Jim Hjelm Wedding Dresses
Jim Hjelm wedding dresses come in all different neckline styles, including bateau, cowl, halter, illusion, jewel, off the shoulder, one shoulder, scoop, square, strapless, sweetheart, and V-neck. The wide array lets brides of all shapes and silhouettes enjoy bridal dresses made especially for them.
What styles are available in Jim Hjelm dresses?Bridal gowns include A-line, ball gown, fit and flare, sheath, and trumpet. Whether brides are interested in traditional princess style gowns that move away from the body at the waist or dresses that hug curves from shoulders to ankles, there is a Jim Hjelm bridal dress shape for just about anyone in his collection.
What materials are used to manufacture Jim Hjelm dresses?Chiffon, English net, lace, satin, beaded straps, caviar mesh, and tulle are used independently and in collaboration in order to create dress combinations that flatter. A multitude of bridal creations are available due to the variety of dress necklines, styles, and materials utilized.
What sizes are Jim Hjelm dresses available in?Most gowns are available in women’s dress sizes 2 through 28. Additionally, lengthening and tailoring are available to customize fits for all women. Hemming a wedding dress or bridesmaid dresses is a common practice for shorter women.
What is the history of the Jim Hjelm company?Jim Hjelm grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. As a child, he fantasized about designing clothes for comic book characters like Brenda Starr and dreamed of attending film school when he grew old enough. Instead, he landed a job accidentally at the House of Bianchi in Boston, which specialized in bridal dress design. There, Hjelm studied with wedding dress designer Priscilla of Boston. He designed both bridal dresses and party dresses for notable customers, including Lucy Baines and Julie and Tricia Nixon, daughters of presidents.
In 1980, Hjelm moved to New York to work for Galina-Bouquet, Inc. He toughened up as he worked under wedding dress designer Steve Lawrence, and eventually began to raise money for his own dress company: Hjelm’s Private Collection. He started selling shares and designed a collection of traditional bridal gowns in the early 1990s. Jim Hjelm then took steps to make his gowns more accessible to more brides. In 1994, he started designing bridesmaid dresses as part of the Occasions Collection with the goal of reuse, so that women could wear their dresses after they participated in weddings. The Jim Hjelm bridal collection of wedding dresses is designed by Francesca Pitera out of California.
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