Cartier nailed it!
(pardon the pun, it was just too easy!)
As you all may know, I love my hardware. I found the quintessential Item of Desire, the “Just a Nail” ring from the rebellious natured Juste UN Clou Collection. As a designer, I was immediately fascinated by Cartier’s genius recreation of a simple tool box nail! My absolute favorite version is the white gold with diamonds. The bent hardware ranges from $2,200-$36,000 and is definitely a must-have on my list.
For Fall 2012, designer ANNE BOWEN set the trend by showing opulent gold gowns on the runway. It only seems natural that a designer known for her exquisite beading would take inspiration from the iconic jewelry house Cartier. The “Trinity” gown with its rich coloration of white, yellow, and rose gold pays homage the great house and more specifically the Trinity ring by Cartier, a favorite among celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman. The gown itself is very reminiscent of the Art Deco period in which the ring was created. Based on the reaction of brides worldwide, the “Trinity” gown is certain to earn a spot in the pantheon of great wedding dresses.
This season ANNE BOWEN created a special gown “John F. Kennedy Rosa” with a stunning ombre effect. Truly, this gown is a work of art. This watercolor illustrates how the designer was able to work out the exact color scheme for the gown. The process of selecting and placing each strip of organza to create the exact color sequence was extremely painstaking. The rich layers of organza create an overall layered effect that is extremely flattering. The silhouette is unmistakably feminine, and the ombre effect gives the gown a definite “wow” factor. JFK Rosa is just of one of the original works that can be found in the latest bridal collection “The Language of Love”.
Designer Anne Bowen continues to help Sara find the perfect dress for her wedding in Jamaica. Like many brides, Sara has a vision in her mind but is easily overwhelmed with her options. By having Sara try on a variety of styles and asking her what she likes and does not like about each style, Anne is able to help Sara narrow down her options and get her one step close to finding the perfect gown.
In this webisode, the newly engaged Sara Wolf tries on a few different styles from the FALL 2012 Bridal Collection for her wedding in Jamaica. See how Anne tries to interpret what Sarah really wants for her dream gown.
This year marks the debut of a pioneering new webisode series by designer ANNE BOWEN. These webisodes will provide real behind the scenes footage of what really happens in the weeks prior to presenting both her ready-to-wear and bridal collections. In addition, the series will also offer viewers tips, suggestions, and ideas from Anne and her team of experts on a variety of topics from dressing for the red carpet to finding the perfect wedding gown.
In this inaugural webisode, Anne meets with the recently engaged Sara Wolf to find the perfect dress for her upcoming wedding in Jamaica.
We are pleased to announce the debut of the ANNE BOWEN WEDDINGS film shot in Jamaica at the historic ROSE HALL. The film showcases the latest ANNE BOWEN BRIDAL COLLECTION entitled “The Language of Love”. “The Language of Love” is a collection that fuses the designer’s modern aesthetic with a feminine sensibility creating a truly romantic collection. The film poetically communicates the story of a bride’s journey to paradise and what unfolds upon her arrival.
The new collection will be available at stores worldwide this January. Check www.annebowen.com for the location nearest you.
Do great minds think alike? ANNE BOWEN and her team recently journeyed to Jamaica for a week long photo shoot at historic Rose Hall. Oddly enough, Town & Country and its team ventured to the Dominican Republic for a photo shoot. The similarities between the two are uncanny. We were forced to conclude that great minds do indeed think alike. Check out these images and judge for yourself.
Designer Anne Bowen creates spirited, sexy and modern collections. As a luxury brand, her designs reflect on the inner confidence and individuality of women everywhere. Anne Bowen began designing at a very young age. Inspired by her mother's taste for menswear, she experimented with rich colors, textures and draping. Her designs possess simplicity in silhouette with an exquisite structure and are often adorned with semi-precious and precious stones.
Anne Bowen premiered her bridal collection during New York’s illustrious Bridal Fashion Week at The Plaza Hotel. Known for her stylized evening wear, Anne introduced her distinguished, red carpet design philosophy to the bridal market. Architectural fused with simplicity, fresh and non-traditional, the gowns stay true to the Anne Bowen aesthetic. The collection offers a no-frills drama, atypical of bridal designs to-date.
