In 1996 designer Luci DiBella unveiled her self-titled label, a collection of classic, elegant and glamorous Bridal gowns. Luci DiBella is about the sophisticated and stylish woman. Inspired by the innovative 20’s, the sleek elegance of the 30’s and the stately glamour of the 40’s.

Today we sat down with her and found out a bit more about her gowns, her inspiration sources and the reasons behind her amazing creations. Read all about it and don’t forget to visit her website.

1. When did you decided to become a designer and why did you find this domain interesting?
I grew up in a workroom environment. My mother was a high-end Dress Maker in Italy, so to some degree I was influenced by her passion. However, I pursued other interests before succumbing to what seemed obvious in my early 30’s. I chose bridal, because it is more creative and allows you to experiment with design and high-end fabrics.

2.Talk us trough the first years of you work. Maybe you could tell us what did change in time? Are your designs different from the very beginning?

I began my career in bridal with a vision of doing sleek, elegant gowns and have maintained this vision.
The welcome changes I have seen are the 17th century look-alike gowns have disappeared. The tragic too much jewellery, too much veil, too long of a train also finally disappeared.

3.Why should a bride-to-be choose one of your gowns?

It is a particular bride that choses my designs, my clientel consists of sophisticated professional girl who admires quality, design and one to one service.

4.How long does it take to design a single wedding dress?

The amount of time to design one single gown can vary, the usual process for me is: sketch, mocking up the design on the stand, working out pattern, do a prototype and refine the design

5.Do tell us a bit more about your inspiration sources for your collection.

I am inspired by eras like the 30’s and also by fabrics, and consider the shape of a woman whenever I put the pencil to paper. I travel a lot and get inspired by trends and art.

6.Do you also work with brides or you just try to give them the best of your designs in your collections?

I can design on the spot, but brides prefer to try gowns as they may not be visual. I always recommend to my brides to work with shapes which I have already mastered and work beautifully

7.Have you got any gown you’ve created and that has a very special meaning for you? Can you describe it or can show us a picture?

Not so much created a gown that has special meaning to me, but I apply some of the techniques that I witness my mother used when making high-end evening and bridal gowns. So her talent and passion has been translated in the making of my garments.

8.From your point of view, how should a perfect bride look like?

A bride should look elegant, sophisticated and romantic.

9.And tell us what would you give her and, maybe, other brands can’t.

I cannot speak for other brands, but only what I offer, So as mentioned before, I offer elegance, quality and one to one informative service

10.Can you give us an insight on your new Collection? What where your inspiration sources, what did you opt for as materials, shapes etc.

My latest collection is statement look with cutting edge drama, drapes, rouches, lace,textures fabrics and flattering silhouettes.

11.Do you like a more traditional approach or do you try to create a different image of the traditional bride?

Not really, I don t particularly follow a traditional approach to bridal as I feel it’s limiting and old-fashioned. A Wedding day is supposed to be glamorous, romantic, and very feminine.

12.Last but not least, do you have advice for FashionBride readers?

My advise is choose a gown that is amazing on your shape, that compliments your personality, and is appropriate for the reception you have chosen. Allow yourself to venture a little out of your comfort zone.