Jason Matlo Bridal 2010

{Above Left: The Felicity, named after one of Jason Matlo’s design staff. Lucky her! The silk organza gown is styled with a Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Circlet Drape necklace, $173,500, and the Platinum and Diamond Voile Drop earrings, $5350. Above Right: The Naomi, a ballerina-inspired gown with pockets made of silk shantung and finished with an obi-style sash. Styled with Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Rosecut earrings, $5,800.}

A few weeks ago, Vancouver fashion designer Jason Matlo unveiled his new 2010 bridal collection at an exclusive tea soiree at the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver. This is Matlo’s second season in bridal, with a collection that was inspired by classic shapes and cuts. The Collection’s 10 gowns were styled beautifully with Tiffany & Co. jewellery.

{Above Left: The Danielle, a draped jersey with topstitched bra, styled with Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Swing Drop earrings, $9800, and the Platinum and Diamond Victoria Bezel bracelet, $16,200. Above Right: The Miranda, an asymmetrical jersey gown with cascade sleeve. Styled with Tiffany & Co. White Gold, Sapphire and Tourmaline Drop earrings, $2,250.}

On a recent visit to his Crosstown atalier for a one-on-one chat, Matlo expressed that he especially enjoys designing bridal as it allows him the most creative freedom to play, experiment, apply intricate hand-done techniques, and use sumptuous materials and embellishments. The lace overlay in the Grace gown below is all hand-applied.

{Above left: The Alexandra, an asymmetrical jersey twist gown styled with Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry Silver Torque bangle, $845 and the Frank Gehry Silver Double Orchid earrings, $755. Above Right: The Grace, an a-line gown with a sweetheart neckline, shattered lace overlay and black organza sash. Styled with Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pearl Toursade necklace, $1,900, and Elsa Peretti Pearl Drop earrings, $425.}

{Above left: The Katherine is a blush coloured strapless silk chiffon gown with organic chiffon ruffles, styled with Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Legacy Triple Bar earrings, $17,800, and the Platinum and Diamond Victoria bracelet, $22,500. Above Right: The Gabrielle, a mermaid style gown with a sweetheart neckline and open work lace bodice with black silk bow tie belt. Styled with Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Tassel earrings, $1,800.}

{Above left: The Claudia, a jersey gown with trapunto shoulder detail and ruching at the waist, styled with Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Silver Heart Hoop earrings, $544, and Elsa Peretti Silver and Coloured Pearl Fringe bracelet, $785. Above Right: The Ava, a silk shantung with draped waist peplum detail. Styled with Tiffany & Co, Platinum and Diamond Heart Drop earrings, $3,800, and Platinum and Diamond Heart Pendant, $10,100.}

Matlo also does custom gowns. To view his collection or connect, contact him at info@jasonmatlo.com or call the studio: 604-682-0726.