Toujours by Cathleen Jia

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the relaunch of Cathleen Jia, including a special preview of her new bridal collection, Toujours. It was held at Angelique, situated right in the heart of Armadale's bridal precinct.

This wasn't just any runway event though. The theme was Masquerade. Models, adorned with masquerade masks, wore Ready-to-Wear Cathleen Jia cocktail dresses, offered scrumptious taste experience of canapes, champagne and refreshing sparkling water, served in quaint crystal glasses, adorned with sweet black satin bows.

In the lead-up to showcasing the collection, guests were treated with a preview of a debut fashion film, which encapsulated the very essence of the Toujours collection; a romantic diffusion of vintage and contemporary styling.

Congratulations Cathleen!

With the stunning designer herself, Cathleen Tan, wearing Cathleen Jia

With effervescent designer Adam Tsen, from his eponymous label TSEN

With lovely Lisa from Couturing.com

With Farida. So lovely meeting you. x

With the gorgeous Cathleen Jia models

Toujours presents an exquisite assortment of made-to-measure luxury, bridal gowns, made of silk, satin and lace, detailed with the most intricate of beading. Handcrafted headpieces compliment each gown perfectly. The collection is truly amazing and is a must for any woman wishing to own a special gown to treasure for eternity.

I hope you've been having a wonderful week! Thank God it's Friday tomorrow. I'm off to Coal Creek, Korrumburra, for a school excursion. Then I'm looking forward to a well-earned break on the weekend.

Please leave a comment below. I'd love to keep in touch with you!

Yours in style,
Suzi x

Toujours by Cathleen Jia is available by appointment only from the studio at
Level 1 626 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn Vic 3122

New season Ready-to-Wear collection available for purchase at SWOON from April, 109 Auburn Road, Hawksburn, 3122.
Contact Brem on 9942 3630.

Dress: Karen Walker

Heels: Bally pumps

Mask: Lombards

Bag: Olga Berg

Pearl Earrings: Michael Hill Jeweller

Bracelet: 14ct gold Pandora charm bracelet

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