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Designer Spotlight: Anna Maier Couture

Published January 15, 2016

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Updated January 15, 2016

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Quintessential Bridal Couture Available at Nitsa’s Winston Salem and Charlotte NC

Couture is at the root of the Anna Maier-Ulla Maija brand – from the story behind each fabric used to create each wedding dress to the luxury service offered to every bride.

Designer Charles Bunstine II shared with us that this year he was especially pleased to reveal their 2016 collection after discovering some of the finest French couture fabrics to incorporate into the creations. The beauty of these fabrics was obvious when the extensive collection was displayed on the runway at New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Riley MacLean Photography and I attended the bridal market event with the owners of Nitsa’s Apparel, who carry Anna Maier in their bridal salons. Based in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC, Nitsa’s has a roster of some of the most elite bridal house labels. They agree that Anna Maier offers true American couture.

Lace is in demand this year, and a wide assortment of incredible lace patterns and layering appears in the 2016 Anna Maier collection. Beautiful lace Anna Maier wedding gownAnna Maier with lace detail and sheer sleevesAnna Maier wedding gown sheer button backBlack lace wedding gown fashion trends from New YorkAnna Maier couture wedding gown latest trendsOne of Nitsa’s selections for their 2016 collection, ‘Natasha’ is a daring long-sleeved, high-neck gown with floral French stretch lace and a key hole back.
Anna Maier all over lace wedding gownAnother gown Nitsa’s selected to have in-store, ‘Lola’ is a lightweight corded French rose floral lace gown.
Anna Maier wedding dress gown designer fashion trendsArchitecture is everything! Duchess satin is paired with draping, and the occasional star accent piece, such as an oversized bow or floral embroidery.Anna Maier wedding dress designer at NY Bridal Fashion WeekAnna Maier Couture Wedding GownsAnna Maier wedding dresses with embroidered flowersAnna Maier wrapped silk wedding gownsWedding gowns with floral detail by Anna MaierPhotos by Riley MacLean Photography

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