Designer of the day: Marchesa

About the designer: Marchesa was founded in 2004 by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the duo met in 1995 at Chelsea College of Art & Design. Georgina's skills in draping, and Keren's textile design created the perfect haute couture baby, and Marchesa was born. The duo launched there brand in 2004 in London and have been a sensation ever since. In 2004, Rennee Zellwegger wore a Marchesa evening gown to the premier of " Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" Vogue later describes it as “an obscure London label then barely six months old.”. In 2005, Cate Blanchett wears Marchesa to the red carpet premier of "The Aviator", and Georgina and Keren set up a show room in a hotel in Los Angeles right before the Oscars. By 2006, Georgina and Keren are finalists for a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award. Chapman and Craig say that they owe their success to Isabella Blow, Vogue reports that “it was English tastemaker Isabella Blow who sealed the deal for [Marchesa] as far as dressmaking goes.” Craig is quoted as saying, “She’s such an icon for us. And after seeing one of our dresses, she was just like, ‘Girls, no one is doing this; you must do more.’ ” Adds Chapman, “To think, we almost did daywear!”. In  2007, Jennifer Lopez wore a pink Marchesa gown to the Oscars, and another Marchesa gown to the Met Gala. In 2009, the duo launches a wedding label (which is their third label. First Marchesa in '04, then Notte by Marchesa in '06). Marchesa is the type of label that you would invision Hollowood A-listers to wear at a red carpet event, the label is unique, and every dress is intricate. Celebs such as Blake Lively, Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, and Halle Berry have previously worn Marchesa. In 2013 it was announced that Revlon and Marchesa will be partnering to establish a nail art line. (I am SO excited by the nail art line BTW!)

Why I chose Marchesa today: Marchesa is just a brilliant brand, I love everything about it. 

Price Range: $900 to $7000

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Designer of the Day: Temperley London

About the designer: Alice Temperley is a British based fashion designer. She launched her first line in 2000, and has been a success ever since. The designer's pieces are feminine, classic and modern. They exude class, and her pieces have been worn by Catherine Ducchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton, Demi Moore, Heidi Klum, Reese Witherspoon, and Emma Roberts. Temperley has launched 3 stand alone stores in London, Los Angeles, and Dubai. The designer launches 13 collections a year, and has expanded to launching the sister brand, ALICE by Temperley,Temperley Bridal and lifestyle with Temperley. Temperley has plans to move into homeswear, menswear, and childrens-wear. Alice Temperley's design philosophy is "Appreciating what women want with creations that exist outside of the trend of the moment and always flavoured with a sense of Alice's individual style." 

Price Range: $95 to $6575 

Temperley London has recently been a favorite of mine ever since I saw one of her dresses on Polyvore. It was one of those moments when I knew that I just loved everything about this brand, from her collections to her philosophy I just fell in love with the dresses, and I just knew that I loved everything about the collections she produced. This was the first designer that I just loved every piece that came out of the collection, it wasn't just a few pieces it was everything. When I look at a Temperley piece, it reminds me of my personal style, and I just love everything she designs. It truly is a work of art. I chose this designer because I wanted to pick a designer that that I admired, and someone that inspired me. Her dresses are the epitome of brilliant, classy, feminine and modern. Every piece has so much detail, and is so intricate, I can't help but admire her collections. 

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