The Designer Collective

Costarellos Greek designer Christos Costarellos was born in Dusseldorf, Germany, to parents who both worked in the fashion industry. After completing his own studies in Greece and London, he launched his eponymous fashion house in 1998. A prominent member of Greece s evolving fashion scene, he has since added bridal to his repertoire. Inspired by ancient Greek philosophy, Costarellos feminine creations are decidedly forward-thinking. Beautifully crafted European laces meet modern silhouettes and flattering bias cuts. The couture tailoring and luxe embroidery infuse movement and eye-catching detail into each dress.

ANNALISA GOWN Costarellos Made in Greece $2,495.00 46146767

DIXON GOWN Costarellos Made in Greece $2,525.00 46146692

SHAW GOWN Costarellos Made in Greece $2,325.00 46146825

Daughters of Simone Sister duo Ashley and Brittany Castanos are the creative minds behind Daughters of Simone. With a carpenter father and an abstract artist mother, Ash and Brit have had an eye for the unorthodox from an early age. The brand borrows its name from philosopher Simone De Beauvoir, a woman who encapsulates the independent, rebellious, and soulbaring spirit that their designs evoke. Inspired by their home state of California, their travels through Indonesia and Australia, and their mother s own 1970s off-the-shoulder gown, the sisters have created a truly unique bridal collection. Daughters of Simone dresses boast graphic laces, unexpected details, and easy silhouettes. Each design is the epitome of effortless, boho-chic for the bride.

ABBOTT GOWN Daughters of Simone Imported $2,350.00 46181525

AMIRA GOWN Daughters of Simone Imported $2,200.00 46161840

KEMP GOWN Daughters of Simone Imported $2,500.00 46181442

NOMADIC GOWN Daughters of Simone Imported $2,375.00 46162525

PIPER GOWN Daughters of Simone Imported $1,800.00 46181988

Johanna Johnson Raised in New Zealand, Johanna Johnson moved to Australia to study graphic design and eventually opened her own boutique studio. She grew frustrated while searching for her own wedding dress and began to envision Johanna Johnson couture. Since opening her first store in 2005, Johnson has dressed celebrities on red-carpets around the world, including Chrissy Teigen, Madonna, and Meryl Streep. Her Sydney-based team crafts wedding gowns with the same impeccable tailoring and luxurious fabrics for which Johnson s couture collections are known. Elegant and sophisticated, her Art Deco-inspired silhouettes were made for the bride who wants to exude glamour on her big day.

HUXLEY GOWN Johanna Johnson Made in Australia $2,610.00 46318218

KERRY GOWN Johanna Johnson Made in Australia $2,580.00 46016721

NEVIS GOWN Johanna Johnson Made in Australia $2,830.00 46317913

Liz Martinez French-Israeli designer Liz Martinez designs and constructs all of her gowns with a team of experts in her Israel-based studio. Obsessed with fashion from an early age, she has come a long way since the early stages of her career when she worked out of a small bedroom in her mother s apartment. For Martinez, each dress is a reminder of how a little girl s dream can become a reality, whether she s planning her wedding day or leading a thriving company. Martinez s youthful passion is apparent in her gorgeous bridal collections, which are guided by the philosophy that each gown should capture a woman s inner beauty and seductive nature. The romantic silhouettes paired with sheer details and subtle beading are ethereally sexy.

ABILENE GOWN Liz Martinez Made in Israel $4,000.00 46370532

SONDRIN GOWN Liz Martinez Made in Israel $3,950.00 46103412

Rime Arodaky Parisian designer Rime Arodaky began her career as a junior designer in such renowned fashion houses as Sonia Rykiel and Dice Kayek. In 2010 she started a blog, Lalovelist, where she shared her design inspirations, wish lists, and musings on weddings and marriage. The blog was an instant success, and she launched her line of non-traditional wedding gowns in 2011. Inspired by designer Yves Saint-Laurent and 1970s icons like Jane Birkin and Romy Schneider, Arodaky challenges the image of the innocent bride. An avid supporter of animal rights and environmental issues, Maison Rime Arodaky does not use animal skin or any materials tested on animals, and they only work with partners who share their vision of a cruelty-free business model. Featuring luxe crepe and lace sourced from the best French and Italian suppliers, her gowns are best described as elevated rock n roll. Sheer details and sexy, modern silhouettes are the cornerstone of Arodaky s sophisticated yet effortlessly cool aesthetic.

BENETT GOWN Rime Arodaky Imported $1,950.00 46994729

HALEY GOWN Rime Arodaky Imported $1,900.00 46994778

JIMMY GOWN Rime Arodaky Imported $1,850.00 46994679

Theia Helmed by Irish designer Don O Neill, Theia owes its name to the Greek goddess whose sparkling eyes are said to have harnessed the power of light. Originally trained as a chef, O Neill followed his true passion to fashion school, eventually landing at such renowned labels as Carmen Marc Valvo and Badgley Mischka. He launched Theia in 2009, quickly gaining a roster of celebrity fans. When more and more brides were turning to the ready-to-wear collection for their wedding day looks, Theia expanded into a dedicated bridal collection. Known for romantic silhouettes, Theia gowns feature exquisite Chantilly & Guipure laces, Spanish tulles, and intricate beading. Always nodding to tradition, the ethereal styles allow every bride to feel like a goddess as she walks down the aisle.

AVA GOWN Theia Imported $1,850.00 43974286

FELICIA GOWN Theia Imported $2,000.00 46579520

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