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Designer inspiration: Hollywood movie stars of the 1920s.
What it’s known for: Beautiful freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal jewelry.
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Designer inspiration: Garden and destination weddings.
What it’s known for: Cute, fun looks with pops of color and hints of print.
Favorite dress: The “Larei” dress — this natural white, …

What is it: A Philippines-based line of costume jewelry and handbags (sold through couturelab.com).
What it’s known for: Unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces that you can customize with different colored …

What it’s known for: Visionary designs at affordable prices. The styles include lots of flowers, ruffles, interchangeable belts, and bead work. This year also introduced a number of …

What it’s known for: Simple, clean silhouettes with current fashion accents including ruffles, rose cabbage appliques, and mushroom-pleated organza.
Favorite dress: An illusion tulle bodice with exposed boning that …

The Priscilla of Boston group showed their new dresses at the Chelsea Arts Center from all of their collections including Priscilla of Boston, Platinum, Melissa Sweet, Jewel, Reverie, …

Designer inspiration: Getting married at a luxe lodge — pairing cashmere and satin. “We wanted to juxtapose something knit with something soft and silky,” said Gregory Nato, designer …

What it’s known for: Understated elegance and simple silhouettes embellished with lace, appliques, and crystals.
Favorite dress: The “Bella” dress — it’s a boat-neck Windsor silk dress with beaded …