Ines Di Santo
Ines Di Santo is a Canadian couture bridal and eveningwear house founded in Toronto in 1984 by the designer of the same name. It creates wedding gowns, evening dresses and bridal accessories sold through luxury bridal salons.
| Founded | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Ines Di Santo |
| Base | Toronto, Canada |
| Specialities | Bridal and evening wear |
| Website | inesdisanto.com |
What is Ines Di Santo?
Ines Di Santo is a luxury bridal and eveningwear label founded in 1984 in Toronto, Canada, by the designer Ines Di Santo. Born in Italy, she moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a child before settling in Toronto, where she started her design house as a couture designer under her own name.
Products and positioning
The house is best known for couture wedding gowns, often with sculpted silhouettes and lace, alongside evening wear. Over time it has extended its name into related categories:
- Bridal gowns
- Evening dresses
- Accessories and loungewear
- A jewellery collection with Ciner (2018)
- Wedding invitations with Paper Source (2021)
Distribution
Ines Di Santo gowns are sold through high end bridal salons, including those of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, and other bridal retailers.
Why it matters
Ines Di Santo is one of Canada's best known names in international bridal fashion, showing how a founder led couture house can build a global wholesale network in a specialised occasionwear category.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ines Di Santo from?
Ines Di Santo is a Toronto based bridal house. The designer was born in Italy and grew up in Buenos Aires before moving to Canada.
When was Ines Di Santo founded?
Ines Di Santo started her couture design house under her own name in Toronto in 1984.