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Vera Wang: a bridal case study

A custom gown can reveal both a designer’s aesthetic and a client’s needs. Vera Wang’s 1999 dress for Caroline Kimmel offers one focused view of contemporary bridal design.

Contemporary bridal silhouettesEmbroidery and fine detailingIndividual commissions and fittings

About Vera Wang: a bridal case study

This Vera Wang case study follows one influential strand of modern bridal fashion. Wang opened her New York bridal salon in 1990 and combined ceremonial detail with contemporary proportions. Her 1999 dress for Caroline Kimmel joins embroidery, beading and a train to a controlled silhouette. Individual fittings and the needs of the client shaped the result. The example does not represent the full range of wedding clothes or the cultural traditions in which they are worn.

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Vera Wang: Company historyPhiladelphia Museum of Art: Vera Wang wedding dress, 1999
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