Cara Maria Farella is a wedding dress designer based in Chicago, Illinois. Owner Cara blends Old World artistry with modern functionality, resulting in luxurious and comfortable gowns. Specializing in couture formalwear, this business is passionate about producing one-of-a-kind outfits for soon-to-be spouses.

Experience

Cara’s passion for fine art began when she was a child, drawing, painting, sculpting, and sewing her own First Communion dress. This passion carried through into her education at the Chicago Academy for the Arts and at Central Saint Martins where she studied fashion design. Following her time at Central Saint Martins, Cara attended the Chelsea School of Art and Design where she earned her mastery in fashion textile engineering. With her lifelong love for fabrics, color, and texture, she aspires to create a unique outfit for to-be-newlyweds to wear on their special day.

Services Offered

Trained as both a fine artist and a textile designer, Cara’s wares incorporate natural elements such as crystals, pearls, gemstones, and forged materials. Her wedding couture collection features billowing silk dresses embellished with sea pearls and hand-stitched lace mermaid gowns. For those seeking a non-traditional outfit for their milestone moment, Cara Maria Farella’s collection also includes tops, pants, and jackets.