Monique Lhuillier is considered one of the leading innovative fashion houses in terms of design, quality and brand image. Monique Lhuillier and Tom Bugbee a young, dynamic husband and wife team founded the company in 1996 by launching their first bridal collection. The bridal line was extremely well received by fashion savvy brides, editors and celebrities. In 2002, the ready to wear and evening wear division was launched. The collections are always luxurious, feminine, modern and chic, true to Monique’s aesthetic.

The collections are available in 140 doors throughout the world including prestigious retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. The entire collections are housed in the Monique Lhuillier flagship salons in Beverly Hills and Minneapolis.

Monique Lhuillier creations have been worn by Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, Sharon Stone, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Britney Spears, Mischa Barton, Jaime-Lynn Sigler, Sarah Jessica Parker and more.

Her famous designs have been featured in publications like Vogue, Vanity Fair, W, Harpers Bazaar, WWD, Town and Country, In Style, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Newsweek, USA today, US magazine, People, O, Brides, Martha Stewart, Elegant Bride and more…Her designs have also been featured in televisions shows like The Today Show, Oprah, CNN, The View, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Will and Grace, Sex in the City, Nip Tuck, West Wing and numerous feature films.

In April 2006, Monique Lhuillier unveiled it’s New York headquarters on 58th and 5th. The showroom is extremely luxurious and will hold all markets to the trade and launch new product categories.

In June 2006, Monique Lhuillier and Mattel will unveil the limited edition Monique Lhuillier Bride Barbie ™ doll.