ABOUT
CounterCouture is a fashion brand representing innovation and collaboration. The company was founded in 2009 after the owner’s personal dilemma on what to do with her quickly accumulating bridesmaid dress collection. CounterCouture fills a unique niche in the eco-fashion industry through the construction of locally designed, upscale dresses transformed from old bridesmaid gowns. What once was drab and unusable, is now something sexy and modern.
CounterCouture collaborates with and spotlights creative partners to help further the concept of sustainable design and support local movements. As a company, we also implement as many sustainable business practices as possible, from operations to production. CounterCouture strives to represent forward thinking in fashion by supporting and evolving eco-fashion ideals. Because fashion, too, must evolve.
Angie Arner
Founder Angie Arner’s background lies in design and branding communications. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the Art Institutes International MN, she began working with Amalgam, a boutique strategic communications firm and built up her skills as an art director and project manager. She started CounterCouture in May 2009, which is her first solo business venture. >>
Liz Nelson
Liz Nelson, Co-Pilot, has a background in design and fashion. She is looking forward to a December 2010 graduation from The Art Institutes International MN, with a B.S. in Advertising and Marketing, with a focus in Art Direction and Branding. Liz began working with CounterCouture in the fall of 2009 after being one of the company's initial dress donors. She is currently working as an Art Director in Minneapolis. >>
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