Marchesa is known for elaborate wedding dresses that unfold in airy, sumptuous fabrics and exquisite details
Paisley pattern A pattern with timeless appeal, Paisley print might have been created in Persia in 200 AD, but it had a big moment in the 1960s - not surprising, considering the fashion set's penchant at the time for vibrant colours and swirling patterns
Boutique owner, Sarah Ghabbour, sets out to prove that buying a second-hand wedding dress can be a luxury experience
Madame Henri Monceau has furnished valuable documentation for the Bourbonnais costume (Plate 19) and Madame Felix Chevrier has kindly helped us for Lorraine (Plate 11)
Ideal Occasions: Formal parties, wedding receptions, and festive events
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