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Blue

137 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009
nr. 9th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-228-7744 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    5.5 out of 10

    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Type: Bridal Shop
  • Products & Services: Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses
Photo by Lauren Klain Carton

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, noon-5pm

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Wedding

  • Bridal Gowns
  • Bridesmaid Dresses

Special Features

  • Tailoring In-Store

Profile

Designer Christina Kara creates modern, edgy custom-made wares for hip brides in her tiny shop, offering an array of fabrics (silk, duchesse satin, lace) and styles (off the shoulder, mermaid, A-line).

Sales

Group rates available for large orders.

Key Departments

Bridesmaids

Young professionals looking for something fashionable turn here for fresh takes on cocktail dresses ($400 to $650) and ball gowns ($1,200 to $3,000). Everything is custom-made at the in-store workshop. As a bonus, designer-owner Christina Kara offers group rates for large wedding parties.

5.5 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
Write Your Own Review

Perfect!

mkr29 from 11231 | Posted on 2/20/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 10
Value: 10

I love Christina and Blue! She made a beautiful and completely affordable dress for my wedding. Her designs are modern, fun, elegant... she understands what works with your body type. Just trust in her!

very disappointed

alex_w from 10009 | Posted on 6/19/07

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Quality: 1
Service: 1
Selection: 7
Value: 2

My wife ordered six bridesmaids dresses from Blue, and we had a *very* negative experience. Several gripes: * My wife scheduled a fitting for a friend who lives a couple of hours away. The Blue ladies knew that the friend was traveling...Read More

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