RM 3.5 MILLION WEDDING GOWN BY DORIAN HO AT ISLAND SHANGRI-LA HONG KONG

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 EVERY BRIDE DREAMS OF A GOSSAMER LIGHT WEDDING GOWN AND NONE COMES MORE ETHEREAL THAN THE RM 3.5 MILLION DREAM GOWN BY DORIAN HO, ONE OF HONG KONG'S TOP COUTURIERS.

Celebrity Irene Wang wearing the RM 3.5 million dream gown by Dorian Ho inspired by Perrier-Jouet Champagne at Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong

Celebrity Irene Wang and designer Dorian Ho

No wedding is complete without Perrier-Jouet champagne to toast the good life happily ever after! 

Perrier-Jouet champagne tastes as lovely as the floral bottle!

THE GOWN IS INSPIRED BY PERRIER-JOUET, ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNES AND CHOSEN BY HIS SERENE HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO WHEN HE WED CHARLOTTE!

OF COURSE DORIAN HO HAS MUCH CHEAPER WEDDING GOWNS NOT STUDDED WITH SOME 10,000 REAL PEARLS FROM WING HANG DIAMOND WHICH JACKED UP THE PRICE INTO THE STRATOSPHERE.

AND OF COURSE YOU WILL NEED A PLACE TO CALL HOME WHILE IN HONG KONG AND ISLAND SHANGRI-LA IS THE ANSWER! THIS FABULOUS 5-STAR HOTEL IS ON HONG KONG ISLAND HENCE THE NAME 'ISLAND SHANGRI-LA' AS THERE IS ANOTHER SHANGRI-LA AT KOWLOON SIDE IN TSIM SHA TSUI EAST ACROSS THE HARBOUR. ISLAND SHANGRI-LA IS RIGHT IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL SO EVERY DESIGNER SHOP IS WITHIN REACH!

Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong’s Bridal Fair and Gala Dinner

Dorian Ho Designed HK$8.88 Million Dazzling Wedding Gown Unveiled by Irene Wang

Island Shangri-La hosted a Gala Dinner to mark the third collaboration between the hotel and internationally renowned fashion designer, Dorian Ho. The luxury hotel and fashion brand co-hosted the Gala Dinner as a kick-off to the Bridal Fair on 26^th August, 2012.

The glamorous event gathered celebrity guests such as Jenny and Brandon Chau, Candice Chan, Howard Chao, Otto Chan and Tisha Law, Elva Ni, Karena Ng, Kennis Tai, Catherine Wong, Anne Heung, Alice Chan, Isabelle Leung, William Hu, Cyrus Chow, Enrico Kwong, Hei Wong, Fiona Tong and Yumi Honda. Guests dressed in pastel colours competed for the Best Dressed Awards.

“Allow me to begin by expressing my gratitude to Dorian Ho and his team, for their preparation and support of this gala dinner, as well as tomorrow’s bridal fair,” said Mr. Gabriele Lombardo, resident manager of Island Shangri-La. “As on previous occasions, our partnership celebrates the finer things in life and for Island Shangri-La, it is a privilege to have this unique platform to showcase our brand, and to be your hospitality host for the night.”

“It is my honour to work with the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong again,” commented Dorian. “I am privileged to present this dazzling pearl wedding gown, inspired by such a fine French Champagne, Perrier-Jouët. This fabulous event gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy extravagant and artistic bridal creations.”

Special celebrity guest, Irene Wang, led the models to showcase the newly launched romantic evening dress collection - Doll By Dorian Ho, followed by the latest Dorian Ho Bridal Collection - Garden of Love, the new menswear line - Dorian Ho Homme as well as the children’s wear collection - BabyDoll By Dorian Ho.

The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Dorian’s HK$8.88 million pearl wedding gown, inlaid with over ten thousands pearls. Wang’s stunning beauty and elegance marked a perfect ending for the fashion show.    

About Shangri-La hotels and Resorts

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 73 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands with a room inventory of over 30,000.  Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.  Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.  The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in Canada, mainland China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey and United Kingdom.  For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

About Dorian Ho

Dorian Ho is one of the most renowned fashion designers in Hong Kong.  He debuted his first evening gown collection Dorian Ho Collection in 2001, which he also showcased in Sydney’s Mercedes Australian Fashion Week and Seventh on Sixth Fashion Week in New York.  Dorian Ho Collection is now being sold in Hong Kong, the United States, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, mainland China and the Middle East.  In 2005, Dorian launched the custom-made bridal collection Dorian Ho Bridal, which made him one of the most sought after wedding gown designers.  Last year, he introduced a children’s party clothes collection and this coming fall, he will be launching a youthful fashion line named Doll by Dorian Ho as well as Dorian Ho Homme for men.  Dorian Ho is gradually expanding his fashion empire.

Garden of Love

Dorian Ho 2013 Bridal Collection “Garden of Love” is inspired by the beauty of fresh flowers and the romanticism of a garden wedding. The collection illustrates the contemporary silhouette with embellished details accentuating the delicacy of flower petals. The classic A-line silhouette volumized with tiers of tulle gives a fuller skirt without sacrificing lightness. The everlasting long-sleeved lace slim dress with a touch of diamante is still undoubtedly a dream for all. This collection uses light fabric such Chantilly Lace, tulle, silk chiffon which creates a romantic feeling and yet adding a modern touch to it. The handcrafted three-dimensional floral appliques and beaded floral embroidered patterns enrich the detailing of the skirts, reflecting the uniqueness of each individual. Each dress aims to evoke the subtle elegance and delicate femininity of one’s self.

Falling Petals

The first season of Doll By Dorian Ho named “Falling Petals”. In a season blooming with young romantic femininity, the collection illustrates the postures of the petals when they fall , describes perfectly the collection which accentuates the beauty and delicacy of flower petals in different colors and softness, by applying the lightness of fabric , the diamante detail and petal-like appliqué, it beautify the dreamy and romantic collection with a more glamorous finish. In an abundance of ruffles , appliques , silks, glittering sequins, feather and twinkling diamante, a girlish yet elegant occasional wear collection was born. Naturally the collection spells graceful dresses in pastels and diamante, but also works in trends, prettifying camouflage with tulles, beautifying rhinestone and contemporary silhouette , also with different kind of flower color like Dusty Pink , Lavender, Peach-rose, Beige and the timeless Lily White.

About the Pearl Wedding Gown

This is the first-ever collaboration between Dorian Ho and Perrier-Jouët, with Perrier-Jouët as an elegant source of inspiration for the pearl wedding gown.  The idea was stimulated during Dorian’s travel to a fashion week in Paris and visit to the Perrier-Jouët Maison Belle Époque in Épernay. Whilst working on his new collection of wedding gowns for Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong’s Bridal Fair, Dorian was inspired by the embossed artistic anemone pattern design on the bottle of the premium Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque, which was then dazzlingly transposed into the design of the champagne-themed gown.  Further inspiration came from what is inside the bottle, dripping with silvery-white pearls that resemble the bubbles of Perrier-Jouët champagne.

Commenting on the new collection, Dorian Ho said, “Perrier-Jouët has long embraced the design community and partnered with different artists.  It is my honor to be the first designer to create a wedding gown for the brand with such an elegant source of inspiration.  I have tried to produce something that aspires to the same level of rarefied quality and delightful effervescence.”

PEARLS BY WING HANG DIAMOND

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Beauties galore; left, Rose Chan, Alice Chan, designer Dorian Ho and Anne Heung

Cissy Wang, Dorian Ho and famous actor Donny Yan
Glamorous line-up of brides and grooms---can you see yourself in Dorian Ho's couture?

Grand finale

Would you pay RM 3.5 million for a baju? I would                                          

Irene Wang and Dorian Ho