Q&A Interviews
To participate in VOWS' series of Q&A interviews with brands and thought leaders, please email your request to peter@vowsmagazine.com
or call 949 388 4848.
![Eddy Kestenband, founder of bridal house Eddy K Italia, and Addy Kestenband, second generation, President Eddy Kestenband, founder of bridal house Eddy K Italia, and Addy Kestenband, second generation, President](/pub/photo/thumb/eddykcropped2_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Addy Kestenband, Eddy K, optimistic about Post-Covid
Nov 30, 2020
Addy Kestenband, EddyK Bridal, sees positive aspects resulting from COVID
![Mary Nguyen, Bridal Collective CEO Mary Nguyen, Bridal Collective CEO](/pub/photo/thumb/_Mary-Nguyen_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Mary Nguyen, Bridal Collective, discusses COVID impact on Design
Nov 30, 2020
Mary Nguyen, Bridal Collective, sees bridal trends of versatility and romance due to COVID
![Tania Olsen, designer and founder of Tania Olsen Designs Tania Olsen, designer and founder of Tania Olsen Designs](/pub/photo/thumb/Tania-Olsen-high-res-qldb-image_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Tania Olsen identifies trends; describes impact on her collections
Nov 24, 2020
Tania Olsen, Tania Olsen Designs, points out trends in what brides are looking for, and comments on its impact of her collections
![Kelly Midgley, CEO Maggie Sottero Designs, with curvy model Liris Crosse. Kelly Midgley, CEO Maggie Sottero Designs, with curvy model Liris Crosse.](/pub/photo/thumb/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-3.59.30-PM_fitbox_768x569.png)
Q and A with Kelly Midgley, new CEO of Maggie Sottero Designs
Oct 21, 2020
Kelly Midgley, recently promoted CEO of Maggie Sottero Designs talks to VOWS about the transition, and on having a member of the family leading the firm again.
![Susan Parker and Erica Rosenfeld, second generation owners of Bari Jay. Susan Parker and Erica Rosenfeld, second generation owners of Bari Jay.](/pub/photo/thumb/BariJaySusanErica_fitbox_768x569.png)
Interview with Bari Jay's Parker and Rosenfeld on status of Maids
Oct 30, 2020
Erica Rosenfeld and Susan Parker, second generation owners of Bari Jay offer their thoughts on the status of the bridesmaid category
![Steve Lang, CEO, Mon Cheri Bridals Steve Lang, CEO, Mon Cheri Bridals](/pub/photo/thumb/Steve_lang_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Q&A with Mon Cheri's Steve Lang on industry now and post COVID
Nov 6, 2020
Steve Lang, Mon Cheri Bridals, offers his thoughts on the current state of industry and post-COVID forecast.
![Julie Levitt, VP, Marionat Julie Levitt, VP, Marionat](/pub/photo/thumb/JulieLevitt_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Marionat's Levitt suggests accessories key for today's bridal experience
Nov 23, 2020
Julie Levitt, Marionat, suggests that brides still want to feel like a bride, and accessories are critical to complete their vision especially now
![Valerie Chin, Creative Director; Stephanie Chin, Operations Director Moonlight Bridal Valerie Chin, Creative Director; Stephanie Chin, Operations Director Moonlight Bridal](/pub/photo/thumb/VS_DesignerPhoto-crop_fitbox_768x569.jpeg)
Moonlight Bridal's team sees industry as well suited to adapt
Nov 17, 2020
Moonlight Bridal's Valerie Chin, Creative Director and Stephanie Chin, Operations Director, suggest that bridal is well suited to adapt to changes in brides, marketplace and industry, and quite capable of answering the challenge.
![Madeline Gardner, Morilee Creative Director and VP of design Madeline Gardner, Morilee Creative Director and VP of design](/pub/photo/thumb/MGMoriLee-crop_fitbox_768x569.jpeg)
Madeline Gardner, Morilee creative director, on Covid's impact on design
Nov 15, 2020
Morilee creative director Madeline Gardner, offers encouragement and insights on Covid's impact on bridal
![Martine Harris, Chief Creative Officer, Essense of Australia Martine Harris, Chief Creative Officer, Essense of Australia](/pub/photo/thumb/Martine-Harris-crop_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Essense's Martine Harris excited for future, sees positive trends
Nov 13, 2020
Martine Harris, Essense of Australia, sees an exciting future as design trends continue to evolve and boutique’s innovate the in-store experience
![Crystal Lu, second generation family member and Executive Assistant, Casablanca Bridal Crystal Lu, second generation family member and Executive Assistant, Casablanca Bridal](/pub/photo/thumb/Crystal-4-_fitbox_768x569.jpeg)
Crystal Lu outlines Casablanca Bridal's Covid response, suggests optimism
Nov 13, 2020
Crystal Lu, Casablanca Bridals, comments on the steps Casablanca continues to offer during Covid, and predictions for future
![Joseph Murphy, CEO, JLM Couture Joseph Murphy, CEO, JLM Couture](/pub/photo/thumb/joe-murphysquare_fitbox_768x569.jpg)
Joseph Murphy, JLM Couture, sees a "snapback" year for 2021
Nov 12, 2020
Joseph Murphy, JLM Couture, predicts snap back year for 2021 that will likely result in strong demand