The Matilda Collection is all about old world fashion meets new world design. It is filled with beautiful silhouettes and clean lines. It is a collection for the modern, yet traditional bride who finds joys in the detail. This collection tells the story of the designer’s maternal grandmother’s life and her journeys. It is a collection based on a woman who lived through it all and felt through it all. The Matilda Collection is for the passionate Bride who knows exactly what she wants as soon as she sees it!
Matilda Pais-Rivero
Matilda Rivero born Matilda Pais was born in the small island of Cuba where she was raised and later married. When she was 40 years old, Matilda and her family moved to the United States and built a home there. Little did she know that her inspirational life filled with obstacles, sacrifices and happy moments would shape the Spring 2010 collection of her grandson, Jorge Manuel. Now reaching 90, Matilda is responsible for inspiring the designer to interpret many of her life experiences, curious personality traits and peculiar interests into dresses that will adorn the modern and sophisticated bride in 2010. These pages are filled with Jorge Manuel's grandmother's personal details that led the designer through an exciting three-month journey of creating and confecting what has become "his best collection yet!" The Matilda Collection.
Rounded neckline and low-back in circular bias Swarovski crystal rosette details. Silk Tafetta natural waist ball gown with sweep train.
Available in the FIVE BASIC colors. The opening price range is $5,375-$6,450.
Available in sizes 2 -18.
Hollow to hem orders available.
A Sweet Tooth
The Dulce is reminiscent of the time the designer spent with his grandmother out on the porch conversing over coffee and cookies. “I hold my memories growing up around my grandmother very much so. I can look back and remember the sweet times I had around noon on weekdays when I was off from school. I loved being taken care of by her when school was out!” Jorge Manuel decided to name this dress after his grandmother’s favorite treat…sweets!
