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On the big day your dress has got to be just right. Carole Hamilton, author of the Sublime Wedding and a former editor of You and Your Wedding magazine for more than 13 years, picks Britain's best places to buy. Click to view Top 5 Wedding Dress Shops.
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Best Alternative (Basia Zarzycka) |
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 Basia’s London boutique is a wonderland - perfect for brides who want the full fairytale – hearts, flowers and romance by the bucketful. This is where to find a couture wedding dress fit for a princess and unlike anything else in the shops. If you’ve got the cash, absolutely beautiful. |
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“The most romantic shop in London” is how Hilary Alexander, fashion editor of The Daily Telegraph describes this boutique and if you pay Basia a visit you’ll understand why. Just off Sloane Square in Chelsea the shop window is swathed in colourful flowers and stuffed full of gorgeously girly things that you probably don’t need, but you most definitely want!
Basia started her career by getting a Masters Degree in Fashion and Textiles and opened her first shop over 20 years ago. Her creations have found favour with everyone from foreign royalty to movie stars - Steven Spielberg has even used her work in several of his films. |
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 Basia sells all kinds of amazing jewellery and accessories but her pieces de resistance are the one-off wedding gowns which will appeal to anyone who wants to wear something that little bit different. You have to make an appointment for the bridal service and chances are you’ll get Basia herself chatting to you about how you would like to look on your big day. This is not one of those shops where the designer is just a name above the door – Basia is hands-on from the moment your dress is started.
For an instant peek inside the Basia world take a look at her website, www.bazia-zarzycka.com you’ll see just what I mean about the fairytale quality of everything she does!
Jenny Swire, fashion director of Wedding magazine is a huge fan of Basia’s work and has used lots of her dresses on photoshoots: “Basia is just so original, they are fantasy dresses brought to life. If you want something unusual, then this is the place to go.”
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Shopping details |
 Basia Zarzycka
52 Sloane Street
London SW1W 8AX
020 7730 1660
www.basia-zarzycka.com
Opening hours Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
By appointment only
Many of the accessories are available to buy online
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| TYPICAL PRICES - FROM £10,000/$18,000 |
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