MY EXPERIENCE
With over 19 years of experience in the industry working with tens of thousands of clients for TV, Film, Press Tours, Award Shows and, of course, the every day, 3 years ago I began specifically focusing on vintage bridal. I would never have expected to become so attached to bridal, mostly because I had always found the industry to be pressure-focused, with very little edge or attention to the individual. However, after working with hundreds of brides with a 98% success rate, I can undeniably say that styling brides has become the most creative, magnanimously emotional, and personally impactful career path for me because it is, at the end of the day, a matter of the heart.
TESTIMONIALS
MY NO FEE CONSULTATION
I have developed an unmatched approach to vintage bridal and red carpet events that is unlike any other in the industry; one that is completely client-focused and consultation-based.
The two most vulnerable aspects of purchasing anything meaningful, in my experience, have always been a question of measurements, budget, and personal style. During the consultation, I will measure you. Based off of those measurements I will direct you to an era (or a revival of said era) and a handful of designers that will flatter your frame.
I will do this by pinpointing your “special measurement,” because everyone has one. Your budget and your personal style will, of course, be understood, absolutely respected, and dictate how I will specifically source pieces for you from around the world as well as pull from my extensive personal archive.
MY NO FEE PRIVATE VINTAGE BRIDAL APPOINTMENT
After meeting with so many of you all I can say is that I hear you. I’ve worked with you, I’ve gotten to know you, your family, and your friends personally, I’ve read your comments on reddit, and I have received your emails and texts.
After so much experience and, most importantly, so much success I have decided to offer a NO FEE approach to each vintage bridal appointment. I have no interest in adding any amount of financial stress or pressure to an experience that should be all things effortless, extraordinarily once-in-a-lifetime, and, most importantly, magical. The private appointments are held in my studio space in Williamsburg where you are welcome to bring those closest to you.
Champagne is always encouraged but never required!
MY SOURCING & STYLIST FEE FOR RED CARPET EVENTS
Based off of my career-long experience in this particular arena, I have structured this aspect of my business a little differently. Sourcing and styling for these events is drastically different in approach and requires a wider eye to attend to. All fees are discussed after the NO FEE consultation. This sounds scary, but it’s not I promise! 🖤
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![Trying on Vintage Balmain With Saturday Night Live’s Heidi Gardner]()
A Vintage Sales Girl by Day Has Killer Rock-And-Roll Style by Night
“Blair—who dresses exclusively in black and white—has a Mensa-like brain when it comes to dissecting the history of clothes. At glance, she can tell if boots are custom-made, give a breakdown on Pierre Cardin’s tailoring, and name every collar style in existence.”
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Trying on Vintage Balmain With Saturday Night Live’s Heidi Gardner
“Alexandra Blair, a beautiful part-time musician [is] a walking encyclopedia of vintage history.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free appointments are limited to 1 per person. If you would like to come in and try pieces on again, you are of course more than welcome to. My rate is $250 per hour.
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I offer holds for 24 hours for $100 per item. If you decide to purchase the item the $100 will be used as a credit towards the full amount.
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I offer up to 2 hours for your first appointment for free. After the 2 hours I charge my hourly rate of $250 per hour.
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I keep a credit card on file when the appointment is booked. If for any reason the appointment is cancelled less than a week prior to the appointment I will charge $250. This is only because I will have spent so much time preparing for the appointment and specifically, lovingly sourcing for you.
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If there is one thing I am known for in this industry, it is coming to the rescue last minute!! I consider a “Bridal Fashion Emergency” to be scheduled one week or less in advance (this includes same day). Obviously this does not give me enough time to source specifically for you in the same vein, however, sometimes life gets in the way. Please don’t worry - I (and my archive) will be there for you!! Please contact me directly at (773)450-8688 to speak to me as quickly as possible. Bridal Fashion Emergencies are not free because of the time frame. I charge my rate of $250 an hour for an in-person appointment because there is nothing like a last minute magical moment!
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Please contact me directly by emailing me at alexandra@alexandrablairbyappt.com.
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I will email you directly to get started! Prior to our consultation I will ask for any photos of inspiration/Pinterest boards, any details about your wedding (venue, date, how many events, etc.), and how you would describe your vision and/or personal style. The more information I have the better (it is your ultimate outfit after all). I will also ask for your exact bust, waist, and hip measurements. Consultations are preferred to be in-person, however, Zoom can also work for all of my international brides or any brides in the US who do not live in NYC.
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We book your appointment of course!! I normally ask for the appointment to be booked a month in advance, however, this is completely dependent on what each bride is looking for. I will also have you sign my signature contract called the ***Bridal Bible***! This is just an outline explaining everything above. No scary surprises - I promise!
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I will come to you!! In this scenario special fees will apply including my travel expenses, my “out-of-NYC” day rate, assistant’s day rate, etc. Because I travel all over the world to source for my clients please follow me on Instagram to book your free consultation in a city near you! This can all be discussed on a case by case basis.
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I thought you’d never ask!! This is on a case by case basis where I will most likely need 1-2 assistants. Travel expenses, day rates, etc. will apply.
