Xcel Brands, Inc. & Kleinfeld Manhattan Announce Bridal License Isaac Mizrahi ...

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NEW YORK, Apr 11, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (otcqb:XELB) and Kleinfeld are proud to announce the launch of Isaac Mizrahi New York exclusively for Kleinfeld. This exclusive bridal collection will debut on the runway at Kleinfeld on April 18th. The collection will be available in-store the following day.

Isaac Mizrahi's bridal collection will feature 18 gowns ranging from unique ball gowns to modern sheaths. Retail prices will range from $2500 - $6000. Satin, charmeuse and taffeta gowns will be accented by blush colored lace, grosgrain ribbon, and gingham patterned silk.

Robert D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xcel Brands, Inc. said, "I am very excited to partner with Kleinfeld to launch our exclusive Isaac Mizrahi New York bridal collection. Kleinfeld is an industry leader in the bridal business, reaching over four million brides per year."

Isaac Mizrahi, Creative Director, Xcel Brands, Inc. said, "The first dress I ever did for my own label was a wedding dress. I have a special place in my heart for brides. My collection for Kleinfeld will bring something singular and special to the market; a youthful elegant style that has been my hallmark since day one."

Source: MarketWatch (press release)

Buy your wedding gown without breaking the bank

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It used to be that bridal salons, in all their finery, stood alone on a pedestal. But in the past several years, bridal entourages have turned their attention to mass-market apparel chains, which show off more affordable styles. While American women spend an average of $1,121 on their wedding gowns, according to a recent survey by TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com, elegant dresses go for less than half that amount at department stores and other off-the-rack retailers.

Below are Cheapism’s top picks for brides-to-be on a budget.

J. Crew wedding dresses (starting at $298) were among the first to attract frugal brides, who praise the sophisticated design and excellent quality. The line has expanded from only two styles in 2004 to more than 50 dresses available online. Brides can try on gowns in person at stores that carry the wedding collection. ( Where to buy ) Nordstrom wedding dresses (starting at $178) receive glowing reviews for their flattering fit and design

Source: msnbc.com

Pinterest changes the way brides plan their weddings

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To get a glimpse at the Pinterest phenomenon, look no further than Trish Smith. Her childhood pal Tiffany Loken was so sure she'd join the ranks of the addicted that she created a 50-pin "my best friend's wedding" board for Smith - even though the IT education adviser from Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., wasn't engaged.

"Yeah," says Smith, 29, laughing. Posted to the wildly popular, photo-driven social media platform were "all the ideas we had talked about since I was a little girl" in pretty, pictorial form.

Six months later, in December, with a proposal in hand, Smith seized the wedding planning reins and cemented her Pinterest obsession, creating seven boards over one to three hours every night related to her Nov. 10 nuptials. One showcases two dozen potential hairstyles; another displays 29 possible bouquets. But the topper on the cake? The 366-pin catch-all "my countrytale wedding" board, with its photo patchwork of gowns, favors, boutonnieres and, yes, a baker's dozen cake toppers.

Source: WBIR-TV