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Corazon

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orazon by Sigmund Designs specializes in elegant simplicity using intricate beadwork to create wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and the ultimate eveningwear. The winner of the Battle of the Runway showcases the fabulous designs that soared above the rest.

Sigmund C. Parel the genius and award winning designer behind the fabulous label, Corazon by Sigmund Designs, is a graduate of Fashion Design at Cora Delarosa Career Center in Manila Philippines. Continuing his education, he also attended the prestigious Fashion Forecast by Rene Salud, a famous top designer in the Philippines. He received his first award as Best Designer for a Miss Abra Pageant evening dress that he designed over ten years ago. From that moment, he became the official designer for the yearly Miss Bangued Beauty Pageant, a local hometown event. Parel had briefly worked as a designer for the Retazzo store between 1998-1999 and then again in 2002-2003. While working part-time as a designer, he was inspired to open up his own little boutique. Sigmund now manages his own boutiques which include a new store in Baguio City, Philippines, where he joined up with new partner, Joyce T. Acosta.

Corazon by Sigmund Designs is a new business venture in the Pacific Northwest specializing in Bridal couture and eveningwear. The name has a significant meaning for it is named after its co-owner's late mother, who sadly lost her battle with cancer. The business is a range of credible services from concepts to creation in order to satisfy 'fashion lifestyles' with elegance. This brand recognizes that each individual has a unique and personal sense of style in wedding, bridesmaid and special evening dresses. The designs reflect simplicity and elegance using intricate bead work and the finest choice of fabrics and superior construction.

Closet Chatter

I have to agree with the others Homeschoolmama. Go with the company you trust and know that you're going to get a quality dress. And if it's beautiful the color doesn't matter as long as you like it.

HSM- I was not able to see the dress using the link you provided but I agree with Daphne. You should not risk purchasing from a company that you are unsure of for such an important event.

Homeschoolmama I would go with a company I trust. You wouldn't want to risk having something go terribly wrong, especially if the quality is in question.

Can I ask you all a question?

I'm less than a year from our 20th anniversary, and we'll be renewing our vows. I thought I'd order a pretty gown in chocolate brown. But I've been hearing stories about the company & their inability to get a dress shipped in a timely manner, as well as some nightmares about quality that have made me second-guess ordering through them.

Then this morning, I found this dress. (http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/romantic-storyline-dress)

I LOVE the lace & chiffon, LOVE the modest neckline, and LOVE the defined-but-not-cinched waistline. I love that it would "go" with absolutely everything else I have planned, and the shape would look great on me. I even love that it's through Modcloth since I know & love their clothing already, AND it's $40 cheaper than the brown dress.

BUT... it's ivory. And I wasn't gonna "go there" with ivory because I DON'T want it to look like a bridal gown! So my question is... if it were you, would you wear an ivory dress, or keep shopping for a brown dress through a company you could trust?!?