Monthly Archives: September 2013

2013 Collections

Antoine El Kareh 2013 Bridal Collection

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El Kareh is winner of Mission Fashion 2006 and best designer in Studio Al Fan in 2000. His talent in elegance, creativity and modernity has skyrocketed his career in Haute Couture. His latest collection was dominated by happy colors of red, yellow, white and Grey on dresses that are feminine and modern.

2013 Collections

Rosanna Perrone 2013 Bridal Collection

These remarkable Rosanna Perrone wedding dresses look attractive and romantic! Each of these gowns was designed, created and beautified with all kinds of pleats, ruffles and embellishments according to the shape, color and texture of the flowers they were inspired by.

2013 Collections

Elaya Vaughn 2013 Bridal Collection

Creative director, Kate Pankoke, started Elaya Vaughn in 2010. The name, Elaya Vaughn, comes from two of Pankoke’s family names. Kate has been designing for ten years; however, as with most girls, her interest in bridal began early on in life. . While earning her B.A. in Apparel Design and Technology, she began her career with commissioned design work that consisted mostly of evening wear. It has always been her goal to start her own line, and that time finally came.

2014 Collection

Dany Tabet Couture Scenario Reading Rendez-Vous Collection

Coming from colorful mosaic Lebanon, a melting pot of cultures; He gather his inspiration from the beauty of the land and its people, this inspiration allows him to bring to life detailed, unique and luxurious pieces. Dany Tabet Haute Couture is about creating a glamorous and high class experience.

2013 Collections

Valentini Sposa Ego Bridal 2013 Collection

Inspired by traditional femininity, Valentini Sposa blends classical and innovative designs to present a refined, elegant bridal collection, always adding a touch of the originality that makes him so unique and special.

2014 Collection

Saiid Kobeisy Spring 2014 Bridal Collection (II)

Born on August 14th 1978, Saiid Kobeisy is a talented Haute Couture designer.The first dress that was designed by Saiid Kobeisy, was pieced together all by himself. His first collection assembled under the name Saiid Kobeisy was released in Lebanon in 2002. It consisted of nine dresses. Now his collections range between 30-40 dresses.

2014 Collection

Gina K 2014 Spring Couture Bridal Collection (II)

Gina K has been a market leader in bridal dresses and evening gowns for over 20 years, with stores located in Jounieh, Kousba El-Koura and Tripoli. Their bride can enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in Gina K’s refined stores, where she will be assisted by highly-trained professionals.

2014 Collection

Yolan Cris Couture 2014 Evening Collection (III)

The fusion between a traditional sewing method and an innovative design closed to prêt-a-porter trends sign the magic success of these two sisters with constant and incomparable boiling talent!

Tips & Tricks

Give the perfect bridal experience

Bridal retailers should always focus on their Store Display, as this is a key factor on attracting the brides attention. I’ve noticed that many times the gowns are just placed on standard mannequins that do not give the gown any justice.

As a bridal shop owner you should focus on the general look but as well on individual pieces that make your store unique. Remember that at this time there are so many bridal retailers that a bride can’t visit more than a dozen or two – so you should be certain that a future bride checks your store!

Use a great Store Display to attract attention and to make special gowns pop-up when the bride enters your salon. Also make sure accesories are in sight, as many times brides forget that after deciding on the gown they must also purchase veil and jewelry. You don’t want to lose that sale – with accessories in full display you will never lose a dime.

Keep in mind that your shop assistants must always change the items displayed – this way you will have all your items in a perpetual attention from your clients. Brides may be picky but in the end if they spot something they like, you surely will make a great sale.

Tips & Tricks

Shimka 2013 Spring Bridal Collection

Fresh vintage, chic and elegant design, with a unique twist, offering you an alternative of high quality wedding dresses.  Combinations of textures, colors and transparency, decorated with ingenuity, integrates into an accurate gentleness of lace and pearls, creating an exclusive handmade embroidery.