Dress description : Cymbeline "Agadir" - Customized
Cymbeline is a Parisian company internationally known for the fine workmanship, the exceptional quality of their materials, and the fine details that make each of their gowns a distinctive work of art. Winner of the Wedding Trends News Award of the Best French Designer of the Year for 2009 and 2010, Cymbeline combines traditional luxury with modernity and avant-garde cuts.
"Agadir", stunning gown from the award-winning 2009 collection, exemplifies Cymbeline’s unique style. Multiple tiers of alençon lace flow gracefully over a silk charmeuse lining. The flattering sheath widens to a slight mermaid, with a chapel train. The color of my gown is called "Caramel". I would describe it as a dark ivory. The lace is strewn with golden paillettes that make it glisten subtly in the sun, moon, or candlelight. The beautiful lace gives the gown a vintage charm; while the plunging neckline and body-skimming cut make it very sexy indeed. So sexy, that I had a jacket custom designed and created for the church ceremony. The jacket, of the same lace as the gown, is very fitted and has 3/4 sleeves, bateau neckline and invisible snap closures in the back. The bottom edge of the jacket, which reaches just to just below the rib-cage, follows the pattern of the lace, repeating the tiers of the skirt. When the jacket was on it looked as if I were wearing a sleeved gown; when I removed the jacket for the reception, some guests thought I had changed dresses.
I also had my gown altered from a halter neckline to straps, made of the same lace as the gown. The Cymbeline showroom made this suggestion and I was glad I followed it; as it made this light-weight gown extremely comfortable. If you prefer the original neckline, it would be very easy to convert it back to a halter. Other alterations include - cups sewn in the bust, bustling, and very slight shortening. I am 5’4”, 115 lbs. and wore it with 2 1/2” heels. I had the lining taken out about 1/2” around the bodice and the ribbon removed to give the torso a more elongated line.
The gown is a European size 40, street size 4. It was professionally cleaned and preserved immediately after my 9/16/2011 wedding. I examined it before it was place in an acid -free storage box and it looks absolutely brand new. I also have the original Cymbeline garment bag to give to the buyer.
The gown's list price is $3100. I paid $2600, as it was a newly arrived dress that was "abandoned" by the bride who had ordered it. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for additional photographs. |
