The Bite Magazine - Summer 2019 - Issue 25

bite fashion and is particularly fond of the ‘50s and ‘60s. “This was very evident in her first few collections as she was influenced by decades’ past. She was accustomed to seeing beautiful wedding gowns as a young child; her mother, an organist, would take her along to weddings where she was hired to play. Anne began sketching wedding gowns during these events. She has an exceptional personal style and is noto- riously known for wearing her favourite colour…black.” One of the many lessons that Shawne has taken away from working under Anne is “when in doubt, don’t” and she has trusted this gut instinct since buying the company. She re- vealed that their signature style is feminine yet sophisti- cated, with the perfect blend between classic traditional and contemporary chic. She added that the signature de- sign elements for the Anne Barge brand consist of lace, modern architectural seaming, and intricate details. Their trademark attention to details is reflected in Anne Barge Couture, Blue Willow Bride by Anne Barge, and Black La- bel. The process of constructing a bridal gown or evening- wear usually takes around five months from start to fin- ish. “When designing a new collection, I always start with sketching new ideas out on paper first. From there, the gown is draped onto a mannequin out of muslin fabric. We fit the gown constructed of muslin on our fit model and make pattern adjustments if needed. Once the muslin “Good design is timeless” - Anne Barge