FAQ
Do you dream of wearing an Antonio Riva Milano dress for your wedding or attending an exclusive social event? Start your journey to discover the dress of your dreams. Below you will find some useful information that may help you on your way.
Start by exploring the latest collections: visit our website, follow Antonio Riva Milano on social profiles Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest, and to enjoy a unique experience contact our ateliers in Milan and Rome directly. Our experts will guide you through the collections and will help you to identify the dress that will fulfill your desire.
How long before the wedding day should I book the first appointment in atelier for a bridal gown?
We suggest contacting us to book your appointment 9 – 12 months before the wedding day. Our atelier will book the appointment according to your needs.
How to book the first appointment?
To book your appointment you can send a request at this page: https://antonioriva.com/en/pages/prenota-appuntamento-atelier
Or you can call by phone/write to our ateliers at the following contacts:
Atelier Milano, C.so Venezia 44 - ph. +39 02 76018122 - ateliermilano@antonioriva.com
Atelier Roma, Via del Plebiscito 102 - ph. +39 06 96119820 - atelieroma@antonioriva.com
Our ateliers are open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 AM until 07.00 PM
How is the first appointment experience?
Our personal stylists will welcome you to the atelier and guide you through a personal experience of discovering our collections, searching for the dress that best suits your personality. You will be able to wear the gowns you select, and the assistance of our staff will be invaluable in guiding you through your dress selection.
Can I bring guests to my atelier appointment?
Our suggestion is to involve a maximum of 2/3 people to advise you in choosing the dress.
What makes the first appointment in atelier special?
The visit is not a simple appointment, but a journey to discover the world of Antonio Riva Milano. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of our exclusive and intimate spaces. Our experienced team will know how to guide you in choosing your ideal outfit.
Which collections are available in the ateliers?
In the Milan and Rome ateliers you can find the whole world of Antonio Riva Milano with the Bridal collections to offer you a rich selection of bridal garments, the Occasionwear collection for a selection of dresses that you can wear on all special occasions, from the ceremony to the red carpet, and the Accessories collections for all the complements of your favorite outfit.
During the appointment our personal stylists will be at your disposal to entertain your companions by showing them our Occasionwear and Accessories collections. During the appointment we will provide you with all the advice to live the big day to the fullest, from lingerie to footwear, and you will get a personalized proposal (if you plan a "change of dress") and a selection of garments for your bridesmaids and family members.
What is the price of an Antonio Riva Milano dress?
By contacting our ateliers you will be able to find out the price of the dress, which, as a sartorial garment, will vary depending on the customizations.
What are the sizes and fit of Antonio Riva Milano dresses?
The dresses offered during the first appointment fitting, will be samples. After "choosing" your dress will be tailored for you, ensuring a perfect fit for your body type and personal preferences.
The Occasionwear collection's dresses are adjusted to the client's measurements and they are delivered in a few weeks.
Who designs Antonio Riva Milano's dresses?
Each collection is designed and created by designer Antonio Riva, who has been interpreting women's desires through his refined, elegant and recognizable style for over 25 years. Antonio, with his pronounced creativity and deep knowledge of the Italian sartorial tradition, has established himself among the most prestigious ambassadors of Made in Italy in the world.
His dresses are characterized by large volumes, perfectly balanced shapes with a distinct three-dimensionality, and the bows that become protagonists, are the designer's true signature.
What characteristics do the Antonio Riva Milano dresses have?
Antonio Riva Milano gowns are born in the Creative Workshop from the draping of fabrics on the busts and the geometries that have always been synonymous with excellence.
Our Maison meticulously selects the finest fabrics that come from the most important silk mills in the Como area and guarantee the high quality that every one of our customers expects.
All creations in the Bridal collection are made with precision and tradition by specialized seamstresses in our Garlate Factory, and each dress is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity certifying its origin.
What makes an Antonio Riva Milano dress special?
Our Bridal gowns are customized and made to measure with the advice of our stylist. Each gown, customized according to the wishes of the individual customer, becomes a unique piece and comes with its own unique Certificate of Authenticity .
Where you can find the dresses Antonio Riva Milano?
In Italy, Antonio Riva Milano collections can be found in our two ateliers: Milan - Palazzo Corneliani in Corso Venezia 44 and Rome - Palazzo Grazioli in Via del Plebiscito 102. In the rest of the world, the Bridal collection is available only at exclusive authorized retailers.
How to be sure that the dress purchased from a retailer is from Antonio Riva Milano?
To emphasize the uniqueness his creations, each Antonio Riva Milano dress is guaranteed by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its origin. To receive more information you can write to certificatoautenticita@antonioriva.com
You have found the dress of your dreams. How to order it and how far in advance?
We advise you to order your wedding dress at least 6 months before your wedding date, in order to have enough time to customize it and to plan, according to your needs, the subsequent fittings to make it perfect. Should there be any specific needs in terms of time and style, we will, of course, be at your disposal to fulfill every request.
Once you confirm your dream dress, the atelier will outline with you the changes and customization. An expert tailor will take your measures to proceed in the realization of your made-to-measure dress.
In addition, you will even schedule the future fittings, usually 3, with our specialists in order to make your dress perfect for your big day.
For the red carpet dresses we recommend the same process and timing as for the Bridal, while the formal dresses from the Occasionwear collection are ordered and made in size and then adapted for specific needs. In this case we recommend placing the order a couple of months before the event.
How is the fitting experience?
After ordering the wedding dress, transcribing the measurements and choosing the customizations, the atelier will set up the next fittings with you.
During the first fitting the dress, which will have already been tailored, will be further adapted to your figure; in the second fitting, we will check all the details that have been changed, and finally, in the third fitting, we will make sure that your dress is perfect so that it can be delivered in time for your wedding day
Terms of payment
Antonio Riva Milano offers payment terms in three tranches:
1. 40% of the total price when confirming the dress
2. 40% on the first fitting
3. 20% on the dress collection
Dress collection
You can pick up the dress directly at the atelier or decide to have it shipped to your hom
How to take care of the dress after the wedding?
When the gown is picked up, we provide a dedicated case to store the gown optimally even after the wedding. Inside the gown, you will find complete instructions for any cleaning needs. In addition, our Maison will always be available for directions and advice on maintaining your gown over the years.
Sharing the atelier experience
If you would like to tell other brides about the joy and emotions you experienced while choosing a dress in our ateliers, please share your thoughts with a review on Google or your experience on social media by tagging @antoniorivamilano.
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