27. Angelica Buri

Entry Category: Bridal Designer

Designer Name: Angelica Buri

Line: Angelica Buri Designs

Branding Statement/ Bio Info:

Angelica Buri Designs are fashioned for the ambitious & independent woman in her mid 20’s to 50’s who desires special occasion dresses, coordinates and accessories.  The clothing’s use of combining, gorgeous colors, unexpected design textures, arrays of specialized yarns and contrasting silk-lining layering, exemplifies a confident women’s fun and flirtatious side.  Angelica Buri Designs are specially created for the loyal and sophisticated woman who enjoys fashion as an expression of her freedom, success and individuality.  

Price points:                                                                       

Scarves & Shawls: $35-90                                                                      

Knit Lace Dresses: $295-425

Bridal Dresses: $750-$1500+

Dresses can be relined in a contrasting silk, after the wedding, creating a new use for the dress as an evening gown

Desired vendors:

Local boutiques, specialty stores

Professional Experience

Assistant to Designer - Reno, Nevada, 1990-1993

Designing custom orders - Newcastle, Washington, 2000-2010

Education

Seattle Pacific University – Fashion Design, 1993-1994

University of Washington – Design to Marketing, 2009-2010

Honors/Exhibits

SPU Designer Fashion Show - 1994

People’s Choice Award, local boutique competition - 1995

Designed dress donated for Thaw fashion show, incorporating ribbon design into the knit yarn to promote the blue ribbon for Huntington Disease - 2008

Participated in UW Every Body Everybody Fashion Show 2010, 2011

Seamless in Seattle 2010, finalist in Emerging Designer

Personal Summary

Outstanding creativity, fashion and color sense

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities

Expertise in developing and maintaining client relationships

Outstanding problem solving, analytical and reasoning skills