Bride Chic

One of my fondest childhood memories is sitting next to my mother when she read me art books, describing each painting by El Greco, Goya, Manet, and Rembrandt, to name just a few. An oil painter, Mom had a vast library. Coffee-table-sized volumes with art collections described humanity's ascent, featuring cave paintings up front, classics in between, and contemporary art on the back pages. While Mom couldn't always interpret what Pollock and Rothko were messaging, she encouraged me to think more about what those shapes, streaks, and figures blended with color meant to me.  No mystery, I became an artist. Now, my obsession with abstract art has made its way into my fashion world. Yes, I've always imagined the art gallery backdrop as an ideal setting for a wedding. But why this noisy modern stuff? And visually screaming behind delicate tulle and lace?  Well, like abstract art, it's a bit hard to define precisely why. All I can say is, it works for me. I love color and col...