The White Stole Collection was conceived and curated by its Founder and Stylist, Roberta Nasser, as a tribute to American and European Wedding Couture Bridal Wrap, Evening Dress and StreetChic Wrap Accessory houses of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s and their years of heritage – both modern and undeniably chic. White Stole presents Valentino and Leonard Paris Couture Silk Stole, Shawl, and Foulard Scarf B
ridal Wrap, Wedding Wrap and StoleChic styles as well as Vintage Fur Stole Bolero Wrap designs that are memorable versions of evening wear romance for Bridal Gown, Bridesmaid Dress, Mother-of-the-Bride Dress, Special Occasion, Evening or Day Dress, Special Occasion, Gala, and Heirloom Gift. The Stole’s clean, elegant lines are as capable of launching a lifestyle now as they did 50 years ago. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
Timeless Wedding Style is about learning what looks good on you and your Bridesmaids, and bringing forward a few key pieces that will evoke grace and confidence for your special day. Adding a touch of color with the right accessory to your wedding ensemble, whether understated or vogue, works for new brides, mature and second-time marriages alike. Stepping forward to add depth and interest to monochromatic themes is easily accomplished by mixing the designs and textures of natural colors and fabrics. THE WHITE STOLE HAS A LONG, ELEGANT HISTORY
For evening wear, a White Stole had few rivals. Queens, princesses and stars alike showed us that a White Stole went perfectly with everything from a long-waisted to a long-clinging gown. Many women were rarely seen after dark without a Bolero, Shawl, Boa Collar or Cape Stole wrapping their shoulders 12 months of the year. The allure of the Stole continued throughout the decades for American and European designers. American artisans, looking for wider markets, made every attempt to vary and update the classic Stole in every possible way in an attempt to make it affordable to all women. The small, cropped, or empire models were fastened with two bows or puffs along the bustline, styled wider on one side or the other, knotted, double collared or built with multi-tiered rows of natural fur. Collars were wide or swelled into shawls. They were square, flat, stole-shaped or molded into high-knotted scarves. There were shell-shaped boleros, vest-jackets, short capes with peplums or floor-length with cuffs, little shawls with fur puffs at the ends, and ultra-famous Stoles consisting of four pelts that intertwined forming a knot. Stoles began to be fashioned from every material type. This expression of elegance in luxurious outerwear shaped to the body became subject for a thousand variations in its meticulous details. Fur had made its definitive entrance into women’s fashion as the par excellence elegant female status symbol alongside Haute Couture. The elegant inspiration of flowing Stoles in silk or natural fabric, draped over shouders, arms or neck has survived in all cultures throughout the ages. Turning to the classics that have lasted the ages carries the evening sparkle of any gala occasion into the timeless.
“I love knowing that a beloved woman once wore each of our vintage stoles. Her elegantly embroidered name on the inner lining brings with it so much history.”
~Roberta - Founder, Stylist, Curator of White Stole
"Style is a matter of taste. Having the freedom and confidence to express one's self while maintaining the discipline of excellence is true style."
~ Oleg Cassini
"This is an existential question on Planet Fashion: Do you have style or not? Because it is style that gives one distinction, far more than wallet...What makes a style? A sartorial signature."
~Catherine Schwaab, Paris Match
"The best part of creating style? Whether it comes to your personal look... or a tabletop for a party, it's not permanent. It can be changed. Re-created."
~Rachel Zoe
