Designer Monique Lhuillier's name seems to be on every
celebrity's mouth these days. She is touted to be the next Vera Wang as most
A-list celebs have a dress by Lhuillier. Professionally designing dresses and
gowns since 1996, Lhuillier was brought to the limelight when then pop princess
Britney Spears commissioned her as wedding gown designer. Lhuillier crafted a
wedding gown with beads, beading and jewellery to the delight of Spears. This
was followed by stints with other Hollywood celebrities and the name Lhuillier
shone brighter than ever in the fashion industry. This is not surprising as the
craftsmanship of Lhuillier is obvious in the beads, beading and jewellery
incorporated in her every design.
The craftsmanship of Lhuillier is also seen in the price
tags her dresses carry which the average career woman cannot afford. Bridal
gowns cost $2,000 - $10,000 while evening dresses are priced a little lower.
For those who want the look of a Lhuillier gown or dress, there are several
things you must remember: A-line, full skirt, soft and fabrics, and exquisite
beads, beading and jewellery. Beads used in a Lhuillier design range from
Swarovski crystals and pearls to glass beads and rhinestones. More expensive
stones are used in more expensive dresses.
Other designers also use the A-line cut, full skirts, and
soft fabrics in their designs but only Lhuillier uses beads, beading and
jewellery in embroidering accent pieces in her designs. Most designers go
extremely modern with minimalist themes or avant-garde couture. Others go super
romantic with an overload of laces, ruffles, and tons of cloth. But with her
skill in using beads, Lhuillier combines modernity with sentimentality,
producing designs that are elegant, modern, romantic, and wearable.
Beads, beading and jewellery in the designs of Lhuillier are
used differently. Some designs use the beads as a component of the fabric
itself. An example is the white dress peppered with black beads worn by the model
Natalia Gotsii in Lhuillier's spring collection. Julia Dunstall also wore a
similar dress in light pink and low-neck cut.
Accents are also made of beads in Lhuillier designs.
Rarely does the designer use a bow or fabrics as an accent in her dresses. Beads,
beading and jewellery find themselves embroidered into belts, necklines, and straps.
Brooches are also made of beads and jewellery. In her spring collection, there
were several designs with beaded brooches: dresses worn by Heather Marks, Anja
Rubik, Cameron Russell, and Hye Park are outstanding examples.
If you love beads, beading and jewellery, invest in a
Lhuillier gown. The classic design and ornate embroidery make it a good
investment. Lhuillier's craftsmanship and skill in beads, beading and jewellery
ensure that the dress will never fade in style history. After all, good taste
is always fashionable.
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