Many have heard of the Áo Dài (pronounced ow yai), a traditional Vietnamese dress that is comprised of a long tunic with splits on either side worn over pants. And while it may be called a dress, it is not reserved exclusively for women. Source: Life Magazine Áo Dài is a garment that can be worn daily by anyone - men, women, and even children. It is a style that is used for children's uniform as much as for special occasions such as weddings. The difference is in the fabric, embroidery and the intricacy of the finished gown. While no one is entirely sure when Áo Dài was invented, most agree that it was popularized in the late 18th century during the Nguyen dynasty. Vietnam was then divided...
The moment you have been waiting for finally happened - the love of your life just proposed. In the thrall of excitement and joy you begin to plan your dream wedding, and the first stop on your journey is one of the most important ones - your dress. Perhaps you stopped by several local boutiques. You might have gone in expecting to find the perfect dress but walked out lacking the feeling you were after - like your dress was there, waiting for you at that store. While the gowns were beautiful, they were not you. Something was missing, something you really wanted to be in the dress you'd wear - whether it was in the shape, cut, color or neckline. Every bride is...
Today the majority of brides all over the world follow the tradition of wearing a white gown on their wedding day. But where did the tradition originate and when did it become a staple of every wedding? Turns out it wasn't until late 19th century that white made an entrance as a color of choice. Prior to that it was customary to get dressed in bold, rich colors, embroidered with delicate needlework and adorned with jewels. Wedding dresses, for nobility especially, were worn to show off their wealth and status. Some noble brides' gowns were so heavy with jewels, the women had to be carried down the aisle. All of that changed in 1840 when Queen Victoria donned a simple, white frock trimmed with...
Sun rising over the mountains, a sapphire lake sparkling in the distance. A stunning backdrop designed by nature paired perfectly with a stunning gown designed by us. For this styled shoot the bride was wearing our blush mermaid off-the-shoulder gown, a neckline that while being a classic over the years has made a frequent reappearance more recently. Both Brides magazine and Vogue highlighted off-the-shoulder gowns as an integral part of this years' fashion shows, featuring more lace and beadwork than ever before. Featuring a removable overskirt, whose popularity has been steadily rising in the last few years, this gown is really two dresses in one. It allows you to wear your dream dress for the ceremony and your photos, while being comfortable later on the...
