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The couture wedding gownmdasha fashion showrsquos grand finalemdashmarks the pinnacle of a designerrsquos creativity for the season. Consequently, these dresses offer particular insight into the designerrsquos creative process. Couture Wedding Gowns presents a collection of extraordinary dresses designed by some of the most respected designers from the th century to today. Profiling designers from Alexander McQueen to Zuhair Murad, Marie Bariller reveals what the wedding gown represents for each of them. With exclusive interviews, in-depth analysis, and detailed descriptions of the signature dresses accompanied by lavish photography and hand-drawn illustrations, the book lifts the veil on some of the most beautiful gowns ever made while offering insight into the artistic vision of their creators.