As mentioned earlier, Heidi Montag chose FIDM Alumna Monique Lhuillier to design her dress for last weekend's wedding to Spencer Pratt. Monique told Entertainment Tonight that the feathery, strapless gown cost $20,000 and the designer only had a little over three weeks to make the dress, which required 250 hours of work. The reality TV duo said "I do" in Pasadena and the entire event was filmed for The Hills.
Like so many celebrities before her, The Hills' Heidi Montag (better known as one-half of the love-to-hate-them duo Speidi) will wear Monique Lhuillier for her upcoming nuptials to Spencer Pratt.
Even though the reality television couple claimed to marry in Mexico, this upcoming wedding (which is expected to be filmed for The Hills) in Pasadena, California will be legal.
Gossip sites are reporting that Montag had her final fitting with the FIDM Alumna at her Los Angeles flagship store.
Popstar.com has more details about the wedding details here.
-- Victoria
We're used to seeing FIDM Fashion Design Grad Monique Lhuillier in the headlines, so it comes as no surprise that California Apparel News would feature the designer on the cover of its 2008 Newsmakers issue! Here's an excerpt:
Lhuillier, who launched her eponymous brand in 1996 with a bridal collection, has added ready-to-wear, a handbag collection, a retail store on tony Melrose Place in Los Angeles and the beginnings of a tableware line to her list of accomplishments. Her designs—often featured in glossy magazine spreads, on regulars on the red carpet and on the runways during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York—are among California’s most visible contributions to the world of high fashion.
Congrats to Monique and her team! -- Victoria
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi dazzled the crowd in a silk chiffon gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier at last night's Emmy® ceremony. --Kim
The Starter Wife's Debra Messing wore this gorgeous gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier to last night's Emmy® award ceremony in Downtown Los Angeles.
For more pics of celebs wearing Lhuillier, including Katie Holmes, click here. Visit FIDM's Video Gallery to watch "Here Comes the Bride," highlights from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier's stellar career. --Kim
FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier unveiled her Spring 09 line at NYC Fashion Week. Get all the gorgeous details on our Fashion Club blog. --Kim
A flawless Evan Rachel Wood donned a chartreuse gown designed by FIDM
Grad Monique Lhuillier at the Venice Film Festival, where she promoted
her film The Wrestler. --Angel
For more pics of celebs wearing Lhuillier, including Katie Holmes, click here. To watch a video clip about Monique's inspiring career, visit our video gallery.
Hollywood 'It' girl and tastemaker Scarlett Johannson donned an
absolutely amazing Monique Lhuillier gown to the Los Angeles premiere
of her new flick Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The star told People
mag of the poppy-colored dress, "I love the color and I just wanted to
wear something summery...something that had a nice, Old Hollywood feel." --Angel
Go here to see who else has been spotted in Monique Lhuillier.
