Angelo Lambrou

When I first got engaged the one thing I knew for sure was that I wanted a dress that was unique and didn’t look like a typical cookie cutter plain strapless dress. I searched high and low in just about every bridal store in New York. Everything was heavy, covered in beads or sparkles, and just plain not me. Anything that was a thinner, lighter dress looked like a nightgown and showed every imperfection. I was suggested to look at Angelo’s dresses after I described my «vision» of a light, well fitted dress to one of my friends. It was the BEST decision I ever made for my wedding. Every dress fitting was made personal and I didn’t feel like I was just another appointment. He was truly interested in creating something that I would feel beautiful in on my wedding day. At one point the dress was almost finished and there was one part just not fitting as perfectly as he would like, and he actually hand stitched exactly to my measurements while I was still in the dress! He puts so much his heart and soul into his work and truly cares about the client and their opinion. I was actually sad when I had to pick up my dress for the last time and wasn’t going to be back for another appointment. If you are looking for a truly one of a kind experience and a custom made dress that is fit perfectly to you, you can’t go wrong with Angelo.

This place is a dream for every bride with stunning one of a kind dresses, 1^st class service, warm and welcoming environment with the sweetest people that will listen to what you want and give it to you!!!
Have you ever heard of a designer who offers you the skirt of one dress with the top of another?! Customizations, and quality fabrics.
If you’re looking for gorgeous and beautiful dresses that don’t blind you with excess sparkle — making YOU the star and fitting you like a glove while still being a work of art GO HERE!!!
Thank you Angelo and Armela you made my sister get the bridal treatment every girl dreams of!
Could not have wished for anything better for my sister who deserves the world

I cannot express how happy I was with my dress. Angelo made my sister’s wedding dress and I knew once I went to her first fitting with her, Angelo was going to make mine!
When I got engaged, I went the next week to see Angelo. I never stepped foot or tried on any wedding dresses! Angelo was my first and last stop! We spent 2 hours talking about what kind of dress I wanted and Angelo gave me his input on what would look good on my body type and sketched my dress right then and there. I also wanted a dress with a hint of purple and Angelo made my dream dress come true! When I went to my first fitting, I was ecstatic !!! The top was far from being done, it did not have the lace or beading or even the purple in it, but the way it fit was perfect! Angelo got it right from the start!
If you are looking for a one-​of-​a-​kind, unique, fits you like a glove dress, GO TO ANGELO! You won’t regret it. He is wonderful to work with and he gives you his honest opinion. He can do absolutely everything and anything you want! He made my veil and also designed a hair piece that I wore after I took my veil off for the reception. The hair piece was last minute and he designed it within a day and had it all ready for me the next day. Amazing and such professional service that you will never get anywhere else.

Angelo Lambrou is New York City’s best-​kept secret. When it came time for me to look for a wedding dress, I can honestly say I was terrified. I didn’t know what I wanted and I didn’t how or where to even start. After going to a few commercial bridal salons, and being pushed into dresses I made clear I wasn’t interested in, I was just about ready to give up. I was looking for a destination wedding dress, something light and flowy, and all the dresses I tried on were either too much or not enough. I was so overwhelmed with all the different options out there, I was starting to think I was crazy and was looking for something that didn’t exist. On top of my own fears, I felt the consultants at these salons weren’t even hearing what I was asking for and instead were trying to get me to spend as much money as possible — as quickly as possible. My dress search turned into everything I was afraid of, and I was starting to feel hopeless.
I stumbled upon Angelo’s salon during a random Unilocal review search and decided to give him a call. From the second he picked up the phone, I felt a little bit more at ease. I met him the next day and instantly fell in love. Angelo read my fear from the second I walked through the door, looked me in the eye and told me «we will find the perfect dress for you, I promise. And if we don’t, I will make it.» He takes the time to learn about each bride individually and makes you feel like you truly are in good hands. Finding a wedding dress is one of the most important things to a bride and Angelo genuinely understands that. He goes above and beyond to make sure that everything runs smoothly, and during this hectic time in a bride’s life, her dress is the one thing she doesn’t have to worry about.
My dress was everything I ever wanted and more. Looking back now, I can’t imagine getting my dress somewhere else. Angelo Lambrou is amazing, he cares wholeheartedly about his work, and his gowns are stunning. If you want to feel like the ONLY bride in the entire world, go see Angelo, you will not regret it!

I wasn’t the girl who dreamt about her wedding with every detail already set in stone, prior to actually getting engaged, so I was lost in the confusion of dress shopping. My MOH took me straight to Angelo’s boutique and the minute I walked in, I was greeted by his warmth and after taking a quick glance around, I knew «the one» would soon be found. After trying on some gorgeous dresses, I surprised myself with a style I hadn’t planned on, quickly making it my own with a unique addition that he so artfully crafted. Each fitting was more exciting than the last and I couldn’t wait to dance the night away, eat to my hearts content and wow my soon to be husband. The entire process working with Angelo made me feel like royalty, and I will forever be thankful for the beautiful gown he created for me.

I fell in love with Angelo’s dresses back when I lived on East 7^th street and he had his storefront there. I would walk by every day to admire the beautiful creations in his window. So years later, when I was planning my wedding, my first choice was going with a dress by Angelo. From the minute I walked into his store, he put me completely at ease. How could I pass this opportunity up? Here was a chance to have a real haute couture gown created at a reasonable price. (For those wondering, my gown came out to about the same price had I ordered a pre-​made gown plus alterations.)
As for the dress, it fit like a dream as it was custom-​made to my body. And not only that, it was ME. As one of my bridesmaids said when she first saw me in it, it fit not only my body, but also my personality, perfectly.
If you are looking for a one-​of-​a-​kind wedding dress and a completely positive and fabulous experience, then you can’t go wrong with a dress by Angelo Lambrou. Sweet, kind, thoughtful, and an incredible designer and artist, Angelo is a dream to work with. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

I honestly can’t say enough amazing things about Angelo– both his personality and his design made my (and a couple friends’) weddings absolutely perfect.
I first saw Angelo’s dresses when his shop was in the East Village. I knew then (probably in 2007), that would be the dress I would wear and when I got engaged in 2012 there was no question on where I would go.
However, the first time I actually stepped foot in Angelo’s was with a friend who got married in 2013 who also had a crush on his dresses. From the initial meeting he was fantastic, asking her about her style, what her idea of a perfect dress was and showing all the amazing things he could do for her. He starts off every meeting not pushing a dress but trying to understand the brides. After that, he not only designed a dress that couldn’t have been more perfect for her (including orange beads!) but he also talked to her about the flowers, shoes and overall décor that would go best with it.
Next was my turn, turned out that the dress I had a crush on did actually fit (the Aurora) and with a couple modifications (some light pink and champagne added in) — it was the most spectacular dress I have ever put on. All throughout my wedding day, I was comfortable, (I even was able to eat!) and I felt absolutely great. The dress also photographed extremely well and had great movement in all the pictures.
If it wasn’t enough that Angelo did an unreal job on the actual wedding dress, he helped me through the process of turning it into a navy blue cocktail dress. I was never comfortable with the waste of money and time on a wedding dress but after dying it and having Angelo cut it off, I have a fantastic dress for a black tie affair.
I am so happy to say that wasn’t the end of going to Angelo, I had one more friend who went to every bridal salon in NY and in two other states. She ended up buying an Angelo dress and had another truly fantastic experience with Angelo helping her through and even incorporating some of her mother’s old lace into the dress.
Angelo makes it so your bridal experience is not cookie cutter, that you get the dress you want that reflects who you are. He knows how to make literally anyone look good in a dress, in all my repeated visits to Angelo I saw a number of different body types who all looked stellar. Even though all three of us got dresses from him, they were different enough that people didn’t know we all got them from Angelo, a true testament to his understanding of all brides. I really enjoyed the entire wedding process and a huge factor is due to Angelo, the glasses of wine, the amazing chats and his illuminating personality will change any bride’s experience.

I found Angelo through a friend’s recommendation and I cannot recommend him enough! He made The Dress the least stressful part of my wedding planning process. I got married in Sept 2013 so Angelo was still in his charming East Village atelier. I felt like I was in a friend’s home there, and he made the entire dress shopping (and fitting) process relaxed and enjoyable.
Angelo is a brilliant designer and can customize any dress to your vision. He knows exactly how to flatter your figure — he took one look at me and pointed out the dress that I eventually chose. This was the 10^th boutique i visited and quite possibly the 100^th dress i tried on. The moment I tried on his Aurora dress, I just knew. Finally, I didn’t feel like I was in a contrived bride costume. I felt like myself in Angelo’s dress, but amplified. All of his dresses are made of high-​quality silks that feel incredible against your skin and move beautifully with you.
Angelo provides the couture experience at a reasonable price, and is a dream to work with. I ended losing some weight before my first fitting, but didn’t realize how much so i didn’t think to give Angelo a heads-​up. Since the dress was custom-​made to my measurements, he eventually had to bring my dress in roughly 2 sizes, which was a lot of detailed work. I felt terrible, but he said it was no problem and did an amazing job. My wedding was a year and a half ago, and I am still getting compliments on my dress!
After my final fitting, we sat on the steps outside for about an hour, and had a glass of champagne just talking about life. I walked out of Angelo’s with the perfect dress and a new friend.

Words cannot express how thankful I am to have found Angelo Lambrou for not only my perfect wedding dress, but for an incredible journey to my wedding day. I was married in October 2013 and around September of 2012, my girlfriends and I happened to stumble upon his collection while out to brunch. We called for an impromptu appointment and were lucky enough to get in the next day — this was my first time ever to try on a wedding dress. I don’t think I had any real expectations but whatever they were, Angelo, and his collection, completely blew me away. First impressions are so important and he warmly greeted us at the door and encouraged me to enjoy this special time, have fun and take as much time as I needed. My girlfriends brought champagne and Angelo brought out the flutes! He encouraged me to choose silhouettes that spoke to me, and he chose the same, after asking about our venue and location for the wedding.
It was my third dress, picked by Angelo, that I ended up walking away with that very day. :) While I didn’t at all expect to find my dress so soon, it was a huge relief. Angelo always did his best to be available for me throughout the next year as I came back to try her on again, show my family and friends etc. Each and every time welcoming me so kindly into his wonderful world. The fitting process was painless, efficient and right on time (price also included when purchasing a custom gown). Angelo even coordinated the shipping to send my beloved dress to Charlotte, NC for the big day. Big nerves and excitement throughout it all, but I could have never had a more enjoyable journey to be the bride if it wasn’t for Angelo in my corner. I highly encourage you to visit his showroom. You just might find this journey a lot easier and more enjoyable than you think.

I discovered Angelo’s shop when it used to be in the East Village. For years, I’d walk by his boutique and there was always a jaw-​dropping dress in the front window. I prayed for the day that I might have a reason to walk inside. Once I was engaged, I made that happen. I know that dress shopping is supposed to be part of the experience, I was really dreading it. Enter Angelo to the rescue!
As soon as I entered the shop, I knew I was in good hands. Angelo and his assistant were an absolute pleasure to work with! He was down to earth, efficient and incredibly thoughtful. From the moment I entered the studio, I was given personalized attention and felt comfortable and at ease almost immediately.
Angelo is great. You show him a couple of pictures and he knows exactly what you are looking for and what would look most flattering on your body. He was especially helpful in listening to my preferences and selecting a few sample dresses for me to try on.
In the very first meeting Angelo wanted to know everything about the wedding. I felt like I was meeting with an old friend to catch up. It was then that I knew I’d found my dress designer! After a brief chat, he began sketching a dress for me. He works with high quality fabrics which I think is extremely important, so if you are looking for the best, this is the place to go. The couture designs are to die for, original and breathtaking. The possibilities are endless. My dress is ivory with bits of seafoam and mint flowing through it. Absolutely stunning.
I felt so gorgeous on my wedding day and the compliments were endless. The entire night, I felt comfortable and I was able to move and dance the night away without feeling constricted. In the end, it really IS all about the dress and how you feel in it.
The service is great and the ambience is very intimate. It was fun to have a glass of wine and chit chat about life with Angelo. Not only did I wind up with an ethereal, jaw dropping dress that made me look my best, I made a new friend! I would definitely recommend this designer to a bride that isn’t looking for a standard wedding dress but something totally unique from an independent designer.
Note: Since I purchased my dress, Angelo’s shop has moved to a larger space in midtown Manhattan.

After going to two big name bridal salons in NYC — Gabriella’s and Bridal Reflections — I almost called off my search for a wedding dress. They were factories, complete with pressure sales tactics and 3 page contracts for a dress purchase.
*** Then, thankfully, I met Angelo! ***
I walked through the doors of Angelo Lambrou’s magical boutique and it was everything I hoped dress shopping would be! I made an appointment on a Friday night and brought my best friend. We were promptly greeted by Angelo — the designer himself. He welcomed us in, opened a bottle of wine, poured us a glass and told us to try on everything — to have fun! And we definitely did.
We spent about an hour and a half with Angelo, talking about each dress and what could be changed or mixed and matched between styles to create something just right for me. His designs are truly exquisite and since everything is made to order, he can customize something just for you! I’m a huge fan of his signature elements — lightweight fabric, movement, and architectural flare. It was important to me to look amazing and be comfortable on my wedding day.
I found the perfect dress among his racks — the Chia — which had beautiful asymmetrical layers in the skirt and weaved fabric across the bodice. It was light weight and looked gorgeous when I danced. The movement in the dress was unbelievable — it made me feel like I was walking on a cloud!
Angelo himself is an incredible human being. He has a contagious energy and is truly passionate about what he does. He always looks out for the best interest of his customers, and there is no pressure or contracts. Your dress is made from scratch with alterations included in the price. He even does all of his own dress fittings, making sure it is nothing less than perfect. On a return visit, my mom even found her dress in his cocktail collection and she looked stunning!
Go see Angelo, you’ll fall in love!

Angelo is a dream to work with. He is personable, genuinely concerned with his clients and their wedding visions and really takes the time with his brides. I ended up purchasing a dress elsewhere, but i highly recommend visiting Angelo if you are looking for a personal, thoughtful dress exploration experience and lovely, whimsical gowns. The fact that all the dresses are made from scratch at his shop to your measurements is very special.