NARCES is a womenswear line that specializes in after-five, special occasion, evening wear, prom, and bridal dresses and gown, designed by Nikki Wirthensohn, NARCES has always been influenced by iconic women of the 1940-60s synonymous with romantic glamour and elegance empowered by their unique sense of style. The line has a sexy yet flirty playful approach to the evening mood and the silhouettes reflect today’s evolved elegance and offer features of haute couture in a modern chic way. Textures, transparency, detailed and unique embellishments are a signature of the line as well as luxurious fabrics such as silk organza, satin, chiffon, and lace. Wirthensohn is a Canadian of Persian heritage who was born in Austria, and grew up in Iran and the U.K. Wirthensohn holds a Masters degree in Business from Canada and The Netherlands. Her design education comes from growing up in the industry by learning from her mother, an accomplished tailor and designer who worked for Victor Edelstein who designed for the British Royal Family, including some of the most iconic gowns of Princess Diana. With NARCES, Wirthensohn combines her very successful business career with a talent and love for fashion design. NARCES collections have been presented in showrooms and events in Paris, New York, London and Toronto. Success at these shows has resulted in the stunning dresses being stocked in multiple countries. In Canada, NARCES is available at Holt Renfrew, TNT, and internationally in boutiques and online shops in the U.S., Middle East, Asia and Europe.
