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Kleinfeld Menswear Boutique DESIGNER profiles ◗ Bridal Gowns All About the Bride AreRia Couture Gown Designs offers a one-of-a-kind custom experience ◗ Menswear A single, simple, stunning blue pearl. That’s the sign of a revolution. That’s the sign of a design that puts the bride first. That single blue pearl is a signature of AreRia Couture Gown Designs and underscores a commitment to ensuring the bride has a superlative experience, less to worry about during the planning process and a stunning dress. In short, the company’s vision is less about design for design’s sake and more about design for the bride’s sake. Fashion designer Andrea Clark, who worked as a bridal retailer before setting pencil to sketch pad, taps years of experience working with brides and comes at design from that refreshing and unique perspective. So that blue pearl is a zipper pull on each dress, eliminating the need for the bride to hunt for “something blue.” And each dress comes with a keepsake garter that borrows from the dress’s design. The dresses come pre-bustled. And the bra is sewn in. Clark also provides waistband support and silicone banding in strapless gowns, so the bride can focus on the festivities — and not about tugging the top back into place. And while elegantly detailed, the dresses are created with priority sizing, so there’s less alteration, which means less on a bride’s checklist. AreRia even features a dress with a tearaway train, so the bride An exquisite can go from the reception’s gown by full gown to the after-party AreRia in a stylish dress without Couture missing a beat. Making the bride’s life a little easier? Now that’s revolutionary. For more information on the latest lines by AreRia Couture Gown Designs, check areria.com. Here Comes the Groom Every man’s walk down the aisle is a unique experience. Kleinfeld’s Director of Menswear, Frank Jedda, makes sure he looks the part Frank Jedda saves men: from the whims and winds of trendy fashion, from the anxiety of selecting just the right tuxedo for their impending nuptials, and sometimes from themselves when they come to him with a Pee-wee Herman tie, looking for a tuxedo to match. As Director of Menswear for Kleinfeld, a Frank Jedda preeminent designer of custom-made tuxedos, Jedda guides grooms toward a look that will not only define the wedding, but will timelessly serve the groom long after the walk down the aisle. That’s because Jedda presents tuxedos that offer up classic lines, providing an exceptionally constructed suit that is designed to the wearer’s specific frame and sensibilities. During the process, Jedda meets with the groom to assess styles and body type. Then, using one of 12 forms that mimic different shoulder and body dimensions, he pieces together the right combination of textures, cut, fabrics and tailoring to flatter the physique. Sometimes that means steering a customer away from a trendy choice that will be out of favor in a month. And sometimes that means spending two hours selecting just the right bow tie, one that matches the groom’s eventual tuxedo, facial type and personal style. The ultimate goal: a bespoke look that balances fine craftsmanship and detail with élan and a classic style. As only Kleinfeld can. For more information, visit kleinfeldmen.com. spECiAl promotional section http://www.areria.com http://www.kleinfeldmen.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011
Contents
Inspiration
Jewelry
Beauty
On the runway
Going to a Garden Party
Color Magic
Sonoran Dreams
At the beach
The new buzz

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011