Just got back from Premiere Vision New York!  Totally tired since I carried my 10 month old, 22+ pound son with me through the whole thing, but it was worth it! 

Honestly, that show gets smaller ever season, unfortunately… Only 89 exhibitors compared to the 700+ who show at the Paris edition!  Makes me worry further about the state of the fashion industry in NYC.  Ah well, at least it only costs me 2 subway rides to see this one.  And anyway, I’m glad I went!  Made several new contacts with some fabulous lace suppliers (YAY!!! I <3 LACE!) and will be getting some new fabrics in that surely will make brides-to-be swoon :)

Unfortunately my favorite vendor wasn’t there this time.  I sourced the fabrics for my own wedding dress (right- not the best detail shot, but you get the idea maybe…) from them and am dying to create some new styles with their goods.  They make these amazing fine cotton-like tulles with the most delicate, antique-feeling embroideries that are just to die for.  I swear no one else can do what they do… The photo of this 1930’s gown (left) is a wonderful inspiration for the kind of direction I would go with their fabrics.  Guess it’s time to look them up again because here I am, ranting!