NARCES
NARCES is a Canadian luxury eveningwear label based in Toronto, founded in 2012 by designer Nikki Yassemi Wirthensohn. It designs romantic gowns for formal events, cocktail parties, proms and weddings.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Nikki Yassemi Wirthensohn |
| Based in | Toronto, Canada |
| Speciality | Luxury eveningwear |
| Website | narces.com |
What is NARCES?
NARCES is a Canadian luxury eveningwear label based in Toronto. Founded in 2012 by designer and creative director Nikki Yassemi Wirthensohn together with her life and business partner, it designs gowns for formal events, cocktail parties, proms and weddings.
History
Wirthensohn grew up around fine dressmaking: her mother worked on gowns for Princess Diana with a British tailor. The label has since opened a new atelier in Toronto.
Products and positioning
NARCES offers a modern take on romantic design, with a retro-inspired sensibility that draws on mid-20th-century glamour. Its focus is on elegance and newness.
- Evening gowns for formal and gala events
- Dresses for cocktail parties and proms
- Styles for weddings
- Hand-embellished pieces such as the Heidi gown, with 3D florals on sheer fabric
The brand places emphasis on ethical practices and sustainability in how its collections are made.
Distribution
NARCES sells through its own website and has partnered with the online marketplace Wolf & Badger, which carries the label for customers in Canada, the UK, Europe and the United States.
Why it matters
NARCES is an example of a Canadian occasionwear label building international reach by pairing atelier craftsmanship with online marketplace distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Where is NARCES from?
NARCES is a Canadian label based in Toronto, where it has its atelier.
Who founded NARCES?
NARCES was founded in 2012 by designer and creative director Nikki Yassemi Wirthensohn with her life and business partner.