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.
Silk Shantung mermaid strapless style gown with encrusted beaded lace at center in bustier. Pleated details at bust, waist and skirt. Mermaid scalloped skirt is multi-layered in Silk Charmeuse, Silk Dupioni and Silk Shantung.
Available in the FIVE BASIC colors. The opening price range is $5,000-$6,000.
Available in sizes 2 -18.
Hollow to hem orders available.
Happy School
Jorge Manuel’s favorite story of his grandmother is that of the sparrows on the way to school. Matilda wasn’t very fond of school, yet walked by a flock of sparrows in the morning on the way there. She wished to someday be like a Sparrow where she could fly free. “All I knew at that time, is that they were so happy each time I passed by them. I figured it was because they didn’t have to go to school,” retells Matilda.
