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Coming Soon to Bellevue: Madina Vadache Couture Boutique
By Seattle Mag August 16, 2011
Bellevue is about to have a new couture queen: Famed Eastside bridal and evening wear designer Madina Vadache has returned home after several years in the other East and will open her new couture fashion boutique in the Elements Building next month.
Last weekend, the designer wowed guests at her “Film Noir” fashion show with a sneak peek at her 2011 fall couture creations. Take my Twitter journey of the play-by-play of the evening, check out three of my favorite looks below and make a point to seek her shop out this fall.
Photos courtesy of Vivian Hsi for Team Photogenic
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