Caroline Castigliano

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Caroline Castigliano (c.1960 -) born on the 23rd September is a British fashion designer, noted for her elegant timeless classic wedding and evening wear dress ranges, the Caroline Castigliano Collection. [1] [2] [3] In her early twenties she set up a business in Florida, 'Survival Kit', designing sportswear for women, which was sold in Macy's, Bloomingdales and Saks. [4] [5]

In 1990, she returned to the UK and opened a bespoke bridalwear retail business and in the mid nineties worked with Jasper Conran. In 1996 she launched her first high end bridal dress collection. [5]

As of 2016, Castigliano has a prestigious showroom located in Knightsbridge, London and a unique dedicated production facility in Lincolnshire (UK). Dresses are sold via specialist stockists throughout the world.

She has featured in interviews with Brides Magazine , Wedding Magazine and Wedding TV and featured on "How the Rich Get Hitched" which ran on Channel 4 in 2015

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