The Archive Collection Celebrating 20 Years of Claire Pettibone Bridal Couture
Take a look at the ethereal bridal designer's collection featuring three new designs and three cherished favorites.
Be inspired by the gorgeous vintage-inspired gowns in Claire Pettibone's latest collection, The Archive Collection, celebrating 20 years in the bridal industry!
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Celebrating two decades in bridal couture, Claire Pettibone has unveiled her 20th-anniversary collection: The Archive Collection. Known for her ethereal, vintage-inspired gowns, Claire Pettibone has become an inspiration for brides who admire timeless femininity, intricate attention to detail, and a captivating poetic sensibility.
In her 20 years at the forefront of bridal fashion, Claire Pettibone has dressed celebrity brides including Priscilla Chan for her nuptials to Mark Zuckerberg, Twilight star Nikki Reed when she married Ian Somerhalder, and Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean Cobain – who wore the "Kristene" gown – when she married Tony Hawk's son Riley Hawk in October 2023, along with countless other brides since 2005.
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Photo courtesy of Claire Pettibone Design Atelier
Handmade of the finest silks and Parisian laces in her dreamy Los Angeles atelier – The Castle, the bridal designer showcased the six gowns in her latest collection during New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week. The Archive Collection from Claire Pettibone Design Atelier celebrates her 20-year journey with three new additions to the archives and three revisited favorites from the collections of years past. Whether something old or something new, each piece reflects Claire Pettibone's distinctive design style: romantic, feminine, and intricately layered with storytelling and craftsmanship.
“It all began with lace and flowers, fairies and goddesses, and the breathtaking beauty of a bride on her wedding day, and it continues this way still,” Claire Pettibone shares. "My heart remains devoted to beauty, to artistry, and to the countless brides who have trusted me to be part of their love story." Led by her vision rooted in timelessness that surpasses trends, Claire Pettibone invites brides to discover the marriage of old-world romance and modern refinement through these gorgeous gowns.
“My heart remains devoted to beauty, to artistry, and to the countless brides who have trusted me to be part of their love story.”
Take a look at the bridal gowns from Claire Pettibone's The Archive Collection, including three newly unveiled designs and three cherished favorites revisited from past collections:
Midnight
A showstopping encore from the Rock 'n' Roll Bride 2009 collection by Claire Pettibone, the "Midnight" gown features French embroidery, jeweled straps, and a sweeping black tulle train striking a perfect balance of contrast and drama.
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Memory
"Memory" by Claire Pettibone is a new wedding dress to the archives featuring French embroidery paired with a velvet inlaid, beaded waist and delicate peplum evoking the quiet romance of vintage couture.
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Toulouse
From the 2012 Beau Monde collection by Claire Pettibone, "Toulouse" showcases silk ribbons and embroidered lace returning in a reverie of French elegance.
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Treasure
New to the archives, "Treasure" by Claire Pettibone features cascading blooms of embellished floral embroidery and hand-painted butterflies to bring whimsical romance to life.
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Forget Me Not
A modern revival from the 2007 Le Jardin de Monet collection by Claire Pettibone, the silk slip dress is reimagined with "Forget Me Not" with its beautiful design draped in ribbons and flowers for timeless eternity.
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Cherish
New to the archives, "Cherish" by Claire Pettibone highlights blush floral embroidery and silver accents that adorn a graceful empire silhouette for a tender ode to beauty and love.
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Photos courtesy of Claire Pettibone Design Atelier
To see more of Claire Pettibone's gorgeous gowns, take a look at her prior Pure Poetry collection, Secret Garden collection, Moonlight Reverie collection, and Les Fleurs collection, and book an appointment at The Castle, Claire Pettibone's Los Angeles Flagship Salon or the New York Flagship Salon.
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