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Ariella Couture launches on Girl Meets Dress

November 27th, 2012

We’re thrilled to launch celebrity favourite ARIELLA COUTURE dresses to GMD, available to hire immediately.

Below are some of the gowns we love and have chosen to add to our rails so that you can look red carpet ready whenever those invitations land on your matt.

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Ariella is a London based fashion house specialising in ladies cocktail dresses and evening wearball dresses. It is home to the Ariella Couture red carpet fashion collection which launched at a spectacular fashion show on April 17th 2012. An array of celebrities attended the Hollywood style launch where the prestigious RBS building in Bishopsgate was lit up with the brand’s new logo. Over 400 guests arriving on a red carpet, were escorted via the 6 glass elevators to the catwalk venue, to an atrium reception area with an open terrace overlooking the Gherkin and the city skyline. Champagne and canapés flowed as the company’s pioneering 3D website was demonstrated on a huge screen.

Angelina Gown

Celine Gown

Gisele Gown

Ivy Emerald Gown

Ivy Silver Gown

Jessica Red Gown

Lena Gown

Leona Gown

Penelope Gown

Scarlet Gown

Sequin Fishtail Gown

Zhanna Gown

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Introducing Ariella Couture dresses

November 22nd, 2012

Ariella is the latest evening wear brand to be added to our Girl Meets Dress rails and you can hire Ariella dresses from this week.

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Ariella is a London based fashion house specialising in ladies cocktail dresses and evening wear ball dresses. It is home to the Ariella Couture red carpet fashion collection which launched at a spectacular fashion show on April 17th 2012. An array of celebrities attended the Hollywood style launch where the prestigious RBS building in Bishopsgate was lit up with the brand’s new logo. Over 400 guests arriving on a red carpet, were escorted via the 6 glass elevators to the catwalk venue, to an atrium reception area with an open terrace overlooking the Gherkin and the city skyline. Champagne and canapés flowed as the company’s pioneering 3D website was demonstrated on a huge screen.

Ariella has been at the forefront of British fashion since it was founded in 1966 and is acclaimed as one of Europe’s leading fashion houses for cocktail, evening and occasion wear. It proudly celebrates over 40 years of continuous trading, always offering exclusive, original and beautiful styles for fashion conscious women around the globe.

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We love Alice + Olivia dresses

November 17th, 2012

Season after season, our party dresses, maxi dresses and cocktail dresses by Alice + Olivia are many of our customer’s favourite brand of dresses to hire.

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BRIEF OVERVIEW AND HISTORY OF ALICE + OLIVIA

Alice + Olivia is a women’s fashion clothing brand designed by founder Stacey Bendet.
The Alice + Olivia brand has grown into 50 million dollar company including a mens line and a children’s line since its launch at Barneys in 2002. The collection is sold in over 800 stores around the globe and also has five free standing stores in the US located in New York City, Los Angeles, Malibu, Greenwich, and Southampton. The collection is worn by many celebrities, such as Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sophia Bush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Mena Suvari.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE ALICE + OLIVIA DRESSES TO HIRE >

Chantilly Lace Peplum Dress

Layla Draped Dress

Lurex Dotted Dress

Mei Cocktail Dress

Nala Knit Dress

Natalie Belted Dress

Ophelia Metallic Dress

Selma Metallic Dress

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Introducing Opulence England party dresses

November 17th, 2012

The AW12 Opulence England by Rare London collection is the first time we stock their dresses to hire on Girl Meets Dress and they are a popular and fun addition to our Party dress Boutique and Cocktail Dress collection.

Rare London have 4 different collections within their brand and Opulence England is our favourite!

This is how Opulence England by Rare London describe their party dresses: “A range of high end luxurious couture pieces from the most feminine, exquisitely refined silhouettes to the edgiest bandage dresses in rich vibrant colours to the palest hues. Using only the finest of fabrics and hand-beaded embellishments, the collection reflects sheer luxury and attention to detail. All our designs are unique and flattering with a hint of understated glamour.”

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL OUR Rare London OPULENCE ENGLAND DRESSES TO HIRE >

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RARE LONDON DRESSES TO HIRE:


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