Anam Cara - Hayley Paige

Anam Cara

Ivory cross-hatch organdy gown with sweetheart bodice, delicate spaghetti straps, and tailored waist detail. Floral embellishment dégradé at the bodice and hip, cascading into a full skirt with banding detail and a sweeping cathedral train.

 

From the designer: 
“Anam Cara means ‘soul friend’ in Gaelic — a phrase that became something of a mantra for me when building my shoe business. After all, shoes have always been the ‘sole’ friend to my dresses. This gown draws inspiration from the laser-cut Jardin Rodin shoes, with their delicate, rose-like motifs climbing a lattice — equal parts refined and wild. I love that interplay here: the perfect tension between the geometric cross-hatch organdy and the soft floral appliqué. The tailored cummerbund-style waist defines the silhouette beautifully, while the sweetheart neckline frames the collarbone and lends softness to the architectural texture. She’s romantic yet precise, floral yet graphic — a soulful study in duality.”

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Silhouette: Ballgown