MEET LAUREN ELAINE
![Los Angeles Wedding Dress Designer Lauren Elaine poses on a beach in Malibu, California](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0231/1087/files/Bridal-fashion-designer-lauren-Elaine-photographed-in-Los-angeles-magazine-editorial-at-el-matador-beach_large.jpeg?v=1499535169)
![Fashion Designer and Wedding Dress Designer Lauren Elaine poes at El Matador Beach in Malibu, Californi](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0231/1087/files/Bridal-fashion-designer-lauren-Elaine-photographed-in-Los-angeles-magazine-editorial-at-el-matador-beach2_large.jpeg?v=1499537642)
Creating fairytales one gown at a time, Designer Lauren Elaine's creations have rapidly become a favorite of brides around the globe, as well as celebrity favorite in her home city of Los Angeles. Lauren's enchantingly romantic and feminine gowns have topped red carpet 'best-dressed' lists in some of the world's top fashion magazines, and appeared in the pages of 'The Knot,' Vogue Italia, Style Me Pretty, Brides, People Magazine, Cosmo, Glamour and more!
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A California girl born and raised, Lauren Elaine discovered her passion for creativity at a young age. Through early sewing classes, followed by a modeling and acting career that offered experience working with brands and media giants such as Chanel, Nordstrom, Fox Studios, and powerhouse fashion magazines, Lauren was exposed to a world of art, fashion, and design. After graduating from the University of Texas in Austin, Lauren returned to California and officially launched the Lauren Elaine brand.
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![Bridal Fashion Designer Lauren Elaine wades into the ocean in a bohemian wedding gown in Malibu](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0231/1087/files/Los_Angeles_Bridal_Designer_Lauren_Elaine_wades_in_the_Ocean_in_a_custom_wedding_dress_large.jpg?v=1499538535)
![Fashion Designer Lauren Elaine twirls in a bell-sleeve off-the-shoulder wedding gown at el matador state beach in Malibu, California](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0231/1087/files/Los_Angeles_Wedding_dress_Designer_lauren_Elaine_wades_in_the_ocean_at_el_matador_beach_in_malibu_large.jpg?v=1499538431)
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Immediately following the launch of her debut Black Label collection at Los Angeles Fashion Week in 2010, Crystal Cruises handpicked Lauren to present her S/S2010 collection at the world's first runway show at sea - choosing the Lauren Elaine brand over more established labels including Vera Wang and Michael Kors. Soon after, Lauren's designs quickly began to gain popularity in Hollywood - with celebrities attending her Fashion Week presentations, and collection appearances on such TV shows as 'America's Next Top Model' and 'The Rachel Zoe Project.'
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In 2015, Lauren Elaine Bridal was born. With brides' and clients all over the world requesting Lauren Elaine, the flagship Lauren Elaine Style House salon opened in Los Angeles- exclusively housing the Lauren Elaine collections in California. The Lauren Elaine Bridal line continues to expand its presence in high-end salons nationwide. And most importantly, the Lauren Elaine continues to be proudly made in the USA. Read about Lauren's commitment to an American-made brand, here.
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To learn more about Lauren, and get a behind-the-scenes peek inside the Lauren Elaine brand, be sure to follow her 'Once Upon a Seam' blog!
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![Los Angeles designer Lauren Elaine wades in the ocean in ethereal off-the-shoulder wedding dress gown](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0231/1087/files/Fashion_Designer_Lauren_Elaine_wears_bohemian_red_white_blue_wedding_gown_dress_in_Malibu_large.jpeg?v=1499538099)
![Los Angeles bridal designer Lauren Elaine poses in an off-the-shoulder bohemian chiffon wedding gown at Malibu beach](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0231/1087/files/Fashion_Designer_Lauren_Elaine_wears_bohemian_red_white_blue_wedding_gown_dress_in_Malibu_celebrating_made_in_america_los_Angeles_brands_large.jpeg?v=1499538169)
ONCE UPON A SEAM WITH DESIGNER LAUREN ELAINE: Watch the latest episode!