Tell us about your business.
Amber Nicole is a fashion house for women of all ages. From its inception, the company has been known as a trendsetter in the fashion world of prom dresses, creating a new look every year. Color and specialized beading and designs have allowed the company to expand into other areas of fashion. Amber Nicole gowns are flirtatious, dramatic, and provocative, and capture vibrant feminine energy. Though classic in many ways, our designs are thoroughly modern, reflecting the up-to-date fashion world’s love of color, fine fabrics, and cutting-edge design. We continue to expand our collections, most recently adding bridesmaid and flower girl dresses designed for the trend-conscious consumer. Amber Nicole has been privileged to have dressed celebrities as well as Miss Teen Canada 2007 in its original collection. Customer service and satisfaction are our guarantee.

What divisions do you carry?
We carry bridal, prom, pageantry, special occasion, bridesmaid, and flower girl collections.

What size ranges do you offer?
Our size range is 0-24, but varies depending on the style.

What intrigued you to originally enter the fashion industry?
I was a professional badminton player back home, where I also completed my Master’s degree in business. Although my educational background was not in the fashion industry, I was always interested in the arts and fashion. In 1991, I came to the United States to play in the U.S. Open Badminton Championship, and decided to stay and try my luck in the Big Apple. I would hear from friends that America was the land of opportunity and, with that in mind, I set off on a brand new journey. In 1993 I was offered a position as a salesman in the garment district with a trimming, beading, and lace company. I started that position without any knowledge of the industry, yet my passion for design and art seemed to pave the way to where I am now. I was fortunate to work closely with designers from such presigious companies as Tommy Hilfiger, Jones New York, Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ellen Tracey, and Calvin Klein. My interest in fine fabrics, trimming, and beadwork flourished over the years, and I eventually designed my own line.

Where do you find your design inspiration?
Designing is a field where going to school is not enough. To be creative, you have to think constantly. Whether I am traveling abroad, walking on the street, working in my office, or socializing, my mind is always thinking. My inspiration for designs also comes from speaking to my customers and women of all ages. They are the ones who inspire me to create the spectacular gowns I have created, which flatter all body types and please even the most discriminating women. By using unique combinations of texture, color, and fabrics, I have designed gowns that are classic, feminine, and have a touch of sensuality. We constantly search for new fabrics in Europe as well as Asia. I design for women who epitomize fashionable elegance and have a definite sense of personal style. As a designer, you have to know just about everything that has been done before; that is how you can recognize when a look becomes popular again.

Where do you see industry trends heading?
It is a highly competitive and demanding industry, and only those with talent, vision, determination, and ambition can succeed. Our company continually searches to bring the ultimate in consumer fashion while maintaining the finest quality in all of our collections.

Why do you continue to love what you do?
Imagination is often used to shape fashion. Fashion can reshape and recreate not just a person’s look, but even more significantly, their outlook. I find myself completely enthralled by the potential for design, and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a competitive industry. Design is my passion—whether it be a new line, production, or working with my sales team—all aspects of this field intrigue and inspire me.

Amber Nicole
Established 1996
P. O. Box 364, Succ. C.S.L.
Montreal Quebec H4V2Y5Murray Shulman
President
Mohammad Ismail
VP of Design & Merchandising

www.ambernicole.us
212-796-0671