DESIGNER NOTES: With my Couture Collection, I tell a story through lavish, one of-a-kind designs using rich, luxurious materials. This season I was inspired by the glorious life and legacy of the ‘Queen of Pearls’ Elizabeth the First of England. As an ode to her brave beauty I combined splendid, stretchy velvet with luscious lace and black pearls. Referring to her regal, yet playful character, I added glamorous ruffs to the form-finessing designs. And how about the pièce de résistance of the collection: a spectacular tapered bodice, sure to bolster your confidence... and more! Wear my Queen of Pearls collection and dare to transform the mundane into the majestic!