There are two types of wedding gowns: the ones you love and you would wear on your wedding day and the ones you adore and you would wear every moment for the rest of your life.

Novia D’art gowns fit perfectly into the second class. And making an interview with Teresa Raich, designer of Novia D’Art, is one of the reasons why I love so much my job.

Read it fast and do go get yourself a magic dress signed Novia D’art!

How different is a bridal designer from a “usual” designer? What is so special about designing bridal gowns? 
 
A wedding designer is a person that gets their inspiration from the most wonderful and exciting day in a woman’s life.
 
When did you decide this is what to be (a bridal designer)?
 
It wasn’t by chance that I took the decision, it was the fact of living and working with my auntie, Carmen Raich, that made me realise how beautiful and how much creativity was involved in this job.

Did you follow the standards imposed by tradition or you tried to go more for the avant-garde trends?
 
I don’t like to be very traditional, I rather be creative
 
How long does it take you to design a wedding dress?
 
Usually about a week is the average time
 
Can you tell us a bit more about where do you get your inspiration from?
 
In general, inspiration comes in the hand of the fashion although a type of material o embroidery can have a big input 

Do you think brides should opt for a designer gown (a given pattern) or talk their way in and explain what they want, in order to get a unique dress?
 
I don’t believe that a bride should have a unique dress, I think the ideal dress is the one in which a bride will find herself comfortable and happy
 
Actually , do you also work with brides? Can someone come to your store and try to create a special gown only for her?
 
 We can make personalized dresses but always within the Novia D’Art designs.
 
Have you got any particular dress you designed and has a very special meaning for you?
 
I still remember with great illusion the first dress I designed, it was made of tulle, see-through at the waist and with plenty of beads (little stones).

Do you think a bride should stick to the tradition white? Or should we start thinking in colors?
 
Our 2010 collection is mainly in natural white.  Some of them have a touch of colour given by a velvet ribbon in either green, burgundy, blue or a flower just to give a touch of colour and achieve a fresh and pure image.
 
From your point of view how should a perfect bride be? What would you give her and, maybe, other brands can’t.
 
All brides are perfect because the emotion involved in living that special day is wonderful.  Novia D, Art  has a wide range of different designs in order that each and every bride can find the perfect garment for the special day.
 
What makes your gowns different?
 
Each of our dresses have been designed by the team at Novia D, Art with the best robes and taking exhaustive care of the quality of the gowns. 
 
Can you give us an insight on your next Collection? What where your inspiration sources, what did you opt for as materials, shapes etc.
 
Gowns inspired by the sweetness and femininity of the 1960s are transported towards the sensuality and spectacular nature of the 1980s. A transition in which this collection defines itself and evolves freely, inspired by these two beautiful periods.

Sobriety and distinction define elegant gowns with tailored cuts; waists and empire lines typical of the 1960s.  Short and long skirts with volumes created with pleats. Rich in hand created embroidery, expressed on belts and beautiful accessories and a marked 1960s look with veils and short gloves, camellias and bows as distinguished accessories, an aura of sweetness and elegance highlighting the purest femininity of a woman.  The dresses are all in white silk with touches of Swarovski crystals and velvet ribbons in burgundy, emerald green and midnight blue velvet, a display full of sobriety and sweetness, the perfect mixture to define the beauty of a woman on such a special day.

A collection that transcends, evolving from the 60s to the 80s. The 80s which bring to mind the movement of this period and a very sensual, highly spectacular, sexy woman.   The dresses of the 80s are full of sensual movements worked on gauze, silk and muslin with great dynamics.  Asymmetric styles at the shoulders creating volumes full of expression and a touch of guipure lace is a point to be highlighted.
 
Last but not least, do you have an advice for FashionBride readers?
 
Be yourself when you chose your gown so it shows how you really are and make sure you feel unique, special and happy with your decision.