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Monique Lhuillier is a fashion designer most prominently known for bridal wear. She owns a couturefashion house based in los angeles, as well as another store on Upper East Side. Her list of clientele includes gwyneth paltrow, reese witherspoon, julia roberts, emma watson.
Monique Lhuillier is a fashion designer most prominently known for bridal wear. She owns a couturefashion house based in los angeles, as well as another store on Upper East Side. Her list of clientele includes gwyneth paltrow, reese witherspoon, julia roberts, emma watson.
Monique Lhuillier is a fashion designer most prominently known for bridal wear. She owns a couturefashion house based in los angeles, as well as another store on Upper East Side. Her list of clientele includes gwyneth paltrow, reese witherspoon, julia roberts, emma watson.
Birth name Diane Monique Lhuillier Born September 15, 1971 (age 42) Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines Nationality Filipino Field Fashion designer Monique Lhuillier (born September 15, 1971, Cebu City, Philippines) is afashion designer most prominently known for bridal wear. She owns a couturefashion house based in Los Angeles, California, [1] as well as another store onManhattan's Upper East Side. [2][3]
Contents [hide] 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Awards and honors 4 References 5 External links Personal life[edit]
Sarah Michelle Gellar wearing Monique Lhuillier at the 69th Golden Globe Awards in 2012. [4]
Lhuillier was born to Michel J. Lhuillier, a Vietnam-born Filipino businessman of mixed French descent, [5] and Amparito Llamas, a Filipino society figure and former model of some Spanish descent. She grew up in Cebu City and studied at Saint Theresa's College, continuing on to the Chateau Mont-Choisi finishing school inSwitzerland. She moved to Los Angeles to study design at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). In Los Angeles, she met Tom Bugbee, whom she married in 1996. [6][7]
Career[edit] While searching for a gown for her wedding, she was surprised by the lack of fashion-infused bridal options, and started her first bridal collection in 1996. Her husband Tom joined the company as CEO. She opened her first retail store in 2001. In 2004 she drew wide notice for her wedding dresses for Britney Spears and Emmy Awards dresses for Jamie-Lynn DiScala and Allison Janney, among others. [8][9] She opened a Los Angeles "flagship" store on Melrose Place in 2007, [10] and added a New York store in 2012. [11] Her collections now include ready-to-wear, evening gowns, bridal, bridesmaids, linens, tableware, fine paper, and home fragrances. [3][12]
Lhuillier has become especially known for her celebrity wedding and red carpet gowns. Her list of clientele includes Gwyneth Paltrow, [13] Reese Witherspoon, [13] Kristen Stewart, [13] Hilary Swank, [14] Jennifer Lopez, [15] Taylor Swift, [16] and Katy Perry. [17][18][19]
Awards and hono Monique Lhuillier was invited to be a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2003. She received thePresidential Medal of Merit from the Philippine president Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo in 2006. [20]
MONIQUE LHUILLIER Monique Lhuillier designs capture the essence of sophisticated luxury by provoking femininity, allure and glamour that have made her renowned in the world of design. Moniques innate sense of style is prevalent throughout her bridal and ready-to-wear collections. Moniques love for fashion has been a lifelong passion. Growing up in the Philippines, Moniques early experiences with fashion took place alongside her mother whose own sense of personal style and elegance were major influences for the designer. Enamored by fashion, Monique was encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming a designer. At a young age, she moved to Los Angeles to devote time to her craft and attend the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising. The delightful fantasy of special occasions, especially weddings, has always inspired Monique Lhuillier. While studying at FIDM, this natural inclination towards bridal and evening gowns led Monique to her niche. It was also during her time at FIDM that Monique met her husband, Tom Bugbee. In 1995, while searching for her own bridal gown, Monique was surprised by the lack of fashionable bridal options. This void in the market reignited her passion to create couture bridal gowns that transcended styles available to women in search of the perfect dress. In 1996, Monique debuted her first bridal collection to acclaim from retailers and magazine editors. The following year, Tom joined the company as CEO and turned Moniques vision of a couture design house into reality. Their partnership has grown the business into one of the most successful brands internationally which now includes a ready-to-wear collection and an array of licensed categories. In 2003, Monique was inducted as a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Recognized internationally as one of the foremost fashion designers, Monique has dressed celebrities and important political figures such as Kristen Stewart, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore and the First Lady Michelle Obama. Monique and Tom live in Los Angeles with their two children, Jack and Sophia. Moniques career in fashion is enriched by her strong dedication to family and commitment to philanthropic efforts.