Alexandra King - Vintage Inspired Clothing. : March 2016

Monday, 14 March 2016

Barbie

Last week was Barbie's birthday and we took a look back at her designs from the early 1960s. I love these mid century modern illustrations and prints.

We are looking to Barbie as inspiration for our next capsule collection of cocktail dresses in polka dots and stripes. Watch this space.

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Laura's Stunning Chicago Wedding - Photos by Jennifer Van Elk

photographer Jennifer Van Elk

Congratulations to our bride Laura on her wedding on New Years Eve at the Union Station, Indianapolis. The second of our new years eve brides!

I have completely fallen in love with the photographs taken by Jennifer Van Elk, they are just so stunning in quality I can't find the words. You'll have to just look.

Laura was studying at Bristol University when we met her for a first consultation here at the studio. As an American only here for a short time we managed to work out a schedule that fitted perfectly with her graduation ceremony and her parents visit.
Laura knew exactly what she wanted, her take on our Lupita dress in an apple white handwoven silk, with a thigh high split and a 1950s couture cut. A stole of faux ermine was made as a cover up for the cold Indy January and elbow length vintage white kid gloves finished Laura's look with elegance.

I love Laura's look on the day, glossy old hollywood waves, a bare neckline and perfect peep toes. Thank you to Laura and Jennifer for the incredible images.

For a bespoke bridal appointment at our studio, book in online or send us an email at alexandra@alexandra-king.com.

For more about Laura's wedding visit Jennifer Van Elks site here.

photographer Jennifer Van Elk

photographer Jennifer Van Elk

photographer Jennifer Van Elk

photographer Jennifer Van Elk

I love this candid image of Laura looking like on 1950s movie star.

Green Atomic 1950s Bombshell Dress

Our New green ombre hourglass gown.
This dress came about as a fitting idea for the musical Miss Atomic Bomb. The lead was to have a bombshell style dress with a fabulous hourglass shape.

This gown is made from a beautiful one off a kind pleated satin in an ombre shade of emerald to silver.
The bodice is strapless and hand draped over a boned bodice and internal corset that cinches the waist right in. The skirt is pencil cut to show off the curves and is cut a little longer making this a show stopper of an evening gown.

Available as a one of a kind piece in the online boutique here.