Company History
Monique Lhuillier is internationally recognized as one of America’s foremost couture bridal and ready-to-wear brands. Established in 1996 by Monique Lhuillier and her husband, Tom Bugbee, the company is considered a leading fashion house in design, quality and innovation.
The Monique Lhuillier brand has become synonymous with luxury, femininity, allure and unparalleled glamour. Built from the success of her bridal business, Monique has grown her offering to include Bliss bridal and bridesmaids collections. In 2002, Monique debuted ready-to-wear followed by ML Monique Lhuillier, a diffusion eveningwear line.
Monique’s signature design sensibility has also led to the launch of other Monique Lhuillier product categories, transforming the design house into a luxury lifestyle brand. In 2008, Monique launched Monique Lhuillier Waterford, a collection of fine china, stemware, flatware and giftware; followed by the introduction of fine paper and home fragrance in 2011. Most recently, Monique has expanded the brand into fine jewelry and couture footwear.
The company’s corporate office is located in Los Angeles where its bridal and eveningwear collections are manufactured. Monique Lhuillier is available at premium stores throughout the world, including Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Harvey Nichols as well as Monique Lhuillier flagship locations in New York City and Los Angeles.