Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier, the Philippines-born fashion designer—a favorite of A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Drew Barrymore—launched her first collection of bridal gowns in 1996; she soon followed it with eveningwear and ready-to-wear. But her take on understated elegance isn’t confined to couture: In 2007 she launched a line of fine china, stemware, flatware, and gifts with the nearly 200-year-old English brand Royal Doulton. She has since augmented her offerings with a collection of stationery, crafted from the richest and heaviest papers, as well as linens and bedding, many styles of which feature her signature satin sashes and bows.
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