When Aberra launched the label in the 1980s, she pared down wedding fashion, eliminating the frilly embellishments so trendy for the era
I can suspend disbelief and era-bending, as for Cinderella, but there has to be a purpose for blatant era-bend
Check out her blog and Instagram feed for everything from salads to main courses to baked goodies, all of which are family-friendly
When I returned for a second visit, still deciding between two dresses, there was no pressure at all
If youre short-torsoed or under about 5-foot-4, a quick fix is unlikely to solve the fit issues, and paying for full-scale tailoring on an already-pricey dress may not appeal to you
The exhibition, which opens to the public on May 10, will explore the concept of the Black dandy and its impact on fashion and identity