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Amy-Jo Tatum 2011 Bridal Collection
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Born in New Jersey and raised in The San Francisco Bay Area, Amy began her design career with a degree in retailing, and a three-year stint as a bridal fabrics buyer. Here, she honed her talents in putting fabrics together for designers and boutique owners who were regular clients. In 1984 she moved on to open Bridal Alternatives, a small design studio where most of her projects were devoted to custom bridal.
Years later she is still dedicated to serving brides. Based on her esteem for Hollywood chic and fine-tuned dressmaking skills, a design philosophy evolved that has to do with seeing fabrics drape well and mold to the skin like sculpture. “A wedding gown should be comfortable and beautifully lined so the woman wears it like a second skin . . . the whole component moving with her as if it is part of her body.”
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Angel Sanchez 2011 Preview Collection
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Widely recognized for his evening gowns, international beauty pageants and particularly for his wedding gowns, Angel Sanchez has created an international, prestigious brand. His well-known architectural style coupled with being contemporary and feminine, has made Sanchez one of the most important fashion designers of the new international generation.
Along with other designers from the previous generation, like Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera, Sanchez represents the particular perspective of the international Latin-American style. After acquiring his architectural degree from Simon Bolivar University in 1984, Angel Sanchez began his fashion design career in Caracas, Venezuela in 1987. He quickly became known nationally as a prestigious designer.
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Amanda Wakeley 2011 Bridal Collection
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The feel of the new collection is glamour inspired by architectural lines, carried through from print to construction, contrasted with soft feminine detailing and cut. Her recently introduced shoe collection, made in Italy, has been a sexy success. Her wholesale bridal collection Amanda Wakeley Sposa is now available through 10 hand-picked stockists world-wide.
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Josechu Santana 2011 Bridal Collection
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Josechu Santana, one of Europe’s most respected bridal couturiers, creates exquisite and unique gowns from his workshop in Oviedo on Spain’s northern coast. Together with his wife, Maria Arguilles (designer and creative director), their handmade gowns combine impeccable style, old world craftsmanship and artisan details making every dress an everlasting memory for the bride.
