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From runway to beach wedding: the barefoot in formalwear from Kleinfeld. DESIGNER profiles ◗ Bridal fashion Pure Allure Designer liz Fields’ dreamy dresses highlight each bride’s unique style With a background in costume design, Liz Fields brings the charm of an earlier era to her gorgeous bridal gowns. The Englewood, N.J., designer’s eponymous collection, launched for spring 2010, is in part inspired by the chic manner in which women dressed in the early 20th century. Though totally au courant, her sophisticated styles take on a faint vintage feel with romantic details like lace appliqués and hand beading. “I think a woman should be elegant, and not too revealing or eccentric,” the designer says. “The focus should be on her beautiful face, and her figure should be accentuated.” Naturally, Fields is big on fit, with structured dresses that flatter a woman’s curves, whether it’s a silky taffeta gown befitting a ballroom or a strapless chiffon frock perfect for a destination beach wedding. Keeping in mind the needs of real women (including her own friends), coordinating bridesmaid dresses in a bevy of colors mix evening glamour with detachable details such as sashes, shawls and spaghetti straps. Liz Fields is currently liz Fields’ available in nearly 300 figure-flatting retailers nationwide, but gowns are the designer prides herself elegant and classic. on the personal attention she gives brides — she’s even known to chat with clients on Facebook. “Brides are always surprised that I respond to them within minutes,” Fields says. “I try to give them a really personal experience. It’s like everyone is one of my friends.” For more information, contact LizFields@LizFields.com. For an authorized retailer near you, visit lizfields.com. Talk to Liz on Facebook by becoming a fan at facebook .com/pages/Liz-Fields/ 225399834784. ◗ groom’s fashion Made to Measure Kleinfeld’s new men’s formalwear gives grooms a one-of-a-kind experience Brides travel from all corners of the globe to purchase a wedding gown at Kleinfeld, the famed New York City bridal salon and subject of the hit television show “Say Yes to the Dress.” Now grooms also find it destination-worthy, with the opening of a men’s shop boasting beautiful hand-made custom Ronnie Rothstein suits, tuxedos and blazers, as well as custom bowties, with Mara Urshel ties and shirts that send them down the aisle in style. “We are going to make sure that the groom looks as important on the wedding day as the bride does. It’s the couple’s day, and that’s the focus,” says Ronnie Rothstein, co-owner and CEO of Kleinfeld. Couples can work with Kleinfeld’s top fashion experts to design a signature look, whether it’s a traditional tux that channels Frank Sinatra; a modern, sleek suit befitting Brad Pitt; or a dapper white dinner jacket for an idyllic island wedding. The knowledgeable staff will also assist in dreaming up loving details, like lining the groom’s suit with the same fabric as the bride’s dress. A large selection of luxurious fabrics from the finest mills in Italy, England and Japan— more than 50 shades of gray alone—wear and move well (thanks to new techniques that give more stretch) and feel practically weightless. Fathers, groomsmen and other VIPs will want to follow suit, as this phenomenal formalwear lasts well beyond the wedding day. For more information, contact info@kleinfeldbridal.com, kleinfeldmen.com, 646-633-4300. special promotional section http://www.lizfields.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liz-Fields/225399834784 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liz-Fields/225399834784 http://www.kleinfeldmen.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liz-Fields/225399834784

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June - November 2010

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June 2010
Contents
Jewelry
Stationery
Beauty
Photography
And the Bride Wore ... Color
Raise Your Glass
Local Flavors
Seaside in Sanya
Trends, Packages, Honeymoons
Making an Impression

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June - November 2010