Hot Eco-Friendly Miami Couture Line Goes Bridal

It’s Bridal Fashion Week here in NYC and I’ve been busy all week long stalking all the hottest runways for you ladies to report back on all things fabulous. And, speaking of fabulous, I met some first-timers to the industry, whose couture gowns instantly wowed me, so I of course must share. Introducing Orangia, an eco-friendly line of couture creations who are giving the bridal fashion scene a go.

Miami-based fashion designer Janelle Funair and graphic artist/designer Rodrigo Londono created the line, which they feel is a marriage of design, theory, couture, and craftsmanship. (You may have seen their couture designs featured in magazines like Lucky, WWD, NY Post, and People, or on reality TV sisters Angela and Vanessa Simmons on MTV’s Run’s House.) Their motto is comfort over elegance, and as Janelle puts it “captures the coziness of a favorite t-shirt combined with the mystical lure of a timeless couture piece.” The line is natural fiber based and uses only the finest cotton and silks.

After such success with their couture fashions, the Orangia team began designing custom gowns for brides, and after getting a sneak peek at them this weekend, I’m here to tell all you destination brides to look this way. They’re glamorous, sexy, comfortable, and good for the earth – what else is there for beach chic? Okay, well maybe an amazing headpiece. (Note: Credit goes to Corriebel for the stunning headpieces you see here – aren’t they so lovely and fresh?)

Look for Organia boutiques in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas – as well as international locations in Japan, Dubai, Puerto Rico, and Santo Domingo.

photos: Erik Ekroth