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June14
Leana Doray writes
The Wedding Scoop,
a Singaporean web-
portal founded in 2013.
theweddingscoop.com
For bespoke crafting: Time
Taken To Make A Dress
Jade and Letitia’s passion for design led
them to start their own dressmaking shop.
They believe women are complex creatures
with multifaceted styles, so they create
pieces that flatter each individual’s body
and show off her personality.
Gowns range from $1,000 for short dresses to
$3,000 for mermaid cuts and $4,000 for ball
gowns. 61 Niven Road.
timetakentomakeadress.com
Also try:
Caramel & Co., 17 How Sun Road. caramel.com.sg
Jessicacindy, #02-08 Scotts Square.
jessicacindy.com
For structural, avant-garde
pieces:Vaughn Tan
After graduating as a materials engineer,
Vaughn dove straight into making wedding
dresses with a bridal boutique and started
his eponymous label in 2006. He’s known
for structured designs and high-fashion style
that are inspired by, amongst other things,
architecture. His emphasis on great fabrics and
meticulous attention to detail help him create
sleek, detailed and unconventional gowns.
Gowns start from $4,500. 7 Spottiswoode Park Road.
vaughnt.com
For designer and luxury:
Belle and Tulle
Belle and Tulle is a new multi-label
boutique that features international
designers such as Anne Barge, Kenneth
Pool by Amsale Aberra, and Lela Rose,
and will soon be carrying gowns from
Elie by Elie Saab, Naem Khan and
Romona Keveza. Choose from an array
of dresses including romantic ball
gowns, fine silk sheaths and mermaid
cuts, or designs featuring delicate
embroidery and Chantilly lace.
Anne Barge gowns start from $6,000, Lela
Rose, $7,000, Kenneth Pool, $8,000. #03-12
Palais Renaissance. belleandtulle.com
Also try:
Trinity Gallery (for lines such as Jenny
Packham and Monique Lhuillier), #02-14
Raffles Hotel Arcade. trinitygallery.com.sg
The Atelier Bridal (for lines such as Carolina
Herrera and Marchesa), 22A Ann Siang Road.
theatelierbridal.com
The Prelude Bridal (for lines such as Christos
and Badgley Mishka), 8 Mohamed Sultan
Road, #03-01. theprelude.com.sg
Something Borrowed (gowns for purchase
or rental). somethingborrowed.com.sg
For the doyenne of
gown design: AnnTeoh
Ann Teoh has been designing gowns
for over 20 years. Her label strives to
create gowns that suit each bride’s
style and personality, with dresses
that are timeless yet unconventional,
and comfortable to wear.
Prices average $3,000 for a full-length
wedding gown. Suites 02-18/19, Delfi
Orchard. annteoh.com
For local:
Silhouette The Atelier
Silhouette The Atelier has been in Singapore
since 1995 and in the region for the past 18
years. It carries a wide range of dresses in
different styles (particularly fit-to-flare and ball
gowns), but its signature design approach is
simple and classic.
Gowns start from $2,000. #05-38 Orchard Central
Also try:
The Wedding Present, 25 Bukit Pasoh Road.
weddingpresentbride.com
Digio Bridal, 69 Tanjong Pagar Road.
digiobridal.com
Rico-A-Mona, 33 Tanjong Pagar Road.
rico-a-mona.com
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