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Spotlight: 10 Things: The Claire Pettibone Bride

January 23rd, 2012 – 1 Comment

What a fun little write up on Brides.com!

To better understand their muses, we asked some of our favorite designers to imagine what their brides would say on everything from ’80s icons to fantasy destinations to bachelorette parties. Meet the woman below who inspires Claire Pettibone.

10-things-claire-pettibone.jpgPhotos: Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway); Fairchild Archive (Kate and Klimt); courtesy of Castello di Vicarello (Tuscany); Kimberly Sentner (flowers)

Style icon:
Kate Moss

What the 10-year-old me would say to me now:
“You should really spend more time picking wildflowers!”

Place in the world I most want to visit:
Tuscany

Beauty bag essential:
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm

Favorite first dance song:
“I Belong to You” by Lenny Kravitz

New York in the ’70s or Hollywood in the ’30s?
Hollywood in the ’30s

Last book I read that I couldn’t put down:
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

Splurge registry item:
Stonewashed Belgian Linen Bedding from Restoration Hardware

Artist I’d most want to paint me:
Gustav Klimt

My life’s motto in 10 words or less:
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” —Oscar Wilde

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Market Week: UK Bridal Show

May 7th, 2009 – Comments Off

It’s amazing how quickly Russell Blackburn has introduced the Claire Pettibone bridal collection and established our position there as the next designer to watch. Anyone who has met Russell at his namesake salon, Blackburn Bridal, can attest to his irresistible charm and fantastic sense of humor. We Americans do love our Brits!

Russell will be showcasing the newest collection to wholesale buyers from across the UK at the Haymarket Hotel May 17th and 18th. He will have the best selection of continuing gowns along with the 2009 “Rock n Roll Bride” collection and a few new delights. Salons in the surrounding areas, please give Mr. Blackburn a call to schedule an appointment. Mobile: 07733 884501 email: riblackburn@aol.com

For any of our UK brides, please visit our website store locator to see the list of current stockists that currently carry the Claire Pettibone collection.

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