Rita Vinieris (born 1964[1]) is a Canadian fashion designer known for her luxury Bridal Collections,[2] such as RIVINI and Alyne.[3] Vinieris also debuted her first Evening Wear Collection[4][5] in February 2013.
Rita Vinieris | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse | Tony Giancola |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 2007 Best Ad Campaign 2006 Best Ad Campaign |
| Website | http://www.ritavinieris.com/ |
Early life and education
editRita Vinieris was born and raised in Canada, the daughter of immigrants from Greece.[6] She attended the University of Toronto where she studied Economics but did not graduate. She later studied fashion at the International Academy of Design.
Career
editVinieris worked at a boutique as a designer for six years. She then freelanced as a designer for Izod Lacoste Mens Canada for a year, designed furs for the Japanese market, freelanced and designed evening gowns for private clients, and later was the Design Coordinator for Fairweathers for two years.
In 1995, after helping several friends choose wedding dresses, Vinieris began to design the collection of wedding dresses[7] under the name "Rivini."[8][9][10]
A separate dress line was later added under the brand Aylene. In 2013 Vinieris expanded her fashion line to include evening wear, and showed her debut collection at the Baryshnikov Arts Center.[11]
By 2014 the Rivini line was being sold in bridal boutiques in the United States.[12]
In 2015 a show of Vinieris' fashions was held on the roof garden of Carnegie Hall.[13]
Vinieris has been honored with many industry awards, including the 2002 New Designer of the Year, 2006 Best Ad Campaign of the Year, and 2007 Best Ad campaign of the Year.
References
edit- ^ "Canadian luxury bridal designer takes on New York and the world". The Globe and Mail. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "What Will Luann De Lesseps' Wedding Dress Look Like? The Housewife May Have Three". Romper, Kathleen Walsh, August 2016.
- ^ "10 unique styling ideas from Bridal Fashion Week ". The Telegraph, Bibby Sowray, Fashion News & Features Editor, 12 October 2015
- ^ DeAcetis, Joseph. "The Capitalist Touch: Rita Vinieris - First Evening Wear Collection". Forbes. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Rita Vinieris Spring 2015 RTW Collection". The Cut. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Daughter of Greek immigrants ditched economics for luxury bridal wear". DEIRDRE KELLY, The Globe and Mail, Apr. 14, 2016
- ^ DeAcetis, Joseph. "The Capitalist Touch: Rita Vinieris - First Evening Wear Collection". Forbes. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Rivini by Rita Vinieris". WWD. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Showstopping Winter Wedding Gowns". Observer, Rachel Leonard • 12/04/2015
- ^ "Runway Review: Rivini Fall 2013". BridePower, 05/23/2013
- ^ "City Pulse: Red Carpet 2Die4 Elegance: Rita Vinieris Fall 2013". Beauty News, By Yasmin Jorge, February 2013
- ^ "Bridal Designer Rita Vinieris on the Trend She’s Happy Is Gone" Archived 2016-11-07 at the Wayback Machine. Flare, Oct 14, 2014 Flannery Dean
- ^ "Fashion Week Tickets for Sale to Highest Bidder". WWD, February 8, 2016, By Sharon Edelson