 each! Enjoy delicate nibbles and [...]

Behind the Dress: Claire

Sunday, March 24th, 2013

  Claire is a soft a-line gown in crepe and silk tulle. Its boat-neck bodice in Chantilly lace and micro beading lends a dreamy feel to this feminie gown, and the soft tulle sash in the natural waist is a perfect and pretty finishing touch.   The Claire gown is the most romantic in our [...]

Lucy and Peter – 27 July 2012

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

  This lovely winter wedding was held at Silvermist in Hout Bay. Lucy looked beautiful in the very popular Edith dress from our 2011 Collection. We chose an ivory shade for her dress to compliment her fair skin, and because this softer colour is more suited to a winters’ day.   The bride looked so [...]

Behind the Dress: Daniella

Sunday, March 17th, 2013

  The Daniella is a tea-length dupion silk and Alencon lace dress with a ribbon bow trim in the waist. The whimsical box pleated skirt includes pin tuck and lace detailing, and even has some hidden pockets!   This is a dress for the modern bride. Tea-length dresses are a strong trend for this season [...]

Stephne and Frans – 21 April 2012

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

  This absolutely beautiful wedding took place at the rustic Bloftebos in Stanford. Stephne chose a very delicate Chantilly lace dress that complimented her petite frame. I bought this very special lace on one of my trips to Paris, and just thought it complemented the femininity of this dress so perfectly. The soft sleeve and [...]

Behind the Dress: Leanne

Saturday, March 9th, 2013

  The Leanne gown is a strapless, mermaid-style dress, created out of Chinese dupion silk with Alencon lace moulding on the bodice and a detachable peplum. Peplum style dresses became fashionable in the 40′s and 50′s , known by many as the “Golden Age of Couture”.   I draw a lot of my design inspiration [...]

 
 
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