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Ahead of NYC flagship opening, bridal designer Claire Pettibone discusses 30 years of success

After 30 years in business, Claire Pettibone, founder of her eponymous wedding collection, is an anomaly in an era of conglomerate-owned brands: a successful independent designer with an unwavering point of view. Her clients have become accustomed to an enchanted experience when shopping for a bridal gown, but until now, they had to travel to...

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Meet the designer behind the buzziest brand of New York Bridal Fashion Week

Rime Arodaky, a luxury bridal brand launched in 2011 in Paris, France, staged a runway show last week and opened a Manhattan store with a blowout party that same evening, thereby becoming the buzziest brand of New York Bridal Fashion Week. Known for daring but effortless glamour, craftsmanship and a fashion-forward aesthetic, Arodaky is inspired...

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6 bridal trends from NYBFW to withstand a volatile financial climate

A rise in informal weddings and an interest in vintage and repurposed gowns by the sustainably-minded younger bride has caused consternation in the sector, together with the unsettled financial climate. News that LVMH shares fell up to 8 percent in its third quarter after a 3 year growth period has prompted experts to predict a luxury buying...