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ATELIER 2B

Photography courtesy of Atelier 2B

Abridal brand represented by a powerhouse duo of talent and friendship. They are Amandine and Sandra. Both are educated in French fashion design and share their creativity and their business—as only great friends could. Amandine and Sandra’s experience is rooted in women’s ready-to-wear.

It wasn’t until late 2010 that they decided to create their first bridal fashion house, Atelier 2B. They produce wedding dresses for “frenzied romantics,” as they put it. The Atelier, in Toulouse, France, is where all the concepts and creations come alive. The brand is comprised of high-end couture gowns, handmade and customized to every request.

The pair shares, “it is the bride who inspires us.” “Contemporary, feminine, with a vintage and bohemian touch,” is how the pair describes their brand’s aesthetic. One of their favorite elements of designing is the focus on the back of the bride’s gown. Atelier 2B displays absolute seduction here. “The backs are always beautifully worked.” Luxurious Italian and French fabrics are used to delicately drape layers close to the body, accentuating the shape and silhouette that prove elegant and effortless—sensuousness necessary for romantic looks.

AURELIE MEY

Images courtesy of Aurelie Mey

While earning her BS in Fashion Design in Cannes, at a haute couture fashion house, Aurélie acquired an intimate knowledge of modeling, how to make exceptional dresses that are tailor-made, and how to work on precious materials, such as leather, lace, silk, feathers. Passionate about fashion, fabrics, and the world of haute couture, Aurélie displays her passion for the history of fashion and women in her work.

Aurélie wants the bride to be consistent with her time and to wear a dress that fits elegantly on her body. She draws inspiration to make such gowns from the bodily curves of each customer, offering them both custom and semi-custom designs.

HANDMADE, IN FRANCE In her Drômois showroom and workshop, Aurélie designs and manufactures her brides' dresses. The exceptional and quality fabrics are hand-chosen by Aurélie and presented in the showroom so that Aurélie can suggest and design a dress that adheres to your desires and budget.