From tablecloths to bridal couture
February 1, 2010 | by Liza Treyger
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If you can carry a fluffy dog and not look like an a**hole, you have style and class. Reem Acra pulls it off.
Reem Acra.
When you hear the name, you’re probably not sure if it’s a man or a woman, or where this person is from. But, if you watch the Oscars or read bridal magazines, you’re probably familiar with her work.
Acra, a Beruit native was discovered by a fashion editor when she wore a gown that she made from her mother’s tablecloth to a party.
Taken by Acra’s craftwork, the editor offered to host a fashion show to present her designs to the world. The show took place ten days later and within weeks she was in New York, studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
She’s come a long way since wearing house linens to starting her own bridal line in 1995. Along with her flagship store in Manhattan, her dresses are available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus.
Acra believes in matching gowns to a woman’s personality. What? You mean be yourself on your wedding day? That’s crazy. It’s true. She’s a genius.
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Acra’s designs are made to flatter and extenuate a woman’s body to make her feel regal and elegant. She takes classic bridal shapes and spruces them up with extreme beading, embroidery, and luxurious fabrics.
This kind of sophistication doesn’t come cheap. You can’t exude an ethereal glow for less than $5,000.
These handmade dresses are some of the most sought-after gowns in the world. But if you’ve been in a dress that makes you feel amazing, you’ll understand why it’s worth it.
On the next few pages, check out my faves from her Spring 2010 collection.
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Comments (1)
Great article. I’d like a dress made from a vintage tablecloth.
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