tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83687378828013220472024-02-06T18:18:04.486-08:00Couture DossierOfficial Blog of Designer Alina PizzanoAlina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-65164253818258167582013-08-09T18:40:00.000-07:002013-08-10T12:37:56.636-07:00Salon Updates<!--StartFragment-->
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Hi!......I haven’t given you, my readers, a salon update in a long time! This post is well over due. </div>
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Over the past couple of months, the salon has experienced a few changes and some new additions. We’ve had the amazing opportunity to have a scene from the movie ‘<i><a href="http://www.baggageclaimmovie.com/" target="_blank">Baggage Claim</a></i>’ filmed in the salon! The cast and crew were all extremely nice and professional and it was such a pleasure to see, well hear (we had to stay in the back), a few lines from the movie. Speaking of filming, last week there was yet another film crew at the salon. This time around, a independent student film was being shot to take to the Cannes Film Festival and hopefully get picked up. The salon has been getting some major exposure in the movie industry.</div>
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Now, with all that excitement, we’ve still been working on
hundreds of gowns for brides, bridesmaids and mother of the brides. Spring is
always the busiest season for the bridal industry and the salon has seen it’s
fair share of hectic days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At one
point we had over 8 brides picking up gowns in the same week! That’s a lot for
a couture bridal salon that creates every gown in the back room! We’ve also
been developing the next collection for the label and I’m very thrilled to
present the gowns for everyone to see. This collection is reminiscent of Old
Hollywood with lots of beading, luxurious fabrics, and intricate details.</div>
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It’s been a busy yet exciting season and with the help of my
wonderful team, all these things have been possible! I have two employees;
Jocelyn is our sample maker/seamstress with the “magic hands” and Eve is my super
upbeat assistant. We have been working together as a team for the past 6 months but every bride seems thinks we've known each other for years. The chemistry at the salon is so creative, fun and friendly, we find at times we are here all night and never noticed the hours passing by. The salon has always been my second home but now I have two lovely ladies to share it with............but I cannot forget the salon’s mascot, WOOKIE! Wookie is my
baby, my dog of 4 years and my everything. He keeps the salon running smoothly
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I can’t wait to see what else this year has to bring for the
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A lot of my brides (current and pervious) have destination weddings that take place in other states/countries. I love to travel and when we began to discuss the location for the ceremony, I get inspiration from hearing where my brides will be traveling to for their big day. After connecting with my brides and doing a bit of research on the location the wedding will take place, I began to imagine the fabrication I will use to create my bride’s gown. If my bride tells me she’s getting married on a beach, I began to picture a soft flowing dress that flows fluidly when she walks down the aisle and standing in front of her husband saying their vows. Each destination wedding requires a different look and feel. </div>
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If you decide to go with a destination wedding there are a few tips that I would like offer: </div>
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<li>Check the weather- I advise my brides to research the weather around the time they will get married. With every gown that I create, I want my brides to be as comfortable as possible on their special day. It’s important to know how hot or cool the weather will be, because this will also help me in choosing fabrication (I would not want to put you in a heavy brocade in 90 degree weather). </li>
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<li>Transportation- how will your dress get to you? I ALWAYS advise my brides, if they can, take the dress with them! My two biggest fears are: 1) damage to the dress before the wedding, and 2) the dress NOT arriving to my bride in time for her wedding. I have personally driven gowns to my brides to make sure they receive them. </li>
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<li>Care- caring for a gown is very important no matter where you get married. If you cannot personally handle your gown, please pick someone you trust to care for it. I always advise my brides to check with their wedding planner or hotel concierge for a steamer or services available in the area. Steaming is an essential part of caring for your gown on your big day. I also advise my brides to have someone with them when they pick up their gowns from the salon so that my staff and I can properly show you how to get into your gown, bustle or attach/remove your train, and any other steps needed. </li>
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For many of my brides, a destination wedding is also a time to squeeze in a bit of a vacation. I encourage you to have fun, see the place you’re visiting and truly enjoy this one-in-a lifetime experience. I’m the type of person who really enjoys my vacation; I love to take in all the culture, sites, and enjoy the different types of food! This is the perfect time to take a mini break from planning your dream wedding and enjoy the beautiful sites other states and countries have to offer.
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<br />Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-27255468459382294242013-07-24T11:04:00.000-07:002013-08-09T18:44:43.229-07:00Molly & Stephen <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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first introduced when she came into the salon with her friend to view the gowns
we had. Molly instantly fell in love with </span><a href="http://www.alinapizzano.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/4/FALL_2012/130" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Samarah</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> from my Fall 2012 collection.
After trying on a few of my other gowns, Molly needed more time to decide
if Samarah was the right dress for her or if she wanted to try a different
look. A few months past by and I did not hear anything from Molly until
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personalized, we added delicate ¾ length lace sleeves and created a mid-back
“V’ shaped neckline. We kept the dress at mid-knee, although she had
considered a longer length when she first tried it on a few months back. The
Samarah gown and Molly’s personal style/personality complimented each other
fantastically! To top off her remarkable look we created a classic pillbox hat
out of the same Dupioni silk as the under dress. Molly suggested the hat have a
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<span style="color: #242424;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Molly and Stephen’s wedding
took place at the historic </span><a href="http://www.camarilloranch.org/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Camarillo Ranch</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> in the beautiful Ventura County. The
open space and outdoor scenery was the perfect match for their rustic, fun, and
unforgettable wedding. The bride and groom along with their wedding party
performed a “flash mob” dance for their guest to mix of their favorite songs.
The incredible Jen, of </span><a href="http://fondlyforever.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fondly Forever Photography</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, captured their special day
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The shoot featured three of our gowns: Rita (Spring 2010), Petal (Fall 2010), and Nasira (Fall 2012). Each gown was dressed up with pieces from Liza's beautiful jewelry collection; the gowns and the jewelry were a perfect match for this exhibit about the history of weddings.<br />
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Gowns: <a href="http://www.alinapizzano.com/">Alina Pizzano Couture Bridal </a></div>
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Bridal Hats: <a href="http://www.louisegreen.com/">Louise Green Millinery</a> </div>
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I first met my bride Perrin two years before her wedding when she came from New York to visit her parents. Perrin came to the salon with her mother and they brought her mother's wedding dress. Perrin already had an idea that she wanted me to work with; how to make her mother’s wedding dress more of her own style, so she could wear it as her own wedding gown.</div>
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Perrin’s mother’s dress was a very beautiful lace tiered sheath dress with iridescent rhinestones. The dress was simple yet elegant with a vintage feel. Since I love working with vintage pieces I saw so many possibilities in creating something new with this dress. I wanted to give Perrin a dress that she would feel incredible in but I also wanted to keep certain elements of the original dress. </div>
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We had the idea of making the dress a bit shorter, like a mini, by moving the all tiers of lace up a few inches. The dress originally had long sleeves that I shortened to ¾ length and used the leftover tiers of lace to create a beautiful scalloped neckline and “V” shaped back to compliment her collarbone. Since the dress already had rhinestones on it, I had to find new ones to match so I could continue the flow of the rhinestones on the sleeves and neckline. The end result was a perfect match of Hollywood glamour and modern chic.</div>
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Perrin and Michael were married in Santa Barbara at the historic <a href="http://www.sbthp.org/casa.htm" target="_blank">Casa de la Guerra</a> and this wonderfully special day was </div>
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Traditionally, most brides wear white on their wedding day but sometimes I have the opportunity to work with a bride that decides to break this unwritten rule. A white wedding gown is not for everyone, just like a strapless bodice may not be your cup of tea. Using color for a wedding dress can be just as much fun as dancing all night on the dance floor after the wedding. Color has the ability to spice up the simplest gown and turn it into a memorable piece of art.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The first wedding were a woman wore a white dress can be traced back to Queen Victoria’s wedding to Prince Albert in 1840.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Before Victoria’s wedding, many brides choose colors including blue, yellow, black and grey for their wedding gowns. Soon after Victoria’s wedding, the white dress trend spread throughout Europe and more elite brides were beginning to favor white over any other color.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A white dress indicated the bride’s family had money to spend on a garment that could be worn once and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">possibly ruined by getting dirty.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In the 19</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> century, brides of the middle class also picked white as the color of their gowns instead of the different hues that were picked previously.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Most brides of this era would wear their gown more then once to get plenty of use out of the expensive garment.</span></td></tr>
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In the past I’ve had the pleasure of working with a few brides that decided to use colors like red, black, purple, hints of green, and multi-colored lining to make their day and dress more unique. Actually a previous bride, Deborah's black wedding dress was part of the inspiration for my Spring 2013 collection; a black, sand washed jacquard gown with hand beading on the bodice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her gown was classic old Hollywood at it’s finest. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">When I met Kat for the first time, she came in with her aunt who lives in Guam. She knew that her loving aunt was not going to be able to attend her wedding and wanted her to partake in as much as she could during her visit. It was very touching to see how important it was for Kat to involve so much of her family...her mother, father, aunt and grandmother were all involved at some point in the process. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As it was difficult for her grandmother to see, Kat would explain in detail every inch of her dress for her to really "see" the gown come together. It was beautiful to see her light up with each word. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">One of the most important factors in the design, was the beading...or as Kat called it "bling"...and lots of it! We started with dense beading on the top which faded into the body as it trickled down towards her skirt. At each fitting, more and more beading was added...soon she was fully covered. If there was an open space to be found, believe me, Kat would want another stone to cover it. She wanted to sparkle like no other bride she'd seen, and she had seen many, many weddings prior to her own.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The beaded bodice flowed into an organza ruffled skirt which looked like roses, but it didn't end there. From a chapel length train, we added a detachable cathedral train, finished off with a mini organza belt on her waist. The end result was stunning!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">All of the special day was captured by the husband and wife team of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1949280965">Connie & Jeff's Photography</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.chouphotography.com/">.</a></span></span></div>
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My bride Jenni Rae, as her Mother calls her, came to me looking to see if it was possible to create her dream gown within a very specific budget. You see, since her grandparents were paying for her dress, she wanted to honor them and make sure that she not go over a certain amount.</div>
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At my first consultation with Jenni, her mom Tamra, sister Nikki and grandma Gwen showed me images of other dresses which she had tried on and discussed with me what she liked and didn't like. It was interesting to see that her grandmothers eye was right on target, as she had a very detailed idea of what her grand daughter should wear...but of course, ultimately, it was whatever Jenni wanted.</div>
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Since it was going to be a Palm Springs wedding, light fabric and an easy flow for her gown were a must. Additionally, three key requests for her gown were: cap sleeves, had to have beading and a minimal train. The beading, especially, had to be just right and work well with Jenni's frame.</div>
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The final gown I designed for her was an Empire waist, Crinkle chiffon gown with draped cap sleeves. The highlights were the hand beading on the shoulder as well as on the empire waistline. </div>
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Since they are both outdoor aficionados, Jenni & Matt were married at Spencer's Restaurant in Palm Springs, and the grounds were just beautiful. All of the beauty and love were captured by Brian Kent of <a href="http://www.abmweddingphotos.com/" target="_blank">ABM Photography</a>. </div>
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It all began with a surprise proposal in Starbucks by her hubby Ian, which everyone was in on, when she was handed a gift which said she was a prized Starbucks customer. Little did she know that the box contained more then just a gift certificate, it was actually a one of kind designed engagement ring! </div>
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The second part to her story, was her dream of getting married in a house she would always drive by. As she did a little research and found that one of her students actually lived in the house, and was able to accommodate her wedding, the pieces were starting to come together.</div>
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Her dream dress was now the final part needed to make it a true reality.</div>
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Just as her ring was custom designed, Raquel wanted a gown that reflected her unique style. She also wanted to keep the gown a surprise from Ian until her wedding day. So she made the decision to board a plane in Connecticut and come to California, where she would be able to have her gown made discreetly and without any distraction. Pasadena worked out perfectly, since her future sister-in-law also lived here. So, we set about scheduling her fittings and alterations to work out as efficiently as possible and get in as many details as we could during each trip. Her final gown was a beautiful duchess satin with tucks and pleats throughout. Her drape shoulder was asymmetrical and form fitting. The only request Raquel had was to include her initials and favorite number. So, I had her initials laser cut, as we embellished them with the amount of stones that represented her number, and placed them on her train. </div>
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Additionally, we designed and fabricated three cute little flower girl gowns to represent her peacock color scheme.</div>
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From day one, that little spitfire won my heart..... dancing, singing and especially beat boxing, filling us with non-stop laughter through every fitting and appointment.</div>
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When my bride Kristi, who is a kindergarten teacher in the Pasadena area, came to her first appointment, she opened up to me about her family and the recent passing of her father. As we spoke, we instantly bonded and connected over the fact that we had both lost our fathers. After shedding many tears, Kristi told me what her vision was for her gown and her wedding. She gave me her full trust and wanted me to style her and her entire party from head to toe, which I gladly and proudly did. <br />
Her Bohemian vision came to life in the design of her gown which we made from Battenburg lace appliques and Crinkle chiffon, from the simplest of ideas, one of which was a sun dress. After every meeting and fitting, I knew that as we adjusted and played with ideas, that I was on the right track when I could see a glimmer of tears in her eyes.<br />
I even involved her sister Cami in the fabrication of Kristi's gown and had her assist with a portion of the beading, making it very personal for her and her family. <br />
Kristi also put her lovely Mom in my hands, as I put her in a gold Dupioni jacket with matching cigarette style pants. As the matriarch of the family, I thought it only fitting that her Mom be in gold as the rest of the party were in shades of yellow.<br />
The wedding and reception took place at her beautiful brother-in-law's house in Altadena. Quaint, intimate and emotional, her wedding brought tears all the way around, including myself and my husband. All of it captured by <a href="http://rosecityphotographydotcom.smugmug.com/" target="_blank">Rose City Photography</a>.<br />
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Nine different dresses for nine unique ladies and girls....<br />
This is how many gowns I designed and fabricated for my bride Kristi's Wedding Party. It all started when discussing Kristi's wedding as she wanted all yellow for her bridal party. So, I thought, why not come up with different shades of yellow in order to make it more unique, since each design was different. The colors complemented her Bohemian vision of her wedding and reception and brought a beautiful array of Summer color to a wonderful outdoor Fall wedding (just as the drizzle cleared!). <br />
Additionally, I designed and fabricated the head pieces, out of burlap, for the girls and added burlap floral broaches to their Toms ballerina shoes.<br />
All of my girls, my little "pollitos" - Ava, Elle, Niki, Kerry, Lisa, Cami, Laura, Gloria and Andrea, who will be featured in the next blog along with Kristi, were the most wonderful wedding party that a bride could ever want. <br />
The closeness of the two families from the beginning of the design process, to the fittings and through to the wedding itself was inspiring and touching. I am very happy and proud to have been part of Kristi's wedding and now count them as family myself...<br />
xoxox,<br />
Alina<br />
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<br />Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-17993773055696955212012-10-12T15:26:00.001-07:002012-10-12T15:26:44.505-07:00Jacky & Vince<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before I begin to talk about my bride Jacky, I wanted to thank her "adopted" mom Sue for discovering me in her own backyard...<br />
My bride Jacky came to me with a very special request. She wanted to incorporate elements from her Mother's original wedding gown into her gown as a beautiful homage to her mother, as a remembrance as well as a celebration. This thought was especially dear to me as I too have experienced the passing of a parent.<br />
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So, I set about coming up with a creative solution of how I could delicately remove some of the lace patterns from her Mother's dress and re-create Jackie's gown while still retaining a contemporary look and style and fusing the two elements together so that they appeared seamless. Additionally, Jacky wanted a gown with a long train, but one that could also be removable to allow her to dance and celebrate at her reception.<br />
Her fittings always included Sue, her Maid-of-Honor Mary, and her Mother-in-Law Celia. As we worked on fittings and adjustments to the design, the idea of her gown being contemporary, yet also having that Hollywood glamor was discussed more and more, as I found out that her reception venue was the <a href="http://www.majestichalls.com/index.html" target="_blank">Majestic Halls</a> in Downtown LA. <br />
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What I came up with was a lace gown that had a hidden attachment for the removable train. I incorporated the lace flowers and appliques from her Mothers gown into the lace around her shoulder and alongside the hem as an added detail. I also matched the original pearl bead work and kept that as a bit of "bling" wherever I could. <br />
I would say that Jacky looked quite beautiful...as I am sure Vince would agree!<br />
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The beautiful wedding, lively reception and wonderfully playful shots were captured by Glen Lastimoza of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/BlueLabel-Photography/352881921457919?ref=hl#!/pages/BlueLabel-Photography/352881921457919" target="_blank">BlueLabel Photography</a> and Peter Trans of <a href="http://www.iconsphotography.com/" target="_blank">Icons Photography</a>. Excellent work!</div>
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<br />Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-33501415017993601212012-10-04T20:09:00.000-07:002012-10-04T20:09:42.823-07:00Kelly & George<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My bride Kelly, who I now refer to as my "Number One Fan", is more than just a previous Client, she has truly turned into a friend. She discovered me in Pasadena, as she was starting her search for her wedding gown very early on. In fact, Kelly visited me almost 16 months prior to her wedding. When she made her appointment and came in to try on gowns, she instantly fell in love with two different gowns, the Veronica gown, which is a twist front design, and the Marilyn, which has a beautifully tiered train. <br />
So, I redesigned her gown to incorporate both of the beautiful features from these gowns...<br />
The final result looked very vintage Hollywood, with all the glam, beauty and class that fit Kelly to a tee!<br />
At her fittings, her Mom and friends would also attend, and our meetings became more like girlfriend sessions. I don't think we ever talked for less than an hour as we laughed and chatted together.<br />
So now, Kelly has become a great supporter of me and my work and has become my "Number One Fan" as she continues to give me love...Thank you Kelly!<br />
Kelly's wedding and reception were wonderfully captured by <a href="http://www.ceanone.com/" target="_blank">Cean One Photography</a> at the beautiful <a href="http://www.MissionInn.com/" target="_blank">Mission Inn</a> in Riverside.<br />
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<br />Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-70212196319290458252012-09-28T11:35:00.000-07:002012-09-28T11:35:40.830-07:00The Art of Couture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So many Brides ask me this question when I first meet them, "What is couture?". Of course, the word couture is used by many bridal designers and bridal salons to describe their gowns. But, what does it truly mean? And, what really makes a couture gown?</div>
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Well, the word comes from the French "haute couture", which means "high sewing" or "high fashion". It is a word that is actually protected in France to describe only those designers and Fashion Houses that meet a certain criteria on the fabrication of their clothing. These pieces are typically made to order for each client, made with high quality fabrics, and sewn and finished by only the most experienced seamstresses with a great amount of time spent on the details. To be even more specific, a true haute couture designer must even have a workshop in Paris that employs at least 20 full time people among a few other rules.</div>
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Now, at this time, that I am afraid I am not able to do. Although, working in Paris sounds fantastic! Lol!!</div>
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But, unlike many other salons and designers, that just call themselves couture for marketing purposes, I strive to reach much of the "couture" criteria with each and every one of my brides. </div>
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I am also proud to be able to say that I make each and every gown locally, at the Salon in Pasadena, yes, something actually "<em>Made In America</em>"!</div>
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Attention to the details is paramount and nothing should be overlooked. As many of my brides know, I am a bit compulsive and if I personally feel that the gown is "not quite there", I will be up all night, all week, whatever is necessary, to get it right and even deliver the gown myself to my bride.</div>
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I believe that trying to keep couture "alive" is what makes my brides experience and her gown so special and dear. After all, this is her wedding day, one of the best and most important days of her life....and <em>that</em> is something to be valued and cherished.</div>
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<br />Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-44010915491542984652012-09-01T12:29:00.000-07:002012-09-01T12:29:26.502-07:00The Process of Design: Part 3 (Raquel)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKkAinVN0f3XViTlO17lmjQx7L2BrtnQzXMwIenJlSAmciPQDjUyzFJ2DVJ2KVFYLEjo3UZZYsxVZ19Sd-3zSfaiAdTH5ZhXHK6fre4HXjMFJG-tYD4iBcF0FJotKif5aYjL0jFpkpMk/s1600/IMG_0119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKkAinVN0f3XViTlO17lmjQx7L2BrtnQzXMwIenJlSAmciPQDjUyzFJ2DVJ2KVFYLEjo3UZZYsxVZ19Sd-3zSfaiAdTH5ZhXHK6fre4HXjMFJG-tYD4iBcF0FJotKif5aYjL0jFpkpMk/s640/IMG_0119.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that my bride Raquel's wedding has been celebrated, I can post the images from our last and final fitting without worrying about her new hubby seeing them. If you recall, in Part 2, we had a full version of Raquel's gown fabricated in muslin to insure the correct fit and make any design changes prior to cutting into the actual finish fabric of her gown. After all of the corrections and alterations to the gown and tweaks to the design were completed, I took apart the muslin and proceeded to use this as my new pattern to trace onto the final silk fabric. Getting the muslin version of her dress (or of any of my brides) correct is crucial to allowing our final fitting to go smoothly with minimal adjustments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I put her gown back together, leaving any small details to be adjusted the days Raquel came in for her final appointment. This time Raquel set aside a full week in L.A. to be sure we had enough time to get everything right before she flew back East with her gown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a little bit of pinning, adjusting, tacking and sewing, Raquel's gown was complete! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As she is on her honeymoon now, I am waiting for her return and looking forward to the photos. Oh, I also created three cute dresses for the little flower girls, their photos are coming as well...</div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My bride Ali was shopping for a wedding gown that was definitely non-traditional and unique, and happened to find me online through her searching. She wanted her dress to be asymmetrical, light, airy with just a touch of green. I set forth to design and incorporate all of the things that she wanted in her gown. Another design element on Ali's list was for her gown to be short and fun for her reception, but she still wanted a longer length for the actual ceremony. So, I designed her gown with a detachable tulle overlay which was quite different texturally from her short reception dress underneath, which was created with layers of silk organza, just like silk hankies, one of my favorite techniques. I added the green to the asymmetrical part of her gown and to her belt, by hand dipping the fabric in my own concoction of shades of green to achieve the desired effect that Ali was looking for. Just enough color, but not too much. And for the final touch, I designed a custom head piece with a pop of green to tie everything together. I think the final result speaks for itself, as Ali looks absolutely radiant and beautiful in her gown.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photographer <a href="http://www.julieharmsenphotography.com/" target="_blank">Julie Harmsen</a>, who was actually Ali's housemate back in Michigan, has such a wonderful eye for the details and really utilizes the natural light and gorgeous setting to compliment Ali & Pehr's wedding just perfectly.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-61301036289766914072012-08-12T14:12:00.000-07:002012-08-12T14:12:32.294-07:00Anna & Thomas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLg3GRDu-MQW5yVAvmCW48mzRgN0C_sBK3WoXek7XvwP3ndjEoSs3LcWZJFF_Sa5qEal00FM_eNn5Q1s2HPjCrGK3MGNqH2Npss_QW-HtRBVzMqLyrjQ2Q6afDVJM6QL8VHj55Ma25fMA/s1600/2012-07-07_2221.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLg3GRDu-MQW5yVAvmCW48mzRgN0C_sBK3WoXek7XvwP3ndjEoSs3LcWZJFF_Sa5qEal00FM_eNn5Q1s2HPjCrGK3MGNqH2Npss_QW-HtRBVzMqLyrjQ2Q6afDVJM6QL8VHj55Ma25fMA/s400/2012-07-07_2221.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna's dress all started with her fabric. It was a fabric that had been in her family for over 60 years and was brought back from Asia by her grandfather upon his return from war. When her grandmother saw it, she thought it was so beautiful that it should be saved for future use by one of her unborn grandchildren. It is amazing to think that something so beautiful and delicate could be saved during a time of war, only now to be used in a time of love...now that is a wonderful cycle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately, when Anna brought the fabric to the Salon and we opened it up, we discovered a large water stain. So, her mother began looking for the remainder of the fabric in her attic space to see what was left that we could possibly use, she actually discovered an even more beautiful fabric wrapped up within the original! Just our luck! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not only was the fabric a part of the long family history, but we also used a dress that her mother loved and wore, and that Anna had inherited, as the design inspiration for her own wedding dress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Seasoned photographer <a href="http://www.mikecolon.com/" target="_blank">Mike Colon</a>, of Newport Beach, captured all of the lovely details and the beautiful wedding location of this special event.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Congratulations Anna & Thomas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Well, here we are...our 4th Year Anniversary of the Salon! It has been a great journey so far with so many amazing things that have happened and wonderful people we have met. Of course there have been challenges as well, but we are still here and pushing forward and upwards. We hope that you will join us in our celebration of this great moment. The Fall 2012 Collection will be on hand to view along with cocktails provided by our co-sponsor <a href="http://www.tequilacampoazul.com/" target="_blank">Tequila Campo Azul</a>, and giveaways from co-sponsor <a href="http://www.californiaweddingday.com/" target="_blank">California Wedding Day</a>! So come join us, for a fun night of fashion, friends, sparkling lemonade and tequila...please rsvp to <a href="mailto:rsvp@alinapizzano.com">rsvp@alinapizzano.com</a>. See you there!<br />
Best regards,<br />
Alina + JameelAlina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-73099657384210912742012-07-14T14:12:00.000-07:002012-07-14T14:12:18.993-07:00Abi Q Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lexIW87YO7ZyOhLGgEqGBIsU6sOBX3er-YltCpSzCYesQvRdrTzT79pKAyNvJM8d6MZMeZ-btJKU4B1nhDKekQdiPJXJwmuqT8yVyQAdInn1T_bUW67n9rbha9aa8SWn-jU30BJ41-Q/s1600/Alina_Fall_2012_Abi_Q_photography_sneak(pp_w600_h600).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lexIW87YO7ZyOhLGgEqGBIsU6sOBX3er-YltCpSzCYesQvRdrTzT79pKAyNvJM8d6MZMeZ-btJKU4B1nhDKekQdiPJXJwmuqT8yVyQAdInn1T_bUW67n9rbha9aa8SWn-jU30BJ41-Q/s400/Alina_Fall_2012_Abi_Q_photography_sneak(pp_w600_h600).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My latest Collection, Fall 2012, was recently photographed at the Salon here in Pasadena by the very talented <a href="http://www.abiqphotography.com/">Abi Q</a> and I thought that I would share her talent with the rest of you. I actually got acquainted with Abi through one of my Brides, Sarah, who's Wedding Abi shot in Palm Springs, and was featured on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/california-weddings/2010/02/04/palm-springs-wedding-at-the-ace-hotel-2/">Style Me Pretty</a>. I thought that the photos were amazing and captured the moment wonderfully. Her attention to detail, emotion and the excitement of the day all came through in each photo I saw. So, I decided to get in touch with her and see if she would photograph my <a href="http://www.alinapizzano.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/4/FALL_2010/84">Fall 2010 Collection</a>. When she said yes, and we met, there was instant chemistry and she understood exactly what I wanted to portray with my gowns. So, now after shooting a third Collection for me, I thought that I should definitely share her with all of you...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brides, future Brides, and anyone in general, if you are looking for a no-nonsense photographer that will capture your Wedding or Event with a wonderfully stylish eye, then Abi is your choice. I am now looking forward to the release of my next Collection, Spring 2013, and already I've prepared to shoot with Abi... </div>Here are a variety of photos from her site that show her style...enjoy!<br />
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Working within the fashion industry herself, Deborah had a very solid and clear vision of how her dress should look and what we would need to incorporate. In fact, she actually had her own fabric that she had purchased prior, and a vintage gown which she wanted to use as the basis for her gown. So, we went about the process and came up with a design that was vintage, yet modern, fitted, and sexy, yet also classic and chic. The black sand washed jacquard came to life once we embellished it with beading that we hand applied here in the Salon, and gave her gown the shimmer and depth perfect to sparkle at her wedding. As she walked down the aisle, her wedding guests whispered that she looked just like a "Hollywood starlet"... and I definitely agree. In fact, Deborah & Tony even danced the tango as they looked like they walked right off the set of a classic Hollywood musical! Deborah's gown inspired me so much, that it stirred my imagination and has now set the tone for my next Collection, Spring 2013!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9kTljYzERDvrhdO2FHuEzAyVI47LVgxMFHcd3gIJr5zHl47oKG89cTeb8LCO1AlQNeVOFQc4ATsf2eoNSWA0Ty5BDe4uWAxq5SWCcfpgZYVwwzNWLbiogndy0nyQ-TcDeE2-L5KMTMs/s1600/deborah.1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9kTljYzERDvrhdO2FHuEzAyVI47LVgxMFHcd3gIJr5zHl47oKG89cTeb8LCO1AlQNeVOFQc4ATsf2eoNSWA0Ty5BDe4uWAxq5SWCcfpgZYVwwzNWLbiogndy0nyQ-TcDeE2-L5KMTMs/s400/deborah.1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNwg8mk1S_lYBKywCFZeOfjdVrWhKp8eYefrRJapZInneuIPfQdrv2fFvpe3WMCcW90xrrW6CsW_o0thnqh6PoR_G29Gif-EUD49rIDlw80D2pIoc-_TZiAiUy0RfvcUVPL5W81ZY0cE/s1600/Deborah+gown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNwg8mk1S_lYBKywCFZeOfjdVrWhKp8eYefrRJapZInneuIPfQdrv2fFvpe3WMCcW90xrrW6CsW_o0thnqh6PoR_G29Gif-EUD49rIDlw80D2pIoc-_TZiAiUy0RfvcUVPL5W81ZY0cE/s400/Deborah+gown.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The wedding and reception were held right here in downtown LosAngeles at the <a href="http://www.carondelethouse.com/">Carondelet House</a>,which was built in 1928 as an Italian Villa. The beautifully nostalgic spot was a perfect fit for Deborah & Tony's vintage inspired wedding. 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As I finalize my Fall 2012 Collection, photo shoot with the amazing <a href="http://www.abiqphotography.com/">Abi Q</a> coming soon, I am already inspired and in the process of designing my Spring 2013 Collection. I have always loved vintage, glamorous Hollywood...the days of Ingrid Bergman and Rita Hayworth, the roll out of the red carpet at the Academy Awards. The days when Hollywood starlets were looked at as iconic, beautiful, sexy and alluring. You had Bette Davis, Gene Tierney, Lauren Bacall....all amazing and gorgeous. The clothes that they wore were impeccable and grand. So, my next Collection gathers inspiration from these fabulous women and their incredible clothing. I am looking to recreate this feel with a sexier more modern twist. Think...grand, glamorous, chic, sexy. Perfect for any wedding, or maybe even a red carpet event!Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-41651477601276157802012-05-26T11:35:00.000-07:002012-05-26T11:35:35.100-07:00Wookie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, as my days grow more and more busy...my little man Wookie grows more and more tired. Here he is once again taking a doggie nap in the Studio. He loves to catch the warm rays of sun that find their way through the skylight, a perfect spot for some shut eye. The great photo was captured by my Bride Elena's brother who is also a professional photograper, <a href="http://www.rafaelagustindelgado.com/">Rafael Agustin Delgado</a>.Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-32700096844515826662012-04-27T18:35:00.000-07:002012-04-27T18:35:04.042-07:00Noelle & Teo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Bride Noelle just happened upon the Salon when she and her family were walking about Pasadena looking for gowns. As they walked into the Salon and looked around, Noelle decided to try on a few different gowns. But, once she put on the feather chiffon ball gown from one of my previous Collections, Noelle simply fell in love, and realized that this was the one. Her fittings always included her Mom, Grandmother, and sister, and on occasions, some of her close friends and were always so pleasurable and fun. In the end, not only did Noelle decide she wanted me to create her gown, but also all eight of her Bridesmaids, which I did with an open back alencon lace gown from my Fall 2010 Collection. Noelle's mother was so happy with her gown, she told me that she wished that I could dress all of her daughters...and now that Noelle and Teo are enjoying their married life, her wish has come true, as I work on her Noelle's sister's gown for her upcoming wedding!</div>
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The beautiful wedding and reception were held at <a href="http://www.plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com/">Plump Jack Squaw Valley Inn</a> in Squaw Valley at Lake Tahoe. All of the wonderful images and amazing highlights of the event were captured by Santa Barbara based photographer <a href="http://www.jessicafairchild.com/">Jessica Fairchild</a>.</div>
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Congratulations Noelle & Teo!Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368737882801322047.post-57860458719780020462012-03-30T18:31:00.000-07:002012-03-30T18:31:18.227-07:00Steffani & Linton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffP24lEzqCrHBd-DbDUmpX1dUKwQTZwcwv9DhIx34w3SQGc5VutaBK-QesTDyl3dOQzobMq8LuCVM8iHFSncvwk2_W8jJZQAGJqbSRQ1UVCcFyG2C_AWaEkTm1_grD2E7K-LC6TKJ44E/s1600/Steff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffP24lEzqCrHBd-DbDUmpX1dUKwQTZwcwv9DhIx34w3SQGc5VutaBK-QesTDyl3dOQzobMq8LuCVM8iHFSncvwk2_W8jJZQAGJqbSRQ1UVCcFyG2C_AWaEkTm1_grD2E7K-LC6TKJ44E/s400/Steff.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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My Bride Steffani was actually referred to me by my number one fan, my husband. When my husband found out that his colleague Linton (Ronan) was engaged, he told him that he should have his fiance come see me to discuss her gown. When Steffani met with me, she told me that she liked different elements from all the different gowns that she had seen. So, with that in mind, I set forth on designing a gown that would best embody her vision. We clicked right from the start and were already making lunch plans before we knew it! Fittings usually included family and friends, and were always fun, positive and very energetic. Her final gown was an alencon lace bodice with a tulle ball gown skirt, which changed as the fittings progressed and her gown came to life. I added a blush colored satin belt, which played well with her wedding color scheme, as well fabricated her veil.<br />
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The first step is to take the Design, which was previously approved by Raquel, and create patterns that will be used to fabricate the actual gown. All of the patterns not only correspond to the gown, but more specifically to Raquels's measurements. In total, I usually take up to fifteen different measurements.<br />
Next, I transfer the patterns onto a light weight cotton fabric called muslin. Here is where the physical dress takes shape. This preliminary dress is cut and sewn just as the final gown will be. It is at this stage that the first of the alterations will occur. Of course, because Raquel actually flies in from back East, we schedule two days of fittings to best utilize her time and schedule. This allows us to really pin point the fit of the gown and to establish what I will need to fabricate the final gown.<br />
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Now that we have made all of the adjustments to the muslin, I then take it apart and transfer this new information onto the final patterns. Once the patterns have been adjusted, we are ready for the next step...the creation of the actual gown from the inside out with what will be the final fabric.<br />
Stay tuned for that when Raquel returns...Alina Pizzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218438276818911298noreply@blogger.com0