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Paula Abdul wore Jeannette Russell on her “Spellbound Tour.” People magazine featured the Russell gown Brooke Shields was considering for her wedding to Andre Agassi. Julianne Moore was married in a gown from Jeannette Russell in the movie “Roommates,” and mother-of-the-bride Ellen Burstyn wore a Russell ensemble in the same scene.

Texas debs, international socialites, sports star’s wives and many fashionable brides have discovered that a gown by Jeannette Russell is unlike any other.

Steeped in the Old World traditions of exquisite hand-craftsmanship, Russell combines the finest workmanship available today with a distinctive, contemporary design aesthetic. Her gowns have been featured in Martha Stewart Living Wedding, Bridal Guide, Modern Bride, and other specialty publications.

Russell gowns are made of the finest silks, with laces and embroideries manufactured in the most exclusive mills in Europe. Other ornaments, including Swarovski™ crystals and trims, ensure a unique presentation for each gown. But it is the design itself that most interest Russell. Her gowns always have entrance-making appeal, and the quality is apparent in the impeccable cut that provides a perfect, flattering fit. Yet what her clients value most is the freshness of the designs. Every gown has something about it that no one has seen before, and that remarkable ability has earned Russell an international following. She has designed for weddings in Australia, Saudi Arabia, Italy, the Philippines and many other countries. Her eveningwear has graced the chairwomen and guests of galas, benefits, and special events both in the US and beyond.

Jeannette Russell was established in 1984, and to this day it remains very much a family affair. While Russell handles all design work, her sister and co-owner, Nina Della Vecchia, resides in New York City and serves as the director of sales and marketing. Recently at their flagship store in Sewickley, PA, they launched Nina’s Accessories, which offers an extensive collection of jewelry, shoes, hair ornaments, and more to complete any bridal and special occasion ensemble.   Every client is stylized from head to toe!   

The exuberance of the two women has endeared them to many clients, as has their personal approach. Russell’s highly skilled abilities as a designer and manufacturer, which coined the apropos title of “clothing engineer”, combined with their innate ability to capture the essence of the individual, has become the secret to their success.