Couture Cool

It's been INCREDIBLY hot here in STL---- so to keep our minds off the heat we thought we'd focus on bridal couture!

And a favorite designer (on a somewhat short list)--

Who else but Monique L'Huillier??? One of our favorite designers of elegant and beautiful bridal wear. Did you catch her guest appearance as a judge on a  Fave Guilty Pleasure, Run*way M*odels a couple seasons ago???? It was so much fun to see her, and her comments were right on. L'Hullier is a grad of FIDM in California.

Ms. Monique hit the circuit in 1996 when sh started her business with her husband and really made a splash in 2004 when she debuted celeb wedding gowns for Bri*tney S*pears and Christine B*aumgarten, Al G*ore's daugher, an A*pprentice wedding gown and one for Spidey as well. L'Hullier also designs the typical and fab runway offerings although here at BBP we certainly focus more on the wow of her bridal.

Her designs have been called romantic, ethreal, dreamy, high style, and just plain gorgeous. We agree!
A recent inductee to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) L'Hullier has made her mark and will continue to do so for years to come.

A Fave from Spring 2010

 

And something fresh and lovely from the upcoming Spring 2010 collection:

 

 

Also from the Spring 2012 collection---- we can't wait to see more!

Who is your favorite couture wedding designer?