These styles stood apart from the big poufy gowns of the 80s
Distracting Patterns or Logos: Stay away from clothing with loud patterns, slogans, or logos that can divert attention away from the solemnity of the event
(In other words, these couturiers are all betting that this style will please their customers, the 4000 folks around the world willing to spend $50,000 to $300,000 on a single dress.) For an industry that operates on its own schedule, and often seeks the skills of outsides embroidery houses and artisans (like Lesage), it's a rare moment of duplication
Getting into Drais for free on the Drais guestlist Once passing the bouncers we went up to the hostess and told her we were on the Comp Guestlist and we got to go right on up the elevators
Without a ton of briefing, Stefano came up with a sketch that we loved immediately. Gallici was also interested in making sure the look felt unexpected