Gilles Montezin received his professional training at l’Ecole de la Haute Couture in Paris. After completing his studies, he went to work at l’Opera Bastille where he perfected techniques for elaborate period costuming that contribute to his craft. At the same time, he worked for both Loris Azzaro and Christian Lacroix Haute Couture and remained at Maison Lacroix for eight years.

After studying haute couture in Paris and working for Christian Lacroix for 8 years, Gilles Montezin started his own collection in New York City. His work gained critical acclaim with the media as well as celebrities. After many requests from clients, he has created a bridal gown collection that is feminine, edgy and modern.

The Gilles Montezin bridal collection pays homage to the art form of opera by bringing together a complex combination of drama, sensuality, femininity and emotion; all of the characteristics found in the most beloved operatic productions.

Based on a design philosophy that focuses on the curvature of the female body this collection features classic couture tailoring.

This collection also introduces an optional body shaper Le Cinch, an abbreviated interpretation of the traditional corset that nearly doubles its predecessor’s figure-enhancing effects.

Le Cinch accompanies every dress in the collection so every bride can achieve the perfect hourglass silhouette with unprecedented comfort. The fabrics of each dress are hand manipulated to produce textures and opulence rarely found in bridal attire. The romantic silhouettes are designed to accentuate and celebrate the female form.