One of the most accomplished and admired women in Asia, and honored with a Legend Award for Elle's 30th anniversary in Hong Kong, entrepreneur Bonnae Gokson is the founder of Ms. B's CAKERY, SEVVA, one of Hong Kong's most recognized destination restaurants and C'est La B Cakery in Hong Kong. She now turns her attention to a new couture oriented publication guaranteed to inspire brides-to-be, wedding professionals and everyone interested in beauty and design. With close to 50 years in fashion, Vera Wang has dressed everyone from Michelle Obama to Kim Kardashian and more. During her career, Wang successfully transitioned from VOGUE magazine editor to globally recognized fashion designer and is the reigning Queen of Wedding Gown Design, having dressed Victoria Beckham, Chelsea Clinton, Ivanka Trump, Jennifer Lopez, and Alicia Keys on their special days. She was awarded Lifetime Awards in America by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and last year was again awarded the 2017 Chevalier of France's National Order of the Legion of Honor. One of the most dynamic in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design. Iris Apfel is one of the great style icons of modern times. The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Musuem of Art staged Rare Avis, a blockbuster exhibition of her clothing and accessories, making her the first living woman who was not a fashion designer to be so honored. Today, at 97, Iris is fashion influencer, brand ambassador, film star, designer, and more.
"Bonnae Gokson has the Midas Golden Sugar touch. Everything she
touches turns to golden spun sugar topping her world famous cakes.
She has taken that Midas touch to her second coffee table book,
Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams. Her book spins the
tales of perfect weddings across the globe, presented in style and
perfection as only she can. Her couture cakes are spun into
beautiful tales of perfect weddings in all cultures of the world.
It's a sumptuous tome of images..... For lovers of fashion,
weddings, haute cuisine, pastry, stunning imagery and for lovers of
love.... treat yourself to a coffee table romance novel...."
--Japan Vogue
"Gokson, whose new book, Weddings, Butterflies & The Sweetest
Dreams, will focus on wedding ceremonies around the globe,
featuring exquisite imagery from each of the celebrations, with an
emphasis on eye-popping cakes and decor. "[It's] quite a unique
coffee table book not only for couples planning for their wedding
but for anybody who's interested in design, and loves beautiful
things," Gokson tells The Knot. "It celebrates romance, creativity,
individuality, artistry and love in all forms."" --The Knot
"This couture-focused book by style icon Bonnae Gokson gives your
bride-to-be a glimpse inside the lavish real weddings happening all
around the world. This global perspective might just inform her own
as she plans." --Martha Stewart Weddings
"This couture-oriented publication will inspire brides-to-be,
wedding professionals, and everyone interested in the intersection
of fashion, beauty and design. The book will take readers on an
emotional, multicultural journey of real weddings around the world,
feeding their imagination through exquisite imagery, creative
brilliance and a celebration of love in all its forms." --Haute
Living
"The beautiful assemblage has been more than two years in the
making, each image painstakingly considered, with many sourced from
high-profile photographers, to accompany her carefully imagined and
crafted cakes. 'The book is not just for brides-to-be but for
anyone who appreciates beauty, artistry and love in all its forms,
' Bonnae says." --Hong Hong Tatler
"Weddings, Butterflies & The Sweetest Dreams is a book like no
other. With contributions by Vera Wang, world-renowned couture
wedding gown designer, and Iris Apfel, iconic fashion industry
personality, it is a unique visual feast, exploring couture wedding
celebrations in a completely fresh and unexpected manner." --The
Bridal Council
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