Essense of Australia

Essense of Australia

Apparel & Fashion

Lenexa, Kansas 8,853 followers

Global focus, innovative designs, engaging culture, and an entrepreneurial mindset. www.essensedesigns.com/careers

About us

Essense of Australia is a leading international bridal gown design house and wholesaler that creates and manufactures award-winning wedding dresses for independent bridal retailers throughout the world under labels Stella York, All Who Wander, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana, as well as private label collection, Oxford Street, and bridesmaid label, Sorella Vita. The Essense of Australia journey began nearly 30 years ago as a shared adventure that took place when co-owners Wayne and Martine Harris met and grew to become the worldwide industry leader that is Essense of Australia and its family of brands. Partners in life and in business, their shared dream grew into a global bridal company blending Wayne’s talent for business and Martine’s experience in bridal design. Ever since, the Harris’ have changed the way the bridal industry approaches and values the relationship between designers, retailers and brides. Innovative design combined with a passion for delivering an exceptional experience has propelled Essense of Australia forward as a world-renowned company, allowing its international team to flourish in an environment that encourages living one’s best professional and personal life. Now employing more than 400 team members worldwide, the Essense team is truly valued as the heart of its growing success as a global company. The company’s Lenexa, Kansas office serves as northern hemisphere headquarters and showroom, while its office in Perth, WA, Australia serves as the southern hemisphere headquarters and showroom. Additional offices located in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Canada help complete the Essense global footprint. The Essense of Australia family of brands can be found at more than 1,200 retailers worldwide, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. For more information about Essense of Australia and available positions, please visit www.essensedesigns.com/careers.

Website
https://www.essensedesigns.com
Industry
Apparel & Fashion
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lenexa, Kansas
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1996
Specialties
Wedding Dress Design, Apparel and Textile Manufacturing, Wholesaling, Apparel and Textile Marketing, Retail , Designer wedding dress, Bridal gown design house, Award- winning wedding dresses, Bridal dress collections, Bridesmaid dresses, Bridal Fashion, Formal Dresses, Off-the-rack wedding gowns, and Civil ceremony dresses

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    It’s no secret that we 🤍 bringing runway-inspired style to the aisle! To give brides a few fashionable ideas for taking their bridal look to the next level, we asked our Co-Owner, Chief Creative Office and Head Designer, Martine Harris, for her tried-and-true styling techniques. From effortlessly informal to formal wedding-worthy, discover how a gorgeous veil and pearl-adorned accessories can add just the right amount of glamour to Style 1807 from Martina Liana. Share this post with a bride-to-be in your life who could use some inspo! #fashion #culture #business

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    From puppy love to magical New Year’s Eve wedding, this resilient love story warms our hearts. 🥰    Following a breathtaking proposal on the Cornwall coastline with the help of their dog, Rosie, Tracey and Thomas began planning a romantic New Year’s Eve ceremony. What started as a friendship at their local gym led to an unforgettable night of heartfelt touches and true love!     After postponing their wedding twice due to COVID-19, their whimsical Northamptonshire celebration was a dream come true. When the clock struck midnight, Tracey and Thomas rang in the new year as husband and wife. Tracey even surprised Thomas with a new furry family member - a puppy named Freya!    Despite the wedding date’s multiple changes, Tracey didn't give up on finding the dress of her dreams. The moment she tried on Martina Liana Style 1182, she knew it was “the one.” She stunned in the luxurious gown with its glittery tulle skirt. Talk about a NYE-worthy wedding look!  https://lnkd.in/g-yGiYCW  #fashion #culture #business 

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    At Essense, we love celebrating our people. That includes recognizing milestone service anniversaries for our global team members! This year was especially memorable as we celebrated nearly 50 milestone anniversaries, ranging from five years to 25 years – with 19 of our employees having been with the company for more than a decade! Congratulations to our incredible team members! We’re so grateful for their service and the impact they’ve had on Essense over the years. A special shout out to Melody Smith for 20 years of making bridal magic! #fashion #culture #business   

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    Brand-new designer wedding dresses. ✨  A once-in-a-lifetime event. ✨  The crème de la crème of bridal shopping. ✨ No one loves a bridal trunk show more than our Co-Owner, Chief Creative Officer and Head Designer, Martine Harris. After all, trunk shows are an exclusive way for brides to see and try on the newest wedding gowns from a collection before anyone else. Sounds dreamy, right? Martine sat down to chat more about trunk shows with two bridal experts from Brickhouse Bridal, including what makes these events so special and magical. https://lnkd.in/gt2RmfBS #fashion #culture #business  

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    For Nellie and Norma, timing was everything. 💫 The couple met online and developed a deep connection. They stayed in touch for 11 years, and in 2018, the two finally met in person. The rest was history! For their special day, Nellie wore Style 1497 by Martina Liana, a luxurious gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a voluminous tulle skirt. It was just as romantic as their amazing love story! Congratulations to this beautiful couple on their next chapter! #fashion #culture #business

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    And the Emmy goes to... 🏆  We spotted Danielle Pinnock, an actress from hit TV shows, “This Is Us,” “Ghosts” and “Young Sheldon,” wearing a luxurious black off-the-shoulder gown by Martina Liana. She stunned in Style 1608 as a presenter for the Daytime Emmy Awards. In fact, she even landed on several best dressed lists! 😍 Thank you to Della Curva, a bridal salon in Southern California, for getting Danielle red-carpet ready!  #fashion #culture #business https://lnkd.in/gv8de8up   

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    Who should a bride bring to their wedding dress shopping appointment? 🤔 It's a question that brides often ask, and one our Co-Owner, Chief Creative Officer and Head Designer, Martine Harris, feels passionately about. For the answer, she turned to bridal expert and owner of VOWS Bridal, Olivia DeAngelo!  ✨ Former brides – who did you bring to your bridal appointment? ✨ https://lnkd.in/gTmJYN7y  #fashion #culture #business  

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    From a long-distance romance to a lifetime together! When Samantha matched with her now-wife, London, on a dating app, it felt like fate. At the time, London was visiting Denver, Colorado, where Samantha lived, and the two instantly connected. Despite living thousands of miles apart, the couple fell more in love every day, and they knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. For their wedding day, Samantha and London envisioned a celebration that let their guests be a part of their love story. Samantha wore Style 1287 by Martina Liana, a glamorous gown with a stunning overskirt. Talk about a showstopper! Wishing Samantha and London so much love and happiness! #fashion #culture #business

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