Patty Panatou, the award winning designer behind the "Basilica Couture " label, has been a pioneer in the Australian bridal fashion industry for over thirty years. At her new flagship Sydney store, she will not only be offering her signature sophisticated, tailored wedding and christening gowns but will also showcase gowns from some of the world's leading bridal designers, who are selected based on their couture quality and commitment to artistic excellence.
It is her appreciation of quality and glamorous styling that she has introduced exclusively at the Basilica salon, the famous label "Badgley Mischka Bride" from the designers to the stars and the darlings of the Hollywood set, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, who have been hailed by Vogue as one of the "Top 10 American Designers". To compliment their bridal gowns,"Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids" are also available at the Basilica salon.
Basilica salon is also pleased to exclusively represent the classically styled "Anne Barge" bridal gowns of the celebrated Atlanta based designer, Anne Barge. Renowned for her exquisite styles based on classic lines that have flattered the female figure for centuries, Anne's dresses combine a timeless elegance with current style trends for the traditional bride with a fashion forward edge.
Patty Panatou has worked closely with these designers and with their assistance has hand picked each gown to ensure that she has created a unique and varied collection for Australian brides to choose from. The Basilica salon is a must visit for the discerning bride who appreciates quality, style and service.