Anna Maier Couture Runway Presentation

All week, we have been reliving our quick trip to NY Bridal Market last month, and sharing the fabulous images by Riley MacLean Photography of collections we previewed by designers carried by some our NC bridal boutiques. The buyer’s market is the life force behind NY Bridal Fashion Week – the trade show, as well as the individual buyer appointments and previews. But there is nothing more glamorous and fun than attending a runway presentation! We joined our friends Chris and George Bambalis, owners of Nitsa’s Apparel, for the runway show for the Anna Maier Couture 2015 collection.

Anna Maier ~ Ulla Maija is built on the premise of couture luxury. In the program notes from the presentation, in reference to inspiration of his Collection 42, Lead Designer Charles Bunstine, II, says, “The power, complexity and sensuality of today’s woman..was a consideration in every line.” Gives you chills, right?

George Bambalis says this is a couture bridal house that “works very hard at providing high value for a couture product.” His wife, Chris, noted that Anna Maier is known for their dramatic sculpture and draping. Take a tour of Anna Maier Couture Collection 42, and if you fall in love with it the way we did, visit Nitsa’s Apparel in Winston-Salem or Charlotte NC.

Zelda- Sculptural duchess satin column gown with dramatically flared asymmetric skirt

At left, Zelda; At right, Gabrielle – off-the-shoulder trellised lace gown

At left, Eliza Fleur- duchess satin column with collapsing silk floral jacquard draped skirt
At right, Dionne – lustrous French corded magnolia lace high neck gown

At left, Eden – fine French pachysandra lace fluted gown with dramatic extended train
At right, Carme- wrought iron Garden Fairy Rose lace gown with high neck and floating full skirt

Manon in black – slim silk crepe gown with fluid seam lines and fully beaded silver bodice

At left, Manon in white; At right, Celine- slim duchess satin column with flared skirt and chiffon floral embroidery

Sylvie – French art deco lace long sleeve gown

Bunstine says he chooses laces for their beauty and complexity, but strives to have it accent, not overpower, the intent of the design. Dress shown here, Dionne in black & navy

Eliza – Duchess satin column with collapsing draped skirt

Francoise – Lustrous French corded magnolia lace stapless gown with full train

Guests are enthralled, and Anna Maier Couture Designer & Director Charles Bunstine II peeks out of the backstage area

Celine- slim duchess satin column with flared skirt and chiffon floral embroidery

At left, Adrien- Extraordinary Lyonese lace ball gown with floating full skirt; At right, Zelda – Sculptural duchess satin column gown with a dramatically flaired asymmetrical skirt, in red