The Vampire (‘s Wife) created a special moment in fashion time with their dreamy dresses that felt magical and powerful when worn.
A few weeks ago the final vampire post hit social media stating that the Vampire’s Wife would be shutting down their business. They ceased their online operation holding a warehouse sale a few days later. That was the end. It was very sudden and surprising at least to those of us not in the fashion loop. Reflecting on it, however; I think it was a fitting end for this fabulous line. It crept in like the smoke of an infant fire, then burst into ferocious flames as the dresses were all the rage with celebrities and the fashion crowd. Then after a brilliant ten years it was snuffed out. Immediate and final. The brand never fell out of favor as it was still a favored red carpet choice.
Star support.
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Maggie Gyllenhall sparkled in a silver falconetti.
(Photo: Getty Images/John Shearer)
Maya Rudolph is a big vampire fan. She is frequently photographed wearing the brand.
(Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein)
Not that long ago Princess Catherine wore a green falconetti to visit Ireland and then a long pink gown to visit Belize.
(Photo: Samir Hussein)
Princess Catherine wore this green falconetti which spurred on renewed interest in this early design.
This green silk style is the same that my cousin wore in black for a funeral.
My cousin’s wife showed up to a recent family memorial wearing a black silk beauty. She is the most devoted vampire fan that I know of owning numerous capes and countless dresses. I wish I had a photo of her. She is the perfect VW model as she is tall and thin with long hair and a model face. She is very artistic and styles herself in a unique way.
My lovely friend Catharine wore this black floral dress to her Queen Bee Distillery launch in Houston.
My first vampire purchase.
The brand did an amazing job with their marketing and their story was special. The VW website featured a stuff page which posted inspiring poems, music, and short paragraphs about various creatives. I will miss that weekly email. The final post is below.
Small companies make me happy.
The Vampire’s Wife was an exciting story in fashion. That world has become so large and fast-paced; I much prefer purchasing from small companies. While it has come to an end, I will enjoy my extraordinary dresses for a long time to come. They will pass on to my daughters or maybe even further so they too can feel that mystical feeling once zipped into one of Susie Cave’s creations.
A long purple velvet spectacular vampire worn to a college ceremony at my daughter’s school.
As Susie said, ten years may have been enough. The number of years does not necessarily define success. The vampire’s wife has departed, but she left behind otherworldly treasures with which to remember her.
You can read my previous post about the Vampire’s Wife here.
Casa V Interiors is an Orlando based interior design firm.