November 17th, 2008 by New York Threads

Born to Spanish and Filipino parents, Monique Lhuillier is one of the most notable designers who are currently taking the bridal fashion industry by storm. Before Monique came out with her first line of designs in her first boutique in 2001, she first attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and after finishing her fashion degree, she worked in a small French firm. Her dream of making it big as a fashion designer was inspired by her mother’s glamorous style and persona and her family’s extensive travels in many countries. When she got married to Tom Bugabee and designed her entire wedding, she started to plan on making her own firm with her first love on creating fabulous bridal gowns as her platform. She then launched her very first collection of bridal gowns in 1996 and the rest, as they say is history.

Top celebrities have worn her creations in many different occasions, most notably in weddings. Singer Pink, beauty queen and TV star Ali Landry, actor Kevin Costner’s wife Christine Baumgartner, pop singer Britney Spears and a lot more all chose Monique Lhuillier to design their bridal gowns. Aside from this, along with her bridal fashion collections her other non-bridal gowns have been seen worn on red carpet events and have been featured on fashion magazines. What made her designs a phenomenal hit in just a short span of time are the feminine touch made in sophisticated and intricately designed and made dresses using luxurious silk fabrics with lots of laces and beads. These designs provide a modern and stylish feel for the one wearing while giving that sentimental romance of traditional look. Because of her artistry and her supersonic rise in the fashion industry as evidenced by countless celebrities craving to wear her creations, the Council of Fashion Designers of America have recently absorbed her into the organization, the same group were big names Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, and Oscar de la Renta all belong to.

Her future plans include opening her creations to footwear designs and open more boutiques around the United States. Her creations are all seen in upscale boutiques in New York and California.

Monique Lhuillier Wine Lace Sleeveless Dress w/ Slip 6 US $249.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:00:24 PST Add to watch list

Brand New Unworn Lace Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress US $2,500.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 18:19:24 PST Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier wedding gown dress designer size 6 US $449.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 1:09:42 PST Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER CAMELOT WEDDING GOWN DRESS 0 2 S XS US $3,000.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:55:43 PST Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER White Tulle Strapless Wedding Dress 4 US $4,999.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 15:47:33 PST Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Brown Lace Gown NEW Dress sz 10 US $1,199.99 End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 9:28:40 PST Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Bordeaux Lace Cocktail Dress NEW 8 US $799.99 End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 9:28:41 PST Add to watch list

NWT $4900 MONIQUE LHUILLIER GOLD SEQUINED DRESS (10) M US $969.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 16:07:24 PST Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER $1595 Black Lace Skirt NEW sz 8 US $399.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 18:35:19 PST Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Enchantress Dress Size 4 US $899.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 18:44:50 PST Add to watch list

Tulle Wedding Dress Swan Lake STL# Monique Lhuillier US $769.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 21:41:37 PST Add to watch list

$3595 Monique Lhuillier gown dress w/jewel bibb 12 - 14 US $49.99 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 11:28:46 PDT Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Heavenly Silk Gown Dress $4400 12 NEW US $1,393.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 12:36:47 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Silk Goddess Deidra Wedding Dress US $61.00 (7 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 13:45:07 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress- Kirstyn- NWT! Size 10 US $2,500.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 14:22:25 PDT Add to watch list

Regal MONIQUE LHUILLIER Mocha Silk Dress Gown 10 NEW US $498.40 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 14:31:58 PDT Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Pink Silk Jacket Size 8 EUC US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 14:53:12 PDT Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Formal SATIN Dress Long Gown NEW US $650.00 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 13:58:05 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Dress Retail: $4500 Size: 6 US $210.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 16:06:47 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Dress Retail: $6125 Size: 8 US $490.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 16:06:49 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Wool Dress $2970 Sz 10 US $312.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 16:06:56 PDT Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER teal Organza Petal silk prom dress 6 US $349.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 17:30:18 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Green Silk Dress $3595 Sz 6 US $180.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 19:07:00 PDT Add to watch list

Wedding Dress by Monique Lhuillier - strapless, size 4 US $750.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 20:10:01 PDT Add to watch list

Wedding Dress-Monique Lhuillier Original US $900.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 14:02:26 PDT Add to watch list

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Ruby Red Silk Gown Dress $3950 8 NEW US $1,106.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 14:45:24 PDT Add to watch list

* Enchanting Dress by MONIQUE LHUILLIER Sz 6 NWT $2850 US $98.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 15:41:56 PDT Add to watch list

* Stunning Silk Dress by MONIQUE LHUILLIER Sz. 6 US $98.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 15:47:57 PDT Add to watch list

Monique Lhuillier Celestine Bridal Wedding Dress Gown US $4,950.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 18:28:22 PDT Add to watch list

Delicate MONIQUE LHUILLIER Ivory Silk Lace Dress 12 NEW US $797.60 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 10:58:56 PDT Add to watch list