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The “NEW ROYALS” Celebrate Bridal Rehearsal Tea with Pomp and LUXE!

5/18/2018

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With all the pomp, circumstance and ceremony fit for a proper Royal Wedding Party, White Stole did what it always does to celebrate Romantic Milestones by bringing together the chicest of Seattle models’ silhouettes with the luxe of silk, satin, lace and fine china, from old to new, to capture the times we live in.   

No matter the era, the best Couture Creations, and the gifted Photographers who have captured their allure, have always layered multiple elements and meanings into their work.  To that end, White Stole’s luxurious photoshoot brought their Creative Universe to celebrate the time-honored Bridal Rehearsal Dinner in the most Royal-fashioned way – with a high-fashion Tea Party!  

This modern twist on the traditional Bridal Rehearsal Dinner was the brainchild of Stylist, Curator and Producer Roberta Nasser and her White Stole Couture Collection as a Bridal Tea Party happening set in the old-world elegance of the Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle, Washington on March 11, 2018 in anticipation of the upcoming Royal Wedding between an American woman, Meghan Markle, and a British gentleman, Prince Harry.  

The vision created of Couture Wedding and Evening Luxe in which each woman’s ensemble is, in and of itself, a
representation of popular Wedding and Evening Themes from:

Floral Garden and Romantic, to Vintage, Retro, Whimsical, Eco Conscious and Modern Urban Chic to Evening Glam.

​Being high-season around the world again for a Royal Wedding, White Stole created this collaborative event to span both the fashion and the wedding industries in Seattle, WA, taking a fresh look at this theme from a truly 'American' and 'Seattle' viewpoint.  

Watch our blog for more Live Coverage of our photoshoot's celebration of the Royal Wedding Day!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Shawl and Foulard Wraps, Vintage Stoles, and Cape Boleros for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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The Art of Haute Look Dressing for Modern Bridal and Parisian StoleChic!

11/5/2017

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Over the millennium, Fashionistas have asked: What is that Je ne sais quoi that fashionable ‘It Girls’ have that the rest of us admire and try to make our own? 
 
Whether it’s an Evening Dress, a Little Black Dress, or Pencil Skirt, there’s just something CHIC about a cultivated look that tops it all off with the perfect Statement Accessory piece.   
 
Whereas layering several Statement Pieces onto one outfit is itself a ‘look,’ fashion deftness is what brings forward the Haute Look and keeps us away from the ‘Sin of Overdressing.’
 
Taking a lesson from these photos of stylish European Women seen on the streets of Paris this year, we can see just how elusive a sexy look can be.  But try to master it, we must! 
 
In an effort to distill the essence of the perfect Haute Look for Wedding, Evening, Day, or StreetWear in all its effortless yet refined history, let’s start with what we know truly, always and forever works:
 
 #1 – Choosing Gowns, Dresses and corresponding Wrap Accessories which are more ‘Body-Skimming’ and less ‘Body-Revealing.’  Keeping our focus on our ‘Silhouette’ will bring forward results that are ultimately more sensual and sympathetic to the differing sizes, shapes and ages that we bring to either our Street Wear or our Wedding Party.
 
#2 – Paying strict attention to our Wardrobe Coordinates, we allow our Accessories to float on a solid canvas that blends our look together.  Whether it’s topping our Blue Gown with an Embroidered Beige Silk Stole Wrap with diamond earrings and wristlet, wrapping a Black Silk Shawl Wrap over a Black and white Evening Dress on the way to the Theatre, embracing our shoulders with a Silver Lilac Shawl Wrap over a Little Black Dress for an Evening Dinner event, out On-the-Town during Paris Fashion Week in a Lace Evening Dress and White Vintage Fur Stole Cape around our shoulders, tying a Pastel Blue Gray Silk Stole Wrap around our neck over a Floral Day Dress on a shopping trip, or jetting off to the Monet Museum with a Silk Foulard Wrap tied at our neck, our goal is to unify all elements into a seamless whole.
 
#3 – Without question we ‘Go-For-The-Flow’ in our ensemble.  Nothing starched or stiff will do – and that goes for hair as well.  A simple twisted chignon pulled off the face, pinned or sleek looks romantic against the highlights of either an Embroidered or Floral Graphic, Silk Satin or Silk Chiffon Stole wrapped around our natural looks that we meld together for a natural glow.
 
#4 - We strive to 'delight' those who behold us!  While some of us hold firmly to the belief in neutral monotones in our Gowns and Dresses, we nonetheless uphold the truth that every Chic French or Italian Woman knows is essential:  the One Flirty Item.  Of course, lovers of White Stole know that One Silk Stole or Shawl Wrap – whether floral, graphic, embroidered or embellished with our black eyeliner and heels will steal the day for us!
 

#5 – In our hearts and minds we know that nothing cheap will satisfy us.  We are prepared to INVEST for the long haul in a Couture Silk Stole, Scarf or Foulard Classic Wrap that will act as a cornerstone in our wardrobe throughout the years to come.  And exist as the Perfect Accessory no matter at what age we wear it.  We are passionate about keeping our Luxe Silk Stole Wrap Accessory in immaculate condition to allow us to wear and treasure it for life…and simply change our clothes around it!
 

#6 – We don’t hesitate to BE BOLD.  Whereas this thinking begins with our lingerie and lace stockings under our well-cut basics cut to flatter our bodies, it ends with eccentric touches in our Luxe Accessory.  Since our goal is to find what we love and make it our ‘Signature,’ we choose our Silk Stole or Shawl Wrap piece for ourselves or those in our entourage to take pleasure in ‘being a woman’ in love with…herself!
 
#7 – We eliminate too much of anything that will take the spotlight off our glowing Silhouette...whether that be clashing colors, blush or lipstick, too much gloss, too much hairspray, too many baubles, too many ruffles, or too many bouquets!
 
#8 – Above all, we Bedazzle.  Our goal is to allow our One Perfectly Stunning Wrap Accessory to steal the show!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Shawl and Foulard Wraps, Vintage Stoles and Cape Boleros for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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FLOWER POWER ~ Fall into deep STOLE LOVE on your Wedding Day!

6/3/2017

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Remember your SUMMER OF LOVE in the flowing, fearless drape of a colorful Floral Silk Stole Wrap on your Wedding Day….without guilt!
 
In today’s era, Bridesmaids' gowns are invariably shorter and chosen in go-with-everything shades of lilac, mint green, beige or black so your Bridal Party can use them as Street-Wear after the wedding.
 
But rather than invite your Arm Candy to the party to function as a “backdrop,” White Stole ravishly suggests that you elevate your closest girlfriends to the level of wearable Floral Arrangements to flaunt your assets!
 
Whether your bridal beauties wear the floral 'Fabiola' or the 'Flores' Couture Silk Satin Stole Wrap to your Garden, Veranda or Country Wedding, or they each wear a different color of Couture Embroidered Lace Silk Stole Wrap like those in White Stole's “Sophisticated Evening Lace” Collection, the notion that the colors of your Wedding Theme are reflected in the color of the Stole Wraps that embrace you will carry your Wedding Day into the aura of Good Omen with surreal flourish!
 
And whether you and your ladies prefer red, French rose or sky blue silk, White Stole has the Stole, Shawl or Foulard Wrap whose colors can be used to create a dainty bouquet for your Bridal Beauties…a massive Bridal Bouquet for yourself… and serve as the color palate for your entire Wedding Ceremony and Reception. 

Reclaim your First Embrace!  Whether your Bridal Attendants are wearing a strapless, mini, or a flowing maxi dress, let your Ladies’ true beauty shine for you at your event as they cover bare shoulders at the chapel, or reveal them throughout the day - while together you and your entourage bring excitement to your Wedding Day!
 
The secret to a perfect Summer Wedding is always a little OOMPH, splash, sparkle and glamour in your overall Wedding Theme and Bridal Attire. The main attraction, the Bride, dressed in colors symbolic of her most perfect beauty, and her Ladies-In-Waiting are surrounding her in a way symbolic of romantic love.   
 
By embracing you and yours with Couture Floral Silk Stoles, White Stole ​wishes you the Summer Wedding Day of Stole Love!
 
Shop the full Wedding Stole, Shawl and Foulard Wrap lineup now and keep your eyes peeled for more wedding coverage from us throughout the Summer Wedding Season!
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Shawl and Foulard Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Cape Boleros and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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WE LOVE...The 'Flores'' Couture Silk Satin Chiffon Stole Wrap by Leonard Paris!
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WE LOVE...The 'Sophisticated Evening Lace ~ Pink' Couture Embroidered Silk Satin Chiffon Stole Wrap by Valentino!
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"Spring Ribbons ~ Sky Blue" Couture Silk Stole ties-up your love for a lifetime!

5/14/2017

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White Stole's 'Spring Ribbons ~ Sky Blue' Couture Bridal Stole Wrap Wedding Accessory in pure Silk Satin Chiffon from the Signature Valentino Collection  wraps the heritage of Old with the New to cherish tomorrow with flowing shades of luminous pastel, sky and azure blue on white Ribbon Design that takes simple blue and white into Royal! 

​Mix the Traditional Wedding Theme sayings of Something Blue and Tieing The Wedding Knot with head-turning effect that will highlight and preserve your magnetic memories.   The Sky’s The Limit!

​Your
 Yacht Club, Country Club, Veranda or Classic City Wedding Gala will feel all tied up in Love with this flowing ribbon design that wraps brilliantly colored sweeping highlights around shoulders, arms or neck, taking simple blue and white into technicolor.
 
In an era when the bridal marketplace is fueled by emerging mega, online, vanilla-looking shopping, White Stole’s Chic, Haute Bridal shoppers roll with an exclusive entourage of Wedding Couture Salons like White Stole who help them alter convention to bring fresh, new images and memories from all styles and traditions to their Wedding Day’s photo album.  

Being that
 White Stole has no physical stores, we are able to bring these Couture Creations, tooled by master craftsmen and women who put their love and attention into each design, Direct To You at our cost 
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This iconic brands’ graphic collection features rich color blocking and design to add superb styling to timeless, hand-crafted quality essentials…all with a decidedly cool Modern Wedding flare.  Wrap-up these graphic, silky-coo
l Stole and Shawl Wrap Luxe Classics for a very stylish Haute Wedding Day!

Tell the story of your Wedding Day for a lifetime with the glow of a pure silk couture Bridal Wrap Heirloom.

And the best part of the story is that each piece that passes from our hands to yours gives you the perfect Heirloom to pass along to those you love.

Call to reserve our Wedding Couture designs for your wedding event today!  View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Shawl and Foulard Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Cape Boleros Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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WE LOVE...'Spring Ribbons ~ Sky Blue' Couture Silk Stole Wrap by Valentino!
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WE LOVE...'Spring Ribbons ~ Sky Blue' Couture Silk Stole Wrap by Valentino!
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH SUSTAINABLE COUTURE – Pure Silk Chic!

4/22/2017

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Did you know that the fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, next to oil?  Never fear, because by buying from White Stole you’re doing something good for the planet!  Allow us to explain our enthusiasm…
 
White Stole was born to help our savvy Brides, Bridesmaids, Mothers-of-the Bride and Wedding Guests and Luxury Goods Lovers alike contribute to the decline in the demand and production of “fast-fashion” items by buying high-quality when others are buying low.
 
Although most people assume that most of what they wear is natural fiber clothing, this is far from the truth.  On top of how the fiber was grown and produced to create the fabric, how the fiber was processed, dyed and finished must be considered. 
 
Conventional manufacturing processes rely heavily on chemicals to clean and bleach fibers to prepare for spinning, weaving, knitting or dying - often with heavy metals and large amounts of water to flush and clean fabrics all the way up to and including the final finishing step in the garment process.  The facts regarding production of new materials also make vintage, recycled, reclaimed and surplus fabric arguably sustainable choices, as the raw materials require no agriculture and no further manufacturing to produce. 
 
Of utmost importance at White Stole is the fact that “Natural” fiber clothing refers to clothing made from fiber found in nature, such as the vegetable fibers of Cotton, Hemp, Linen and Flax; the protein fibers such as Wool, Alpaca and Cashmere; and the elastic fibrous secretions of silkworm larvae in cocoons used to create Silk. 
 
Each of the amazing natural fabrics in the White Stole Collection, irrespective of their distinct production and processing methods, nevertheless take them worlds-away from the man-made, artificially-created synthetic fibers which are chemically and structurally altered to the extent that they are toxic to both the person wearing them as well as to the planet.
 
For instance, despite the fact that all Cotton has a large carbon footprint for its cultivation and highly chemically treated production, Organic Cotton is considered a more sustainable choice for fabric because it is completely free of destructive toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers.  And while many designers have begun experimenting with Bamboo fiber which absorbs greenhouse gases during its life cycle and grows quickly and plentifully without pesticides, Bamboo fabric can cause environmental harm in production due to the chemicals used to create a soft viscose from hard bamboo.  Some believe Hemp is one of the best choices for eco fabrics due to its ease of growth, though it remains illegal to grow in some countries.  
 
Most relevant and adored in the eyes of followers of White Stole, Silk, the “Queen of Fiber” and cherished by couture lovers the planet over, is the fact that there are multiple ways to grow and harvest secretions from the natural larvae – from wild to ancient methods that date back to the Ancient Chinese and the Roman Empire to more eco-friendly methods today. 

Whether choosing one continuous silk thread that has been dried, brushed and reeled around a spool to form one silk “raw” thread with its exceptional ability to absorb dye  - or silk salvaged and harvested from a cocoon in smaller strands then spun or woven in ways similar to cotton or hemp to allow more silkworms to survive - real Silk holds the remarkably different feel and visible glossy luster, natural amber glow, texture, durability, natural stain-resistance, and high-quality look to the knowing designer and consumer of fine fabric. 

As with all natural fibers, Silk fashion is a blending of compromises.  Whether the silk is hand-loomed in rural India by ancient artisan weavers or pure-dyed with mild-acid, environmentally low-impact fiber reactive dyes in a modern Italian cottage-industry factory using an age-old creation process as in the goods presented in the White Stole Collection, the raising of silkworms is, by its very nature, sustainable.   And silk is biodegradable! 

Silk fabric when produced by weavers on handlooms has a near zero energy footprint, while silk produced by powerloomed textile factories are evaluated on a company-basis to determine sustainability.  The environmentally- focused createurs are the suppliers White Stole has built their business upon.

White Stole exists to offer Luxury Couture created with the highest-quality and integrity, as well as sustainable and ethical standards in the handmade tradition that has built the reputation of respect and admiration the Italian Silk Industry holds to this day.  

In essence, it’s a double bottom line — buying from White Stole you are doing your small part to create a cleaner environment by choosing “Pure” Silk fabric that is already produced, dyed and finished in an organic, low-impact environment while being the chicest of Planet-Lovers!

Join White Stole in making great strides toward a more sustainable fashion industry with “Pure” Silk and Vintage Wraps!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Shawls, Foulard Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Cape Boleros for purchase, or rental, on our website.


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SHAWLS &  STOLES in Indigo Infused Sacred Significance to 1900s Weddings 

10/16/2016

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"Spring Ribbons ~ Sky Blue" Couture Silk Satin Chiffon Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory by Valentino
Over the 100,000 years that humankind has been making clothes, a special reverence for cloth shaped in the form of a Stole, Shawl, or Cape has prevailed in many cultures, resulting in a rectangular garment that relies on a depth of meaning and strong belief.  Once worn in transformational situations, these shoulder coverings were not to be taken lightly.  None originated from a view of clothes as utilitarian. A Shawl has been considered to be a garment that carries a special blessing as early as the 1800s.

In the long parade that fashion is, Indigo has played an equally important role for centuries.  Indigo can be a color of leadership, of sacred significance, or of “blue collar” status, but it’s resilience has led to its use by farmers, fishermen and workers from France to Japan, from China to America throughout the ages. 

Once artists discovered Indigo-bearing plants containing the gift of blue, an infatuation with indigo and a huge impact on our visual world began.  Nothing compares with this dye’s ability to capture the blues of nature – a midnight sky, early dawn or an impression of the sea.  It can also define a mood – of joy and vitality in the lighter variations, or of melancholy and mystery in the dark hues. 

However, Indigo is a dye that demands discipline to use.  Because of that, artists who make textiles that incorporate the color can be considered feats of dedication to create.  Some creations posted here took thousands of hours to produce – requiring prolonged concentration akin to a meditative state.  Others were made swiftly but with highly specialized skill and have a different kind of appeal. 

In this blogpost, White Stole showcases the diversity of what the Shawl, Stole and Sarong have signified in cultures from the late 1800’s onwards – from the Ceremonial to the Sacred Wedding - with 6 historical photos from around the world.  Enjoy!
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CEREMONIAL SHAWL (Pa Biang), ca. 1900 made of cotton, Indigo-dyed, with silk supplementary weft weave, metal toggles from Laos, Northern Tai Nuea people
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CEREMONIAL SHAWL (Pa Biang), ca. 1900 made of cotton, Indigo-dyed, with silk supplementary weft weave, metal toggles from Laos, Northern Tai Nuea people
Photo 1 is a CEREMONIAL SHAWL (Pa Biang), ca. 1900  from Laos, Northern Tai Nuea people
Long-nosed lions, serpent-headed birds are just two of the signs of a mythic imagination that inspired the creatures on this shawl.  It implies a belief in the transformative vision of complex designs.  Weavers have loaded the indigo background with an intricate diagram of ancient forms of hooks, spirals and stylized birds, serpents, and occasional people.  Such a Shawl could serve as a facilitator of meditation, detachment and spiritual discipline.
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CEREMONIAL SHAWL (Pa Biang), ca 1900 made of cotton, Indigo-dyed, with silk supplementary weft weave, metal toggles from Laos, Northern Tai Nuea people
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CEREMONIAL SHAWL (Pa Biang), ca 1900 made of cotton, Indigo-dyed, with silk supplementary weft weave, metal toggles from Laos, Northern Tai Nuea people
Photo 2 is a CEREMONIAL SHAWL (Pa Biang), ca 1900  from Laos, Northern Tai Nuea people
Intensely symbolic Shawls are covered with signs of a dense imaginary world.  Embedded in the maze in this piece are diamond shapes derived from Buddhism to suggest a star, or third eye.  Looking closely you may also spot a river dragon, or naga, who is guardian of the underworld. Notice how the maze is not asymmetrical.  The weaver’s goal was “to help the onlooker discard all preconceptions of balance and, in meditation, to question the very order of life itself.”  Explains Patricia Cheesman, author of Lao Textiles: Ancient Symbols- Living Art (1988).
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SACRED SHAWL (Ulos Ragidup), ca. 1900 made of cotton; warp resist (ikat); supplementary weft; natural dyes including indigo from Indonesian, Sumatra, Batak culture
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SACRED SHAWL (Ulos Ragidup), ca. 1900 made of cotton; warp resist (ikat); supplementary weft; natural dyes including indigo from Indonesian, Sumatra, Batak culture
Photo 3 is a SACRED SHAWL (Ulos Ragidup), ca. 1900 from Indonesian, Sumatra, Batak culture
Sacred honor is bestowed whenever this type of shawl appears in Batak communities.  It is a technically remarkable cloth with complex iconography that carries great significance.  Wrapped around the shoulders of a person in transition at weddings, for pregnancy, and other life changes, it invokes speeches by chosen people whose great knowledge enables them to carefully observe the cloth and divine a way to enhance the wearer’s future.
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SARONG (kain kapala), 19th century made of cotton, factory plain weave; wax resist (batik)process; natural / synthetic indigo dye from Indonesian, Central Java
Photo 4 is a SARONG (kain kapala), 19th century from Indonesian, Central Java
Step into a Sarong and you enter via a network of symbols that support your place in a cosmic sacred landscape.  On this sarong, a dark Indigo night is set off against a breathtaking day, both nurtured with a constant drizzle of growth and fertility – visually, plants are thriving as they drift across petals, floating coconut fronds and entwined tendrils.  Fireflies flicker in the night while phoenixes and butterflies fly through the air during the day.  A sense of vitality is bursting off the cloth, ready to accompany the wearer when they are participating in ceremonies wherever they may go. 
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KASHMIRI SHAWL with RUMAL design ca. 1870 made of wool, interlocked twill tapestry weave with embroidery in chain stitch; pieced; natural dyes including indigo from the Indian, Kashmir area (for export to Europe), Dogra Dynasty (1846 – 1949)
Photo 5 is a KASHMIRI SHAWL with RUMAL design ca. 1870  from the Indian, Kashmir area (for export to Europe), Dogra Dynasty (1846 – 1949)
Kashmiri Shawls once ignited a covetous desire throughout Europe.  They were made of a lovely soft goat hair and evoked the aura of a royal Mughal personage.  French King Napoleon Bonaparte saw soldiers bring them back from India around 1800 and his wife Josephine soon had acquired hundreds.  Given this overwhelming demand, Indian producers began assembling shawls like this one, which is a mosaic of small woven segments locked together with embroidery.  Meanwhile, weavers in Paris and Paisley, Scotland wove silk imitations that have endured in waves of revival unto today.
 “Once upon a time, or actually several times upon a time, Indigo was the most important dye in the world.  At one point it helped prop up an empire, and then later it helped destabilize it.  Ancient Egyptians used Indigo-dyed clothes to wrap their mummies, in Central Asia it was one of the main colors for carpets, and for more than three centuries in Europe and America it was one of the more controversial dye-stuffs, and it would have been familiar to people of many nationalities.”  Victoria Finlay, Color: A Natural History of the Palette, 2002  
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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White Stole shows you how to “GIFT” your Bride on her Wedding…for LIFE!

9/2/2016

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When it comes to Wedding Gift Protocol, White Stole is a big fan of Bridal Registries for how they simplify gift-hunting for family members of the bridal party, often eliminating duplicate gifts, but also serving as an easy way to direct Wedding Guests to their end-goal of the perfect Wedding Gift. 

However, we have definitely entered a New Era of Weddings!  Now, in our most modern and free Wedding Culture, you have permission to choose your own gift.  Yes, you do!  And often the most memorable gifts are those that guests select themselves.

The truth is, choosing gifts from the registry isn’t good enough for many people these days - especially for those people closest to the Bride who want to get her something extra special and personal.  Close friends want to signal that they know something about, or have a special relationship with their Bride, and thus want to choose something more special than those who buy from the Registry.  Close girlfriends are less likely to buy things her Bride needs from the Registry, and instead opt for presenting her with something she may secretly desire.

Consequently, with utter enthusiasm, White Stole is here to help you bring something inspiring to the Bride and her Wedding Party!   And to boost your gift-giving motivation, take a sneak peak at a recent photoshoot of White Stole’s Curator and Stylist sporting a dazzling Silk Stole from the White Stole Gift Collection!

We recommend that you go with the style you know your Bride to have, complementing her style, OR, for max fun splurging on a Luxe, Couture and FABULOUS Silk Stole Wrap in an unexpected color or design,  Your personal “Wedding Wishlist-for-your-Best-Girlfriend” is what she will adore!

And YES!….you do need to send a gift to a wedding you can’t attend.  And if your Bride is a close friend of family member, yes!, it is good etiquette to give her a Wedding Gift for her second wedding.  Ideally you should send it to your Bride ahead of time in the event she wants to incorporate it into her Photoshoot, Honeymoon, or Wedding Day plans. 

And YES!...it is really tacky to just give cash even if many couples wouldn’t be offended.   So go ahead, take a risk and give the kind of luxury that will warm her heart…and shoulders!

At White Stole’s pricing you needn’t feel “too generous” because our Direct-to-You pricing brings Couture to you at its most affordable - but we do encourage you to splurge on your special lady!

White Stole’s influential Italian Luxury Couture Silk Wrap design and production of printed, solid and yarn-dyed luxury Women's Wraps in silk or cashmere use the traditional, heritage-based hand-dyed and silk-screened custom-manufacturing process that has long been used by our manufacturing companies in Como, Italy since 1945. The meticulous workmanship of our Silk Stoles are guaranteed to last a lifetime with proper care. 


Whether you are having or attending a Country, Garden, City Chapel, Island Resort, Beach Wedding, or Gala Event,  if you are in need of a Luxe Bauble  for yourself, or that will serve as a ‘Thank You’ or ‘Adore You’ Gift for your Bride or Bridesmaids, look no further than the luxury-approved curation White Stole has spent hours putting together.    

The unexpected sets of Italian hand silk-screened, inspired colors and designs in White Stole's Silk "Gift" Stole and Shawl Wrap Accessories Collection  will rock any bride and her guests past the ceremony and on into her lifetime.  We have picked the perfect designs that will be cherished - and used -forever!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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ABOVE AND BEYOND!  Your LUCKY WEDDING DAY comes wrapped in SILK!

8/6/2016

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Picture"Sophisticated Evening Lace" Couture Embroidered Silk Satin Chiffon Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory in pink
Much as been written about “How to have Good Karma on your Wedding Day.”  In that line of thinking, the stylists at White Stole unanimously agree that the vision of “four bridesmaids all more beautiful than the other” wearing flowing Couture Silk Satin Stole Wraps is superior to all the other Wedding Accessories available to you….and capable of channeling absolutely, positively, irresistibly GOOD LUCK! 
 
Without question, if you are planning an “Urban or Country Vintage Wedding in Spring or Summer” anywhere, White Stole’s Stylists suggest you not try to “blend-in” to your scene carrying a tiny bouquet that you toss at the end of the day.
 
Rather, we’d wish upon your silhouette that it be wrapped in a beautiful, artully-designed Couture Silk Stole that will emblazon, delight and carry the rapture of your Wedding Theme into your day’s festivities….and beyond into your life ahead!
 
Whether you prefer your Valentino Embroidered Silk Stole in shades of pink, navy, beige or gray-black, White Stole has the Bridal Stole Wrap with hues that can be used to create the perfect “arm, elbow, wrist or neck accessory” and serve as the color palate for your entire Wedding Ceremony and Reception. 
 
This summer, walk your city’s streets to an outdoor Veranda Party in Wedding Style wrapped in the romance of a Silk Stole Wrap…and feel your Life Force!
 
Shop the full Valentino Wedding Stole and Wrap lineup now and keep your eyes peeled for more wedding coverage from us throughout Summer Wedding Season.
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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"Sophisticated Evening Lace" Couture Embroidered Silk Satin Chiffon Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory in gray-black
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"Sophisticated Evening Lace" Couture Embroidered Silk Satin Chiffon Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory in beige
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THE SUMMER WEDDING RULE THAT  INNATELY STYLISH WOMEN KNOW

7/9/2016

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All of us at White Stole join you in constantly being on the look-out for the “Signature Code” to Impeccable Summer Veranda or Theme Wedding Style. We are always looking to our personal Divas and favorite fashion-forward women – both whom we know personally as well as those we see in the digital realm – in an effort to decode who naturally has the Je Ne Se Quoi we want for ourselves….especially on our Wedding Day!

And we collectively conclude, without a shadow of a doubt or a moment’s waiver, that the KEY to great style is a fabulously crafted, timeless Accessory that will elevate all-else we wear in one fluttering beat of our hearts!  The only question is “how” to reach this nirvana? 

In an effort to decode impeccable style, White Stole humbly suggests you invest in “High-Impact” “High-Quality” “Handmade” “Couture” “Timelessly Classic” pieces that will work the magic you want on your stylish-self’s life-to come!

To honor the idea of "Bold Luxury," White Stole's "Spring Ribbons ~ Pink" Couture Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory in pure Silk Satin Chiffon from the Signature Valentino Collection becomes any Summer Theme Wedding's next-big-thing with its flowing ribbon design in shades of pastel pink, rose and ruby on white that wraps sweeping highlights around shoulders, arms or neck.
 
Make your Summer, Bridal or Gala, Garden Veranda, Valentine's Day or 4th of July Theme Wedding Party something to dream about!  Mix the traditional saying of “Tieing The Wedding Knot” with head-turning effect that will highlight and preserve your magnetic memories.   The Sky’s The Limit!   
 
Simply choose this or another of the Couture designs from our favorite Valentino Silk Satin Shawl or Stole Wrap Collections. This iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery and color blocking to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly cool Modern Wedding flare!
 
White Stole was born to help you feel like the exquisite creature you are with Couture Luxury Accessories that will last a lifetime…. at affordable, Direct-to-You prices....specially priced now under $300.00 per piece!  
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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IN FULL BLOOM!   FLORAL-PRINTS are the Garden Wedding Classic!

6/11/2016

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​It’s true that Floral-Printed anything is as ubiquitous to the season as the blooming buds, and rank high among the other motif you could be wearing during the warm-weather months ahead. As June marks the start of Summer Wedding Season, we honor the sunny days ahead with fun, patterned pieces sure to inject a bit of brightly hued cheer into your Wedding Wear wardrobe!
 
Chances are your calendar is already full of wedding dates as we wrap our way into summer, and you are looking forward to a wide variety of ceremonies from vineyard to yacht to ranch, but by-far, one of the most romantic and memorable wedding backdrops is the age-old idea of a Spring Garden or Summer Veranda Wedding. 
 
And to toast to this occasion, White Stole humbly suggests a POP of pink and persimmon floral to a Bridal Wedding Party set to the scent of anything from the Queen’s Rose Garden to Grandma’s gladiolas and peony patch!
 
Bring a “cultivated” look and a treasure trove of floral to your Garden Wedding in White Stole's  "Fabiola" Couture Bridal Stole Wrap  Accessory in pure Silk Satin Chiffon from the Signature Leonard Paris Collection. You will treasure this divine pure silk Momento of your wedding day forever.
 
“Fabiola” is in full bloom putting pretty glamour into any summer wedding with its luxurious pastel floral iconic "Orchid" design in lush shades of rose pink, purple, pale gray and persimmon on blushed white that will wrap sweeping highlights around shoulders, arms or neck of your Garden Veranda Wedding Party! 
 
Shop the full Wedding Stole and Wrap lineup now and keep your eyes peeled for more wedding coverage from us throughout Summer Wedding Season.
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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GO GRAPHIC with your Yacht, Country Club, Classic City Summer Wedding!

5/7/2016

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As Wedding Season is upon us, chances are you are invited to a Spring or Summer Wedding with a glamorous reception being held in a Classic City, Yacht or Country Club setting that is perfect for channeling spring's graphic trend.

To help you focus on celebrating the clear skies in your future, White Stole suggests your inspiration begin with a sky blue and white palette that keeps the pattern focused to one piece - in this case the statement Silk Stole worn by you and your Bridesmaids. 

It is true that at most high-end shops, evening wear and luxury couture come with rather hefty price tags.  Nevertheless, though the entire ensemble may be outside of your budget, Accessory Pieces are typically inside that arch.  To the Style-Conscious, the best Accessories have somewhat of a primordial quality – lending a sense that you have captured a bit of the life you have secretly desired from the beginning of your time.  With just a wisp or sheerest layer of silk or fur, you can convey the sense of delicacy or power you feel. 
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White Stole was born to help our Bride feels like the exquisite creature she is with Couture Luxury Accessories that will last a lifetime…. at affordable, Direct-to-You prices!  

White Stole's "Spring Ribbons ~ Sky Blue" Couture Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory in pure Silk Satin Chiffon from the Signature Valentino Collection wraps the heritage of Old with the New to cherish tomorrow with flowing shades of luminous pastel, sky and azure blue ribbon on white that mixes the traditional Wedding Theme sayings of “Something Blue” and “Tieing The Wedding Knot” with head-turning effect.  Highlight and preserve your magnetic memories….the Sky’s The Limit!

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r Yacht, Country Club, Veranda or City Wedding Gala will feel all tied up in Love with this flowing ribbon design that wraps brilliantly-colored, sweeping highlights around shoulders, arms or neck...taking simple blue and white into technicolor.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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Take toughness out of your world with Silk Floral Wraps for Garden Wedding

4/24/2016

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‘To express oneself and how one wishes to be to the world isn’t much different than how an artist views a figure or landscape’ a biographer of Helena Rubinstein once said.

White Stole is a big supporter of the view that how a woman chooses to craft her look and construct her identity is chiefly accomplished with the fashion and accessories she adopts. 

And more importantly, that on the most important day of her life, challenging some norms – such as those surrounding weddings – simply are in order!  Our Brides know that her own beauty is in her eyes as she beholds herself at it’s deepest essence.  And expressing that self means not stepping into someone else’s fairybook Princess Wedding Story….but into her own! 

May we humbly suggest that one of the most perfect ways to cultivate your inner feminine-self is with the soft, flowing look of pure Silk Chiffon in Couture Silk Floral Stole Wraps!

White Stole’s "Charming Rose" Bridal Wrap in Pink or Lilac from the Signature Valentino Collection offers you a sheer cascading rose design that not only wraps your future in a floral embrace, but gives a perfectly flowing Heirloom Gift for the Bride and Bridesmaids who know how to put the fun into elegance for a lifetime in any season  from Spring to Summer!
 
Delicately highlight your bridal party's silhouette with a rainbow of pastel shades from lavender and lilac, or pale pink to coral in any Spring or Summer, Garden Wedding setting or season while giving yourself a pure Silk Momento of your Wedding Day that you will cherish forever.

The women White Stole loves to love have a deep desire to have, hold and “wear her accessories for life"….then see them end-up in the hands of her daughter, her favorite nieces or cousins, or even a fashionable second-hand store where Style-Savvy young girls or Budget-Minded women will discover them 20 years later.  

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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RESORT WEDDING:  White Stole brings you “The Island Edition”

1/30/2016

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Leonard Paris Floral Shawl Stole
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Leonard Paris Floral Shawl Stole
We might all agree that everyone wants, at minimum, a graceful wedding – no matter how informal or unorthodox the elegance is portrayed.  Yet, when it comes right down to the planning stage, a secret wish in-your-deepest-heart-of-hearts to fly-off and bring your dream of a Beach or Island Wedding true makes you shiver with fear! 
 
The very thought of what flight, resort and menu rates might cost, who would want to travel to the big day, not to mention the challenge of how to pack for such a major life event that would mix formality with pure vacation bliss might cause you to toss it off for good….until you pour yourself a cool drink and envision it to be a Pina Colada on Turks and Caicos!  Clearly, it’s time to get to work weighing it all out….with the help of White Stole!
 
Let’s consider that by now you’ve gotten your grip, called around and found a Wedding Planner you bond with, and have gotten several destinations and their related costs all lined-up to compare.  What remains is the Prime Question:     
 

“What wardrobe to pack for a smart, stylish, wedding-appropriate Island Resort Wedding that will fit into one piece of luggage and one carry-on bag!?
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White Stole humbly suggests first, that you consider a sheer, flowing Maxi Dress in silk – preferably in the weaves of chiffon, satin, organza or charmeuse - to defray the cost of a traditional Wedding Gown.  This silk canvas will lay the perfect foundation for your key Accessory staple:  A Bright Floral or Graphic Silk Chiffon or Silk Satin Stole Wrap that can double as a cover-up if the sun gets too hot, or the ocean breezes too cool….either at the ocean side ceremony, or under the shade of the reception canopy.  White Stole is quick to point out that our largest “Shawl” size offers the most voluminous touch of silk.  Mix-in a perfectly flat, crystal-encrusted sandal along with drop earrings….and you’ve got Ocean Wedding ecstasy!
 
The inherent nature of a gorgeous Silk Stole  for your Beach, Resort, or Island Wedding is that a cover-up Shawl or Stole Wrap is the perfect Beach Accessory, acting as a Sarong, Pareo or Bandeau cover-up over a bikini, as a breeze-chaser at Brunch or as an extra layer in the evening the next day, and can double-up as a cozy Scarf on the plane ride home. 
 
That’s 5 great reasons to purchase a Silk Shawl or Stole Wrap for your Island Wedding…and we’re just getting started!
 
Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentino or Leonard, Paris Silk Satin Shawl or Stole Wrap Collection, or our Vintage Rental Stole Collections. These iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery and color blocking to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly cool Modern Wedding flare!
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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WHITE STOLE marries at the LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL....on time!

1/9/2016

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It was a White Stole Las Vegas ceremony!  And she brought several Silk Satin Shawl Wedding Stoles to celebrate the Glitterati Wedding history of many of our favorite Divas from Old Hollywood to New.  Famous and fabulous women from Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Joan Collins and Patty Duck as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Mia Farrow and Demi Moore have been swept into the starlight under the influence of getting to this iconic little white chapel setting in Las Vegas "on time."  And so did White Stole….on their big Wedding Photoshoot day! 
 
Whether you choose to marry and hold your Wedding Photoshoot at a star-studded space like The Little White Chapel, a Historic City Center, a Family Vineyard, an English Manor’s gardens, an Island Beach Resort or Urban Ballroom, we are sure you will want your Wedding Album filled with photos taken at an idyllic setting, complete with memorable attire and decorations to match your theme, and warm your nostalgic heart in the years ahead.   
 
There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White Stole Collection offers those devoted to handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to Wedding Guests alike can find the perfect luxe Stole to get excited about.
 
We’ve got you all wrapped-up in Love with colors as white as your purity, ruby-red as your heart, or brilliantly-pasteled in floral, graphic, ethereal, or silky-cool gold and diamond embroidered Stole and Wrap pieces.  And for Vintage-Inspiration, our natural toned Fur Stoles will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!
 
Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentino or Leonard, Paris Silk Satin Shawl or Stole Wrap Collection, or our Vintage Rental Stole Collections. These iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery and color blocking to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly cool Modern Wedding flare!
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Planning a GLAM holiday season Wedding Day?  No need to hop a flight!  

11/26/2015

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​If you want a dose of big city styling for an upcoming Holiday Season Wedding, do what Janine and Mark did….and let White Stole help you avoid the cost of a plane ticket!  
 
It may have been one of the rainiest days of the year, but those drops only highlighted Janine and Mark’s dream of a “Northwest Glam” Thanksgiving Day Wedding featured in Seattle MetBride and Groom Magazine.  

And White Stole was there to "Wrap-Up" their love for a lifetime!  The Edgewater Hotel was a perfect Puget Sound backdrop to the bride’s gown and cascading bouquet...topped, of course, by the elegance of the "Lucille" Ultra-Luxe Vintage Bridal Stole from White Stole!   We simply fall in love with her style!
 
There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White Stole Collection offers those devoted to handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to wedding guests looking for a Luxe Accessory can find something to get excited about.
 
We’ve got you all wrapped-up in Love with Vintage-Inspiration from our natural toned Stoles that will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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White Stole’s Guide To Vintage 90’S Fast, Chic Fabulous Wraps and CoverUps 

11/7/2015

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 White Stole has become the go-to for Indie Brides looking for One-of-a-Kind Vintage, Silk Satin, Lace or Tulle Wraps and Cover-Ups.  Especially now, as the look of the moment is short and glammy with a certain Alt-Rock sensibility inspired by the 90’s! 
 
In perfect Riot Girls style, the 90’s casual air of slouchy jeans and sneakers has pervaded Evening Wear and taken the look up 10 notches with Slip Dresses layered over clingy knits and over-the-knee stockings worn with anything from ankle boots to platform sandals… and, of course, layers of minimalist jewelry and VINTAGE FUR.  This is not your Old-90’s Rock cocktail look, ladies!  Look forward!
 
To address their discriminating Brides’ tastes, White Stole has curated an Across-the-Era Collection of Vintage and Couture Wraps, Stoles and Cover-Ups to satisfy the predilection of women who crave Haute Couture fashion at an affordable price. 
 
At White Stole, the Bride-To-Be can indulge in everything from her love of a Modern-Day Brigitte Bardo BOHO, or Uptown East Village Hippie Chic to her Downtown LUXE Urban Chic sensibility….all at a price-point for herself and her entourage that will allow them all to have a treasured day, and a perfect Momento in the years ahead.
 
Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentino or Leonard, Paris Silk Satin Stole Wrap Collection, or our Vintage Rental Stole Collection. These iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery,  color blocking and design to add superb styling to timeless, hand-crafted quality essentials…all with a decidedly cool Modern Wedding flare.
 
Whether buying for yourself or for someone in your wedding party, wrap-up these Luxe Classics for a very stylish Wedding Day!
 
View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Top Vintage Bridal Wear Stole Wraps as seen on WHITE STOLE PINTEREST!

9/19/2015

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Any glamorous Retro Wedding Theme wouldn’t be remarkable without a quintessential Bridal Wrap that makes your look stunningly complete.  So, White Stole thought it only appropriate to thank all of their adoring Pinterest fans who have so carefully chosen and rated these curated ICONIC couture looks as their FAVE PINS from White Stole's Pinterest Page over the years by posting them altogether here, in one spot, for your viewing pleasure!

It is said that Beauty is Self-Preserving because what we fall in love with, we protect.  We all want to be on the journey to inspiration.  And every fashion-minded, Chic woman knows that taking the best looks from the past and bringing them forward not only protects, but projects the best sides of our fashionable selves....yesterday and today!

Take a peek and take-charge of your own Couture Chic by using these gorgeous 40's, 50's and 60's Vintage Photos to bring excitement for more posts to come from White Stole…and inspiration for how you can synthesize, rev-up and create your own Wedding or Evening Wear look wearing a Stole – whether Couture or Vintage – from the White Stole Collection.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.
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Jackie Kennedy wearing Oleg Cassini Gown with Silk Stole
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Jackie Kennedy wearing Oleg Cassini Gown with Silk Stole
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Evelyn, Sunny and Dovima in White Mink Stoles over Evening Wedding Gowns
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Sketch by Rene Gruau in Red Stole and matching Gown
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WEDDING WARDROBE:  Summer “City Wedding” NIGHTLOOKS after dark

8/8/2015

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Warmer days bring strapless Bridal Gown Styling…and a perfect opportunity for you to think about flirty, around-the-shoulder silhouettes and Statement Accessories for instant Chic at an Evening Wedding in the City.  Style “topped” with…. an Evening Wrap!

Our Seattle Bride infuses her signature Je Ne Sais Quoi style into her glamorous look with a simple-but-chic, lightweight Silk Stole cover-up as sunset winds down into moonlight. A long Stole - many inches longer and wider than a typical scarf - is the workhorse of the accessories world.  Use it to shield your décolletage from the sun during the day, to bring your most seductive mood into your photoshoot, and as that extra layer when the sun fades into evening moonlight.

If you're attending a City Wedding this summer or just planning on taking an urban Night-Out-On-The-Town, a Silk Stole from White Stole is the key piece you need to look stylish and be prepared for the temperature all weekend long - without over-packing.  And, Have-And-Hold as a Momento forever-after!

Whether traveling to a Destination Wedding across town, across state or across-country, heavy luggage really isn’t necessary.  Packing a few versatile pieces you can wear multiple times is the difference between going In Style…and going without!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.


Photos courtesy of Melissa Miksch Photography 


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White Stole's "Sophisticated Evening Lace ~ Mixed Colors" Couture Bridal Wrap in gray/black
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White Stole's "Sophisticated Evening Lace ~ Mixed Colors" Couture Bridal Wrap in gray/black
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1950’s FASHION'S GREATEST HIT – The Stole Wrap is back in Wedding Wear!

7/11/2015

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A 1940’s depression-era Bride may have worn her Sunday best suit with a military air to be married at the Courthouse, or perhaps made herself a simple off-white, ivory or beige dress she designed from furnishing fabrics with Gibson or mutton sleeves that billowed at the top and tapered to fit below the elbow.  She may have made her Veil, too, from lace curtains worn on top of swept-up hair, and carried a flower bouquet made from paper due to war-time rationing.  
A wealthier '40’s Bride may have danced the Jitterbug at her wedding to the sounds of a Big Band in a borrowed  Wedding Gown that featured netting or the hint of the first “sweetheart” shaped neckline and corseted waist made of rayon, or sometimes silk.  But as the era turned the corner to the 1950’s, the influence of Christian Dior’s “New Look” hour-glass dress with it’s flowing skirts made of yards of cloth set the stage for Bridal Wear. 

The '50’s Brides are seen encircled in lace or cutwork, overskirts and puffed sleeves, and yards of transparent gauze or satin inspired by the billowing, luxe skirt, tight-waist and barely visible “sweetheart neckline” of the gown that Grace Kelly wore in 1956 to wed Prince Rainier of Monaco, or by Elizabeth Taylor’s hour-glass Wedding Gown. 

The lifting of rationing on fabric allowed women to celebrate their figures with hoop skirts, crinolines and other full-skirt techniques to emphasize the waist and “pointed bosom” bodice.  French lace was the rage as post-war lace began to be manufactured again, bringing back tiers of Chantilly Lace and flouncy frills to the skirts of Wedding Gowns.

Audrey Hepburn equally influenced Bridal Wear in 1954 with her “Modern Princess” look in a ballerina Tea-Length Lace Wedding Dress with sleeves and few embellishments.  Gloves became the standard fashion of the '50s, with fingerless bridal gloves made of tulle, lace, or satin.  Shorter, flutter hemlines led to shorter veils and many gowns were designed with layered materials, three-quarter or long sleeves, upstanding gothic style collars, or to be worn as strapless evening gowns after the wedding. 

Coordinating flowing or opaque Stoles or Lace Boleros worn on top of a strapless dress for coverage at the wedding became popular at the end of the decade as dress lengths moved from floor-length to ankle-length, and dropped hemlines and scooped necklines appeared. 

The 1950's was a decade defined by decorum, elegance, and etiquette. Traditional, classic wedding receptions featured Wedgewood china, white roses, cut glass, and silver on damask cloths.  Wedding cakes, often displayed under a floral arch, were styled with popular motifs from the era, like poodles. 

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Audrey Hepburn, 1954, in Tea-Length Wedding Dress
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1940's Bride in Bridal Hat and draped sleeve Wedding Dress
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Love is in the HAIR ~The Bridal Veil Hat offers finishing touch to a classic look

5/9/2015

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HAIL THE VEIL!  Always fans of “Haute Headwear,” White Stole is especially fond of the feminine feathers, lace and silk on the Italian “Cappello” Hair Accessories in their Veiled Bridal Couture Collection.

If a Spring or Summer, Black-Tie, Classic City, Urban, Garden, Vintage or Romantic Theme Wedding is in the works in your foreseeable future, White Stole has reached across the Atlantic to locate and secure these expertly handcrafted Italian Veiled Hats for their collection because of your supreme passion for Heritage-Based, Luxury Goods “Made by Hand”….just the way they have always been.

The Veiled Couture’s native origins, along with the range of color-hue options that keep these pieces from looking overtly bridal, makes our divine accessory the absolute MUST-HAVE for the upcoming Bridal Season!

Untethered by the wedding industry status quo, White Stole is able to bring you the elegant design, craft and individuality of Handmade Luxury Couture that, as always, exceeds our high standards…. at a price that allows you to don these Veils not just on the Big Day….but any day you feel so inspired!

Being that White Stole has no physical stores, no middle-layer of sales people or unnecessary costs, we are able to bring these Couture Creations, tooled by master craftsmen and women who put their love and attention into each design, “Direct To You” at our cost – all for under $300.00!

And the best part of the story is that each piece that passes from their hands to yours gives you the perfect Heirloom to pass along to those you love.

In an era when the bridal marketplace is fueled by emerging mega, online, vanilla-looking shopping, White Stole’s Chic Bridal Shoppers roll with an exclusive entourage of Couture Salons and Online Vendors who, like White Stole, help them alter convention to bring fresh, new images and memories from all styles and traditions to their Wedding Day’s photo album. 

This Wedding Season start a NEW TREND with White Stole’s Veiled Cappello Hairpiece that brings a classic touch with feminine extreme to your Wedding Day to remember forever!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Couture Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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