Winnie Chlomin Lee

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Winnie Chlomin Lee
BornAugust 25th, 1977
Occupation(s)bridal designer, co-founder of Winnie Couture
Years active2000 - present
SpouseChris Lee

Winnie Chlomin Lee (born August 25, 1977 in Hong Kong) is a Chinese-American fashion and wedding dress designer.[1][2] She is the co-founder and creative director of the Winnie Couture, wedding attire brand, based in Beverly Hills, California.[3][4]

Early life[change | change source]

Lee was born and raised in Hong Kong, immigrated to the United States at the age of 15. Lee is said to be passionate about sewing dressmaking from a very young age, with an innate sense of style and these are said to reflect in her designs.[5][6]

She attended the School of Architecture at the University of Houston.She married her life partner Chris Lee in 1999.[7]

Career[change | change source]

Lee and her husband found Winnie Couture in 2001. Lee’s designs are largely said to embody “classic-feminine” bridal fashion.[8] Lee is known for her structural, tailored and flawless designs.[6][9][10] Winnie Couture is known to be one of the fastest growing and high-in-demand bridal collections nationally and internationally in places like Europe and Asia.[11]

Lee’s label is well-known Hollywood having dressed celebrities like, Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Clarkson, Lea Michele, Jennifer Aniston, Masiela Lusha, and Helen Hunt.[7][12]

Lee’s designs have been featured in InStyle, Brides, Modern Luxury, Modern Brides, and People.[13] Lee has appeared on various TV shows such as, ABC’s The Bachelorette, The CW’s Shedding for the Wedding, Oprah Winfrey Network’s Don't Tell the Bride, E!’s Bridalplasty, VH1’s Basketball Wives, and WE TV's My Fair Wedding.[13]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Winnie Couture Flower Girl Dress Gallery Dresses - Overlay Wedding Dresses". Overlay Wedding Dresses. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2017-10-18.[permanent dead link]
  2. "Jennifer Gallman, Zigmond Osby marry". thestate. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  3. "Dresses Our Brides Have Worn". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  4. "Behind the scenes with Winnie Couture". Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  5. "Pop in Blue with Winnie Couture | Southern Bride". Southern Bride. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "The 10 trendiest new looks in bridal fashion". Metro US. 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Tatler, Hong Kong. "Hollywood Fashion Designer Winnie Chlomin Lee Launches Global Flagship in Hong Kong". Hong Kong Tatler. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  8. "Winnie Couture Beverly Hills Wedding Gown Collection - La Bride". La Bride. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2017-10-18.[permanent dead link]
  9. "香港首位荷里活星級設計師打造柔美浪漫嫁衣". www.cosmopolitan.com.hk. Archived from the original on 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  10. "Bridal Gown Designer Winnie Couture: the classicist delivers". San Diego's ultimate directory for wedding pros, style inspiration, suppliers and goods! #lovetotallyplanlocally. Archived from the original on 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  11. "The New York International Bridal Week 2012 | Blog.AsianInNY.com". blog.asianinny.com. Retrieved 2017-10-18.[permanent dead link]
  12. "Winnie's Way". South Charlotte Lifestyle Magazine. 2016-03-15. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  13. 13.0 13.1 "Winnie Couture | Brides do Good". www.bridesdogood.com. Retrieved 2017-10-18.