We are hearing about Eco-chic more and more on the wedding scene as many brides are looking to wear a wedding dress made from organic fabrics
New on the Eco Wedding Dress scene in Ireland is QUE-VA Sustainable & Bespoke Irish Bridal Designs, which is run by Caiomhe Keane, an independent Irish designer based in Dublin. Her creations incorporate her commitment to social and environmental responsibility in her designs providing beautifully designed and crafted womanswear for the mid to high end market, specializing in bridal, evening and formal wear.
Her whimsical & romantic timeless creations with chic cutting edge style are well suited to today’s upwardly mobile modern woman. Caiomhe’s bespoke couture inspired bridal designs are created using organic and hemp silks, reincarnated materials such as recycled cashmere, vintage trims and hand dyed silks withribbons, lace, crystals and hand painted embellishments.
Her forthcoming 2011 green bridal collection is made entirely of organic silks,recycled materials, hemp blends, organic cottons and linen, soy silks with ecofriendly trims and embellishments. Fabulous full gowns with a 1950’s flair full layered organic silk taffeta skirts withlace and hand embellished details, fitted contrasting flirtatious bustiers andcorsets, timeless classic 1940’s inspired figure hugging silhouettes, one shoulderpieces, Grecian goddess styles with metallic gold and silver motifs and tea dresslengths for more casual and less traditional bride. With complimentary floorlength lace and tull coats, baleros and shawls.
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Caiomhe works from her studio ATELIER on the top floor at 29 Wicklow street, Dublin 2 and will be launching her designer retail showrooms on the 2nd floor soon. In the meantime, she is available by appointment on 087 903 4796.
