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Romona Keveza: Creating Bridal Gowns Inspired by
Classic Beauties
(BNN) The acclaimed Canadian-born bridal designer Romona Keveza creates gowns inspired by some of the
most celebrated royal, society, and movie-star
beauties of the 20th century, and their styles worn
at their famous weddings. Keveza's dresses, known
for their clean, simple, almost architecturally
precise lines, have been lauded as modern, yet
timeless.
The Romona Keveza collection burst into the
spotlight five years ago when the designer was asked
to contribute gowns to be photographed for
Legendary Brides (HarperCollins, 2000), authored
by Letitia Baldridge, who served as Jacqueline
Kennedy's White House social secretary. In her
sensationally illustrated book, Baldridge, a leading
expert on etiquette and manners, chronicled the
weddings of famous brides of the last century.
Monica Hickey, the noted wedding authority who has
presided over some of the most prestigious bridal
salons in New York such as those at Bergdorf
Goodman, Henri Bendel, and Saks Fifth Avenue,
describes Keveza this way: "Romona creates her
elegant bridal collections taking inspiration from
the past and incorporating exquisite designs for
today's fashionable bride."
Keveza's inspirations stem largely from her
fascination with the fashion tastes of some of the
world's most memorable brides, among them Jacqueline
Kennedy Onassis; Princess Grace of Monaco; Diana,
Princess of Wales; Princesses Caroline and Stephanie
of Monaco; and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. "I look to
these incredible women of style noting that the
designs they wore are as striking today as they were
on their wedding day," Romona says.
Her current bridal collection is inspired by the
glamour of classic Hollywood and those extraordinary
goddesses of the silver screen. Evoking the styles
of women such as Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall,
Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn,
the collection is a tribute to the allure of luxury
fabrics combined with stunning artistry of design.
Romona, based in New York, continues to expand her
vision. This year she launches her Legends
Collection, an array of moderately priced bridal
separates that can be coordinated in a variety of
ways by each bride to create a unique look--and at
the same time create her own individual legend.
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