Berta is one of today's top coveted wedding dress designers, and with excellent reason. She combines a couture avant-garde style with feminine silhouettes, hand-embroidered lace, intricate beading, and imported fabrics to create masterpieces that befit a beautiful bride. Her gowns are instantly recognizable yet a bit tricky to find given the limited retail outlet channels she has in the US.
This stunning, intricately beaded lace gown has a timeless elegance and sophistication. It is sexy and feminine, yet classy and classic. It is from the 2016 S/S season, style 16-12.
The label size of EUR 38 is equivalent to a US size 4, though tailors work magic with alternations so the dress could probably fit US sizes 2-6 depending on your measurements. My measurements are above. I'm naturally a little over 5'4" and wore 3.5" heels, so the dress has been altered to about 5'8". My cup size is 34B. I have the original fabric that was removed during alterations, so you can easily use those pieces to make additional alterations for you.
This dress has a deep V neck with an illusion neckline made of sheer nude fabric (the fabric comes right to the collarbone and is unnoticeable yet provides support for the dress). The cap sleeves sit perfectly at the shoulder to create an airy and light elegance. In the back, there is a neck hook closure above a key-hole back, which is then followed by a zipper coming up to the lower back. The dress has a mermaid / fit and flare, figure-hugging shape that molds to your curves in the best way. The sweeping train is simply stunning, with hand embroided pearl and crystal beading set atop a lace backdrop. There is some weight to the train so it does not fold in or collapse as you walk. Cups have been sewn into the dress for added support (can be adjusted or changed as needed). A bustle has also been added with small, concealed buttons.
I am the original owner of the dress. I bought it in Nov 2017 and wore it at my wedding. It is still in pristine condition.
The 16-12 gown retails for USD$10,000. I would love for someone else to experience this show-stopping piece of art and what it feels like to be a Berta bride, so I am slashing USD$5,500 off the price!
Please contact me for any questions. I can also provide additional images upon request.
