With the new year underway, many are preparing to celebrate several special life moments and events with their loved ones. From weddings to senior proms, industry parties, fancy galas, and more, every lady and every gentleman around the Greater Houston area is looking for their perfect custom fit for the big day!
This weekend, Nma Couture, an emerging bespoke fashion brand founded by CEO and fashion designer Julie Ihe, and known in the wedding industry for their exquisite custom wedding gowns, will celebrate the opening of their brand-new showroom with an official grand opening soirée this Sunday in Sugar Land from 2 pm until 6 pm.
Hosted by Houston area TV personality and news reporter Chelsea Edwards, attendees will enjoy an afternoon of luxury, glamour and style with a tour of the beautiful Nma Couture showroom, a micro exhibit experience featuring a host of premium vendors (including Wedding Cakes by Tammy Allen, So-Chic Event Draping & Design, FB Photography, Donyale, Changing Facez Studio, 2T Healthy Sips, Michelle Posh Hair, Mobile Intoxicologists, Los Chefs Hermanos, and Big Truck Entertainment), a visual presentation about the brand’s history and the fashion designer, and a curated fashion show with an exclusive first look at Nma Couture’s original works (including dresses from the brand’s The Dream Collection, The La Richesse Collection, and many more).
Additionally, Nma Couture will introduce their very own Men’s Zone custom suit brand (created by Nma Couture co-founder Gibson Ihe) featuring a variety of customized suits for weddings, prom, and other formal affairs. All attendees are encouraged to come dressed to impress for the cameras. Complimentary bites and refreshments will be served during the celebration. (continued on next page)
Originally founded in 2017 by Julie with the loving support and partnership of her husband Gibson who oversees executive operations, Nma Couture continues to illuminate a path in the fashion industry for creating one-of-a-kind original gowns and formal wear for the most special and important days of their client’s lives. In 2022, Nma Couture was recognized in the digital edition of Essence Magazine’s lifestyle section for the stunning creation of Ashley-Tuner Captain (daughter of former City of Houston mayor and newly minted U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner). Additionally, Nma Couture has continued to gain recognition on social media from fans and notable figures who are in love with her client’s dress creation process and big reveal videos.
The event is open to the public by RSVP or VIP invitation only (while seating reservations are still available). To attend the official grand opening, all guests must RSVP online at Eventbrite.com (search “Nma Couture Grand Opening Soiree”). To learn more about Nma Couture, please visit the brand’s official website online at www.NmaCouture.com and follow on social media (@NmaCouture) on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Nma Couture is a haute couture fashion house located in Sugar Land, Texas and founded by fashion designer and CEO, Julie “Nma” Ihe. Established in 2017, the brand specializes in curating bespoke, handmade wedding dresses and evening gowns for social affairs and special occasions that draw attention for their elegant and non-traditional appeal. Over the past eight years, the innovative and dazzling creations of Nma Couture have been worn by and adorned by customers worldwide and from all walks of life. In 2022, Nma Couture was recognized in the lifestyle section of Essence Magazine’s digital edition and in the Houston Chronicle. Julie manages Nma Couture alongside her husband Gibson Ihe, and they reside in Houston, Texas with their young son named Gibson III.
