NEW BRIDE: Stéphane Rolland is prepared for the altar.

The French couturier is launching his first bridal collection, Epure, which is able to debut at Latest York Bridal Fashion Week.

The demi-couture collection will feature 10 silhouettes that recall the strong, sculptural shapes that he presents on the runways in Paris.

Because the designer behind Celine Dion’s Billboard Music Awards dress in 2017, Rolland isn’t any stranger to showstopping white dresses. Her plunging V-neck gown with dramatically sculpted shoulders became immediately famous.

Most recently, Rolland’s showroom has served as a set for the hit series “Emily in Paris.”

He’s also been behind some key looks for Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. In his most up-to-date collections, the designer has been exploring using 3D and other contrasting materials for daring shapes.

The brand new bridal collection will recall those codes, with the identical volume and architectural touches his collections are known for, in addition to incorporate the identical materials in crepe, duchess satin, gazar, tulle and lace.

Gowns will range from $6,500 to $15,250 through affiliated boutiques, and take six weeks from fitting to delivery.

Rolland has been expanding his lines of business rapidly. The move to launch bridal comes after the designer launched a ready-to-wear line in 2021, and a namesake handbag collection in July 2020. On the time it was his first expansion since opening his house in 2007.

After its U.S. launch, the gathering might be shown at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. Each shows might be held in April, with the primary gowns available in September.

During Paris Haute Couture Week in January, Rolland closed with a voluminous wedding dress of golden cloqué lamé, which was embellished on the front, bottom and hood with golden arched sculptures. — RHONDA RICHFORD

LATEST MEMBERS: The Council of Fashion Designers of America has added 10 designers to its membership roster.

The brand new CFDA members are Brandon Blackwood; Colm Dillane of KidSuper; Tremaine Emory of Denim Tears and Supreme; Danielle Hirsch of Danielle Frankel; Greg Lauren; Raul Lopez of Luar; Jamie Okuma of J. Okuma; Daniel Roseberry of Maison Schiaparelli; Rio Uribe; Gypsy Sport, and Elena Velez.

“It’s so essential for the world to see talent at the best levels coming from America. Our newest members represent every thing America has to supply…diversity…creativity…and true individual talent,” said Thom Browne, chairman of the CFDA.

“These 10 designers were purposely chosen and invited by the board of directors, which is a fantastic honor,” said Lisa Smilor, CFDA executive vice chairman. “The CFDA looks forward to their lively participation throughout the organization and dealing together to assist champion and elevate American fashion and drive positive change.”

The CFDA has a membership roster of 458 of America’s womenswear, menswear, jewelry, eyewear and accessory designers. Along with hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns the Fashion Calendar, is the organizer of the Official Latest York Fashion Week Schedule, and offers Runway360. The organization also provides its members with thought-leadership and business development support. — LISA LOCKWOOD

HAT-STORY: Borsalino Foundation and the City of Alessandria, Italy, teamed up for a latest museum, which is able to value the heritage of the historic hatmaker.

The exhibition is about to open to visitors on Wednesday, while the official inauguration will happen a day earlier. The museum will showcase the history of the home ranging from 1857 up until the current day.

The museum is split in three essential sections: “Antica Casa,” a multimedia installation that traces the essential stages within the history of Borsalino, exploring the link with the encompassing territory; “Manifattura,” dedicated to the hat production processes, the hat-making techniques of the artisans from Alessandria; and the “Galleria” section, which contains a display of greater than 2,000 hats, organized into eight narrative paths. These include, amongst others, Borsalino and Women, Divine Hats and Travel with Borsalino.

The space covers almost 6,700 square feet and features a café and a present shop.

Visitors will give you the option to see the gathering of Borsalino hats donated by family heir Giovanna Usuelli Borsalino in 1994, with 200 latest additional models collected by the Borsalino Foundation.

​​“This museum preserves the memory of Borsalino and can encourage the longer term of the corporate. It has firm roots in Alessandria within the historic headquarters of Palazzo Borsalino, and was conceived to be an revolutionary space, in a position to dialogue with the world,” said Philippe Camperio, president of the Borsalino Foundation, in a press release.

Philippe Camperio is executive chairman of the Borsalino brand since 2018, when Haeres Equita, the private equity group he leads, won the auction arrange by the label’s administrators through a deal valued at 6.4 million euros. Haeres Equita ended the troubled journey that began in December 2015 when it first took over the hatmaker, which had been hit by financial problems following the arrest of previous owner Marco Marenco for fraudulent bankruptcy and tax evasion related to an internet of holdings. — ANDREA ONATE

MOTHERS’ HONORS: The forty fifth annual Outstanding Mother Awards will honor three women across retail, beauty and technology on May 11 at The Pierre Hotel in Latest York.

They’re Monica Arnaudo, chief merchandising officer of Ulta Beauty; Tracey Travis, executive vice chairman and chief financial officer at The Estee Lauder Cos. Inc., and Elizabeth Buchanan, chief industrial officer at Rokt.

Laurie Dowley, chairman of the National Mother’s Day Committee, said, “This 12 months’s honorees are leaders in every sense of the word — navigating impressive careers and supporting their families and communities with grace, compassion and determination. We look ahead to recognizing their contributions as moms, executives and role models.”

Hosted by mistress of ceremonies Natalie Pasquarella, NBC 4 Latest York anchor, this 12 months’s award ceremony will recognize these women for successfully balancing highly influential careers with the every day demands and rewards of motherhood, family and community.

Proceeds from the annual luncheon profit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, which work to interrupt the cycle of poverty for rural America’s most vulnerable children by providing early learning and support that helps them thrive as learners and in life. — L.L.

AKRIS, SAKS TEAM: On Tuesday, Saks will officially launch the Akris 100 Anniversary collection at Saks.com and in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

The gathering features dresses, pants, tops and skirts in daring colours, full of life patterns and stylish silhouettes.

Based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Akris is understood for its double-faced fabrics, cashmeres, St. Gallen embroidery and digital photo printing techniques.

Anna Irving, senior vice chairman, divisional merchandise manager, women’s designer ready-to-wear at Saks, said, “Saks is devoted to offering our clients the best in fashion and Akris is a real luxury brand with impeccable craftsmanship and tailoring. Our clients love the effortless style and revolutionary designs that Akris provides.”

Albert Kriemler, designer and inventive director of Akris, said within the book for the brand’s a centesimal anniversary, “I like fashion to surprise. It’s progress, it’s energy, it’s strength. When preparing the shooting of our archive pieces (1978 to 1992) for the 100-year book, I knew immediately we needed to work with them. They were latest, unexpected and in perfect proportions of today. They made me consider something different to have a good time 100 years, something you’ll normally not presume. Let’s call it a re-beginning, an incentive to pause, a degree by which every thing can reappear or renew itself. A set where past, present and future coexist. A glance back to maneuver forward right into a latest century.”

On April 11, Saks will launch an exclusive Akris Punto capsule with ready-to-wear styles. These can only be purchased at Saks.com. — L.L.